Gonzalez & Waddington – Elite Court-Martial & Military Defense Attorneys

Fort Benning Military Defense Lawyers – Court-Martial Attorneys

Fort Benning Military Defense Lawyers – Court-Martial Attorneys for High-Stakes UCMJ Cases

Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law provide aggressive legal defense for Soldiers stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. Home to the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Ranger School, Infantry and Armor schools, Fort Benning sees a high volume of complex military justice cases involving elite units and command scrutiny.

  • When your career and reputation are on the line, you need experienced military defense lawyers and elite court-martial attorneys who know how to win.
  • Led by Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, our team has defended Soldiers accused of war crimes, sexual assault, misconduct, and serious UCMJ violations worldwide.
  • We understand Fort Benning’s unique legal climate, including the command pressure to prosecute and the politics behind many military justice decisions.
  • Our court-martial attorneys have tried cases from Georgia to Germany, Korea to Iraq, including high-visibility cases involving SOF, instructors, and combat leaders.
  • We build trial-winning narratives, dismantle false allegations, and deliver a level of strategy few military lawyers can match.

Why Fort Benning UCMJ Cases Require Elite Legal Strategy

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  • Fort Benning is one of the Army’s most politically sensitive posts.
  • It trains future combat leaders and elite units—cases here receive close command scrutiny.
  • Commanders are often under pressure to “set an example” even when the evidence is speculative, unreliable, or driven by external politics.
  • If you’re facing a UCMJ charge at Fort Benning, who you hire could determine your future.
  • Our military defense lawyers know how CID, SJA, and command operate—and how to challenge their assumptions in court.
  • We expose weak investigations, overreach, and motive to fabricate using forensic, psychological, and strategic tools.

Our Court-Martial Defense Services at Fort Benning Include:

  • Article 120 sexual assault, indecent conduct, and sexual harassment defense
  • Article 118 (murder), Article 128 (assault), Article 119 (manslaughter)
  • Drug charges – Article 112a: urinalysis defense, possession, distribution
  • War crimes, rules of engagement, and battlefield misconduct
  • Fraternization, dereliction of duty, command climate violations
  • Article 15 / NJP advice and appeals
  • GOMOR rebuttals, separation boards, officer eliminations
  • Security clearance appeals, revocations, and flag removals
  • Post-trial appeals, clemency, and sentence mitigation

Who We Represent

We represent Army Soldiers across all ranks and roles: OSUT privates, NCOs, Rangers, drill sergeants, instructors, special ops, JAG officers, and senior command. Many of our clients serve in sensitive assignments—military intelligence, cyber warfare, PSYOPs, or deployable teams.

Others are junior enlisted Soldiers falsely accused of misconduct by toxic leaders, jealous peers, or ex-partners. We aggressively investigate these claims, break down the motive to fabricate, and challenge flawed command assumptions before they ruin your career.

We never use a one-size-fits-all defense. Our case plans are tailored, forensic, and trial-ready from day one. This approach has earned us dismissals, full acquittals, and successful resolutions at Fort Benning and installations worldwide.

Fort Benning Military Defense – Frequently Asked Questions

Do you defend Soldiers stationed at Fort Benning?

Yes. We defend Soldiers at Fort Benning facing sexual assault charges, drug allegations, violent crimes, training misconduct, GOMORs, and administrative separations. We also handle Ranger School and leadership-related cases.

What kinds of court-martial cases do you take?

We handle Article 120, 112a, 128, 118, 133, and 134 offenses—ranging from rape and drug distribution to war crimes and toxic leadership. We also represent clients in Article 32 hearings, summary courts-martial, and officer boards.

Can you help with a GOMOR or elimination board?

Yes. We write and litigate GOMOR rebuttals, board responses, and legal memoranda that challenge command narratives, procedural errors, and character attacks. We protect your career and retirement.

Do you represent enlisted Soldiers and officers?

Yes. We represent everyone from E-1 to O-6, including warrant officers, senior NCOs, commanders, and Ranger-qualified personnel. We also defend instructors, recruiters, and special duty positions.

Will you travel to Fort Benning for trial or meetings?

Yes. We travel to Fort Benning and other Army installations globally. We also offer remote consultations and confidential case reviews for Soldiers who want early legal advice before charges are filed.