Worldwide Army Military Defense Representation for Soldiers Facing UCMJ Action

Early legal intervention in an Army case can change everything. If you or a family member are facing a CID investigation, court-martial, Article 15, General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), administrative separation board, or Board of Inquiry, the decisions made in the first days of an investigation often determine the trajectory of the case.

Gonzalez & Waddington are experienced civilian Army military defense lawyers representing Soldiers worldwide. Our practice focuses on defending against serious UCMJ felony charges, career-threatening administrative actions, and complex Army investigations conducted at installations across the United States, Europe, Korea, the Middle East, and other overseas locations.

We represent Soldiers in:

• Article 120 sexual assault investigations
• Article 120b child-related allegations
• Article 128b domestic violence cases
• Homicide and aggravated assault prosecutions
• Article 112a drug distribution and trafficking
• Administrative separation boards
• Officer Boards of Inquiry
• Letters of Reprimand and elimination actions

Army-Specific Factors That Influence UCMJ Cases

Army cases are not identical to other branches. Each installation presents distinct legal and strategic challenges, including:

• CID investigative practices and digital forensic protocols
• Command climates that influence charging decisions and referral rates
• General Officer involvement in high-profile cases
• Interaction with local civilian prosecutors and state courts
• Overseas installations requiring Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) analysis
• High-tempo operational missions affecting witness availability
• Remote or austere locations limiting access to evidence and experts
• Installations with historically aggressive prosecution patterns

Understanding these realities is not theoretical. Strategy must account for how the Army actually operates at specific commands and duty stations.

Immediate Control of Army Investigations

Gonzalez & Waddington aggressively defend Soldiers by taking immediate control of Army investigations, challenging unlawful command influence, and forcing accountability from CID at every stage of the process.

We intervene early in:

• Rights advisement and Article 31 warnings
• Search authorizations and digital device seizures
• Command-directed investigations
• Administrative flags and suspension actions
• Pre-referral negotiations and charging decisions

Army cases move quickly once charges are preferred. Early civilian defense representation often preserves options that disappear later.

Speak Directly With a Civilian Army Military Defense Lawyer

If you are under investigation or facing court-martial in the Army, do not wait for formal charges before seeking counsel.

Speak directly with a military defense lawyer today. Call Gonzalez & Waddington at 1-800-921-8607 to discuss your case and take immediate steps to protect your rights, career, retirement, and future.