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Gonzalez & Waddington defends service members across New Hampshire — from Pease Air National Guard Base and New Boston Space Force Station to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the National Guard — when a sexual assault allegation, drug charge, or misconduct investigation threatens a career, a clearance, or freedom.
Attorneys Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington are defense lawyers who challenge every charge brought against service members at New Hampshire installations and represent clients worldwide. They travel to any installation, work cases investigated by OSI, NCIS, CID, and CGIS, and handle court-martial charges, Article 32 hearings, administrative separation boards, and security clearance actions from the first investigative contact forward.
New Hampshire’s military community spans Air National Guard refueling operations at Pease ANGB, satellite tracking at New Boston Space Force Station, submarine overhaul work tied to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and Army and Air Force Reserve units in Concord and Londonderry. Cases here frequently begin off-post — in Portsmouth, Manchester, or Concord — involving civilian police reports or multi-command inquiries before a single charge is preferred.
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Pease Air National Guard Base, located near Portsmouth and Newington on New Hampshire's Seacoast, is the state's largest active military installation.
Pease ANGB shares its airfield with Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, a civil-military arrangement that dates to the 1991 BRAC-directed closure of the former Pease Air Force Base. The installation's address — 302 Newmarket Street, Newington — places it just minutes from downtown Portsmouth, a historic port city whose Market Square, waterfront Prescott Park, and concentration of restaurants along Congress Street serve as the main hub for off-duty life.
Sources: Active Military Bases in New Hampshire: A Veteran PCS Guide · Pease Air National Guard Base - Wikipedia · New Hampshire Military Bases & Installations - Military OneSource
If you are searching for a New Hampshire military defense lawyer, a court-martial attorney in New Hampshire, or a civilian military defense lawyer for a UCMJ investigation, you are likely facing a serious military justice issue. New Hampshire hosts Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Reserve, Coast Guard, and federal military activities that support homeland defense, aviation operations, cybersecurity missions, and overseas deployments. Service members assigned to these organizations remain subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) when serving under federal authority.
Once allegations arise, military investigations can escalate quickly. A complaint, social media allegation, domestic dispute, alcohol-related incident, sexual assault accusation, security clearance concern, or command inquiry can rapidly become a formal investigation conducted by military law enforcement and command authorities.
Gonzalez & Waddington represents service members stationed throughout New Hampshire and worldwide who face felony-level military charges. The firm focuses exclusively on military criminal defense, court-martial litigation, administrative separation boards, officer misconduct matters, Article 15 proceedings, and serious military investigations.
Although New Hampshire does not contain a large active-duty installation like Fort Bragg, Fort Stewart, or Naval Station Norfolk, it remains home to important military organizations that support national defense and homeland security missions.
Military personnel connected to New Hampshire frequently serve in:
Service members stationed in New Hampshire face the same military justice system and potential court-martial exposure as personnel assigned anywhere else in the world.
Most court-martial cases begin long before charges are preferred.
Common starting points include:
Investigators frequently begin collecting evidence immediately. They may interview witnesses, seize phones, review social media accounts, obtain text messages, and gather records before the accused fully understands the seriousness of the allegations.
Early intervention often has a significant impact on the outcome of a case.
A civilian military defense lawyer may help:
In many cases, evidence that could help the defense disappears quickly if it is not preserved early.
Service members assigned to New Hampshire military organizations may face the full range of UCMJ allegations.
Common charges include:
Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth is the most significant military installation in New Hampshire. Home to the 157th Air Refueling Wing, the installation supports KC-46 Pegasus operations and plays a critical role in global air refueling missions.
Personnel assigned to Pease frequently work in highly regulated operational environments where allegations can quickly receive command attention.
Cases arising at Pease may involve:
Because Pease supports strategic Air Force missions, commanders often move quickly when allegations affect readiness or trustworthiness.
Many military justice matters in New Hampshire involve National Guard personnel.
Important issues often include:
Jurisdiction can become a significant issue depending upon the service member’s duty status when the alleged conduct occurred.
New Hampshire supports numerous military communications and cyber-related missions.
Investigations may involve:
These cases often involve extensive electronic evidence and require careful analysis of technical records.
New Hampshire has a long military history dating back to the colonial era and the American Revolution. Today, the state’s military presence is centered around National Guard, Reserve, and homeland defense missions.
Pease Air National Guard Base serves as one of the most important military facilities in northern New England. The installation supports global mobility operations and contributes significantly to national defense.
The New Hampshire National Guard also plays an important role in disaster response, homeland security, and overseas deployments.
The following examples are hypothetical and provided solely for educational purposes.
Many military investigations begin away from military installations.
Cases commonly arise in:
Even if local prosecutors decline criminal charges, military commanders may still pursue:
You should seek legal counsel immediately if:
Yes. Service members assigned to National Guard, Reserve, and federal military duties may be subject to military justice proceedings when federal jurisdiction applies.
Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth is the state’s largest and most significant military installation.
Depending on duty status and circumstances, National Guard personnel may face military justice proceedings, administrative actions, or both.
You should consult with a military defense lawyer before answering questions or making statements.
Immediately after learning you are under investigation or before participating in any interview.
No. Article 31(b) of the UCMJ requires investigators to tell you what you are suspected of and that you have the right to remain silent, and you can ask for a lawyer before answering anything. An interview is evidence collection, and military investigators can title you as a subject on a low "credible information" standard that can follow you into background and clearance checks even if the case is dropped. Politely decline, ask for counsel, and call a military defense lawyer before you say anything.
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Facing a military investigation, UCMJ allegation, or serious criminal charge? Gonzalez & Waddington provides trial-focused defense for high-stakes cases. Call 1-800-921-8607 or text 954-799-4019 for a confidential, no-cost consultation.
