Space Force Military Defense Lawyers – Florida UCMJ Attorneys

Elite Civilian Military Defense Attorneys Protecting Guardians Worldwide

The United States Space Force (USSF) is the newest and most technologically advanced branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Guardians serve in critical roles across orbital warfare, missile warning, satellite operations, cyber defense, intelligence, electromagnetic warfare, launch support, space surveillance, and global communications. With missions involving high-level intelligence, national security assets, sensitive compartmented information (SCI), and cutting-edge technology, Space Force personnel operate under some of the strictest legal, administrative, and security clearance standards in the military.

Because of the uniquely sensitive nature of Space Force missions, even minor misconduct allegations can lead to extreme consequences — including court-martial charges, administrative separation, adverse EPRs, clearance suspension, PRP/SAP removal, duty decertification, or permanent disqualification from space operations.

Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law is one of the top military defense firms serving Space Force guardians worldwide. Led by former JAG Michael Waddington and highly respected trial attorney Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, our team defends guardians facing UCMJ charges, OSI investigations, administrative separation, adverse actions, and security clearance threats.

Why Guardians Face Unique Legal Risks

The Space Force operates in high-security, high-technology, and intelligence-driven environments. As a result, guardians face unique legal dangers not seen in other branches. These risks come from:

• Extremely strict conduct standards tied to SCI, SAP, and TS/TS-SCI clearances
• Zero-tolerance command culture for perceived “integrity violations”
• OSl investigations that begin with an assumption of guilt, not neutrality
• Cyber and intel duties where even small mistakes can be exaggerated
• Younger service demographics working in sensitive billets
• Digital footprints (social media, messages, logs) weaponized in investigations
• Strict technical regulations that can be misapplied or misinterpreted

The Space Force justice environment is unforgiving. A minor error or misunderstanding may be treated as a national security threat.

Where We Defend Guardians Around the World

We defend Space Force personnel at every major USSF base, garrison, and delta, including:

• Patrick Space Force Base (Florida)
• Vandenberg SFB (California)
• Schriever SFB (Colorado)
• Buckley SFB (Colorado)
• Peterson SFB (Colorado)
• Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
• Joint-base units supporting USSF missions
• Worldwide detachments in intelligence, cyber, and technical roles

We defend guardians wherever they serve — worldwide and in deployed environments.

Branches of the Service Where Our Florida Attorneys Defend Servicemembers:

• Florida UCMJ Attorneys
• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Space Force
• Coast Guard
• Marine Corps

UCMJ Criminal Defense for Space Force Guardians

Many USSF criminal cases involve digital evidence, sensitive information, technological misconduct, consent misunderstandings, domestic disputes, or off-duty incidents magnified by clearance concerns.

Most Common UCMJ Charges in the Space Force

• Article 120 — Sexual assault & sexual misconduct, frequently involving digital or alcohol-related issues
• Article 128b — Domestic violence (common among young guardians living in shared or off-base housing)
• Article 112a — Drug use/possession, including THC vapes, edibles, prescription misuse
• Article 92 — Violations related to cyber, systems, or technical infractions
• Article 107 — False official statements to OSI or command
• Article 121 — Larceny or BAH midinterpretations
• Article 134 — General misconduct, online misconduct, indecent behavior
• Article 86 — AWOL or failure to report

Where USSF Cases Typically Originate

• Dorm environments with young guardians navigating strict rules
• Off-duty nightlife in Orlando, Colorado Springs, Denver, Los Angeles, or Melbourne
• Cyber or intel duty stations with complex regulatory requirements
• Misunderstood digital communication
• Security clearance interviews revealing personal conduct issues

We Defend Guardians in All Criminal Forums

• General Court-Martial (felony-level)
• Special Court-Martial
• Summary Court-Martial
• Article 32 Preliminary Hearings

Space Force criminal cases frequently hinge on digital evidence, OSI misinterpretations, and unclear statements. We dismantle these cases with precision.

Administrative Actions — The #1 Threat to Guardians

Because the Space Force is a clearance-heavy branch, administrative actions are more dangerous than court-martial in many cases. One allegation can lead to:

• Security clearance suspension
• Loss of SCI/SAP access
• PRP decertification
• Administrative separation
• Officer BOI proceedings
• Adverse performance reports

Even allegations with ZERO evidence can end a Space Force career.

We defend guardians facing:

• Article 15 (NJP)
• Administrative Separation Boards
• Officer Boards of Inquiry
• Security clearance challenges
• Special duty revocations
• Adverse EPRs/OERs
• Command-directed investigations

Most Common Reasons Guardians Face Separation

• Online misconduct
• Alcohol-related incidents
• Relationship conflict/domestic issues
• Integrity concerns over statements
• Security clearance flags
• Cyber/technical missteps

Communities Most at Risk Within the Space Force

1. Cyber & Network Defense Guardians

• Strict policy environment
• Monitoring of system logs
• Low tolerance for mistakes

2. Intelligence & ISR Analysts

• High clearance suspensions
• Potential foreign contact allegations

3. Missile Warning & Space Surveillance Units

• PRP & readiness concerns
• High-stakes environments

4. Space Operations Commands

• Strict procedure violations
• Unintentional data handling concerns

Why Guardians Choose Gonzalez & Waddington

Our firm has earned a worldwide reputation for defending high-clearance UCMJ cases, dismantling OSI investigations, and protecting service members in the most sensitive roles.

• Former JAG Michael Waddington — international trial experience
• Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington — elite cross-examiner
• Decades of UCMJ victories
• Security clearance defense experts
• Experience with cyber, intel, and SAP/SCI cases
• We take fewer cases to deliver top-tier representation

Pro Tips for Guardians Under Investigation

• NEVER speak to OSI without a civilian lawyer.
• Preserve all digital evidence—messages, screenshots, videos, logs.
• Do not discuss your case with supervisors or coworkers.
• Avoid social media completely.
• Document your timeline immediately.
• Do NOT consent to searches of your phones or devices.
• Hire civilian counsel early — early intervention wins cases.

Your Space Force Career & Security Clearance Are on the Line — Act Now

When your career involves satellites, cyber systems, classified data, and global defense missions, you cannot afford weak representation. The Space Force disciplinary system is swift, unforgiving, and politically sensitive. You need elite defense now — not later.

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