Our Legal Team
Michael Stewart Waddington
Military Defense Attorney
Elite Military Defense Lawyer
Michael Waddington (click here for full bio) is a globally recognized criminal defense lawyer, author, and trial strategist who has built his career defending U.S. military personnel in the most complex and high-profile cases around the world. From Afghanistan to Germany to the Pentagon, Michael has spent over two decades fighting—and winning—against the full force of the U.S. military justice system.Michael and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, law partners and husband and wife, have built both a nationally respected law firm and a family grounded in service and justice. Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army at 18, alongside his two brothers—each eventually commissioning as officers. That tradition continues through their children.
Their son, Alexander, joined the Army at 17 and later deployed to Afghanistan. He went on to graduate from the University of Miami School of Law. Their daughter is now in her final year of law school. For the Gonzalez-Waddington family, defending others—whether in uniform or in court—is more than a profession; it’s a legacy.
Michael has successfully defended every type of military case: war crimes, sexual assault, SHARP/SAPR allegations, murder, classified intelligence violations, domestic violence, and violent offenses. When Top Gun pilots, Special Forces colonels, and Navy SEALs are accused of rape or misconduct, they call Michael Waddington. Known for taking “no-win” cases and turning them into courtroom victories, Michael keeps his caseload small to personally oversee every trial. He doesn’t follow scripts—he builds each defense from the ground up, combining relentless preparation with lethal courtroom instincts. Michael Waddington is not just a lawyer—he’s a battlefield-tested courtroom warrior. If you’re in the fight of your life, he’s the advocate you want in your corner.
Michael Stewart Waddington
Best Selling Author
Outside the courtroom, Michael is the co-author of The Art of Trial Warfare series and Kick-Ass Closings: A Guide to Giving the Best Closing of Your Life,. He’s also the creator of the widely used Pattern Cross-Examination books for sexual assault, forensic, DNA, and expert witness cases. His books are used by military and civilian lawyers around the world. When he’s not teaching lawyers how to win, he’s training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, preparing for the next battle.
He is the co-author of numerous groundbreaking legal books, including:
- The Art of Trial Warfare: Winning at Trial Using Sun Tzu’s The Art of War
- The Art of Trial Warfare Volume II
- Kick-Ass Closings
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Sexual Assault Cases
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Digital Forensics
- Pattern Cross-Examination for DNA & Biological Evidence
- Pattern Cross-Examination for DWI Cases
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Expert Witnesses
- Exposing Toxic Manipulators
- Battlemind: A Military Legal Thriller
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Military Defense Attorney
Top-Rated Military Defense Lawyer
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington (click here for full bio) is a nationally respected trial lawyer, author, and military justice expert.
As co-founder of Gonzalez & Waddington, she has spent over two decades defending service members across the globe—from Privates to Special Operations Command. Fluent in Spanish, trained in mediation, and licensed in multiple jurisdictions, Alexandra brings fierce intellect, courtroom experience, and tactical creativity to every case she handles.
Her legal career began in Georgia’s Augusta Judicial Circuit as a public defender, where she cut her teeth on serious criminal cases. She has since gone on to defend military personnel accused of sexual assault, war crimes, murder, classified violations, and domestic violence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Alexandra is known for her meticulous preparation, her ability to break down hostile witnesses on cross-examination, and her calm but commanding presence in court. She co-tries all cases with her husband, Michael Waddington, forming one of the most powerful defense teams in the military legal world. Together, they’ve built a reputation for taking on impossible cases—and winning them.
Alexandra González-Waddington
Best Selling Author
She is the co-author of numerous groundbreaking legal books, including:
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Sexual Assault Cases
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Digital Forensics
- Pattern Cross-Examination for DNA & Biological Evidence
- Pattern Cross-Examination for DWI Cases
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Expert Witnesses
- Exposing Toxic Manipulators
Alexandra trains military and civilian lawyers how to win difficult trials through her books, lectures, and private coaching. When she’s not in court, she’s sharpening her edge through fitness and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—living with the same discipline she defends her clients.
In a system built to convict, Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington is a defender by instinct, training, and design. She fights for the accused with brains, backbone, and battlefield-tested resolve.