Expert Military Defense Lawyer – Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington is a founding partner of Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law, an internationally recognized criminal defense firm that represents military personnel in serious criminal cases and court-martials worldwide. She is a battle-tested defense attorney with over two decades of experience defending military clients accused of sexual assault, violent crimes, war crimes, and white-collar offenses across the globe—from the United States to Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Germany, Italy, Japan, and beyond.
Admitted to practice in both Florida and Georgia, Alexandra is also authorized to appear before all military trial courts. She is a graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she completed the nationally acclaimed Integrated Trial Advocacy Program. She is also a certified mediator and a proud alumna of Duquesne University.
Nationwide Trial Experience
Alexandra was one of the first lawyers to serve as a Public Defender for Georgia’s Augusta Judicial Circuit, where she gained extensive experience defending serious criminal cases. Since then, she has personally represented hundreds of service members in complex military and federal cases. Her work has been featured by major media outlets including 60 Minutes, Nightline, CNN, BBC, Rolling Stone, Fox News, and CBS.
Legal Scholar & Best-Selling Author
Alexandra is the co-author of several groundbreaking legal strategy guides used by criminal defense lawyers across the U.S., including:
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Sexual Assault Cases
- UCMJ Survival Guide: The Complete Military Justice Manual for Service Members & Families
- Pattern Cross-Examination for DNA & Biological Evidence
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Expert Witnesses
- Pattern Cross-Examination for Digital Forensic Evidence Cases
- Pattern Cross-Examination for DWI Cases
- Exposing Toxic Manipulators: How to Dominate Narcissists, Borderlines, & Sociopaths in Court
These books are widely used by trial lawyers, defense counsel, and legal educators seeking effective strategies for dismantling prosecution witnesses and presenting winning defense narratives in high-stakes cases.
National Thought Leader on Military Justice
Between 2015 and 2024, Alexandra authored and contributed numerous chapters to the American Bar Association’s The State of Criminal Justice, an annual publication that examines critical developments in criminal law. Her work has shaped national dialogue around military justice reform, sexual assault legislation, evidentiary policy, and the evolution of UCMJ practice.
Renowned Speaker & Instructor
Alexandra is a sought-after speaker and legal educator. She has presented at major national conferences, including the National Trial Lawyers Summit in Miami Beach, where she lectured on “Appealing to Diverse Juries Without Building Walls.” Her trial team’s insights on Voir Dire and jury selection have helped reshape how lawyers approach diverse panels in sexual assault and war crime trials.
Background & Personal Life
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Alexandra is fluent in Spanish and English, with intermediate proficiency in French. She is a proud mother of two, both pursuing law, and works side-by-side with her husband and law partner, Michael Waddington. Together, they train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, stay physically and mentally sharp, and lead one of the most respected military defense teams in the country.
Professional Memberships
- Florida Bar
- Georgia Bar
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL)
- Broward County Bar Association
- Weston Bar Association
- Broward County Hispanic Bar Association
Areas of Practice
- Military Court-Martial Defense (UCMJ)
- Sexual Assault & SHARP Allegations
- War Crimes & Classified Intelligence Offenses
- Violent & White-Collar Criminal Defense
- Military Law & Mediation
Bar Admissions
- Florida Supreme Court
- Georgia Supreme Court
- Worldwide Military Courts (UCMJ Jurisdiction)
If you are facing court-martial or serious criminal allegations in the military justice system, Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington is the experienced, strategic, and relentless advocate you want on your side.