Fort Bragg Military Defense Lawyers – Fayetteville NC UCMJ Attorneys
The “Center of the Universe” demands an aggressive defense. Protecting the 82nd Airborne, USASOC, and XVIII Airborne Corps from the crackdown on Article 120 UCMJ sexual assault and Article 134 UCMJ Sexual Harassment.
The command climate at Fort Bragg (Fort Bragg) has shifted aggressively. With the new Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) seizing control of sexual assault prosecutions and the massive USASOC drug investigation targeting “The Cartel,” the era of handling things “in-house” is over. Commanders are referring more cases to Court-Martial than ever before.
Why “Local” Fayetteville Lawyers Are a Liability
Fayetteville is saturated with lawyers who handle traffic tickets on Bragg Blvd and divorces for paratroopers. They rely on maintaining “friendly” relationships with the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) at the XVIII Airborne Corps to keep their practice running. They play golf with the prosecutors. They attend the same BBQs.
You cannot afford a lawyer who pulls their punches to save a friendship.
Gonzalez & Waddington is not part of the Fayetteville “good ol’ boy” system. We fly in, we dismantle the government’s case, and we leave. Whether you call it Fort Bragg or Fort Liberty, we know the terrain, we know the units (JSOC, 3rd SFG, 82nd ABN), and we know exactly how to fight the XVIII Airborne Corps machine.
Strategic Defense Areas for Fort Bragg (2026)
Click below to explore our specific defense strategies for the unique threats facing Fort Bragg soldiers today:
Court-Martial Defense
Defending against the USASOC Drug Crackdown (Fentanyl/Meth rings) and OSTC Sexual Assault prosecutions. We use forensic experts to challenge the evidence.
Administrative Separations
The “Barracks Crisis” at Smoke Bomb Hill has led to mass separation boards (Chapter 14-12) to clear bed space. We fight to save your retirement and benefits.
GOMOR Rebuttals
The XVIII Airborne Corps issues GOMORs for everything. A “Permanent File” filing is a career death sentence. We write the rebuttals that get them filed locally or thrown out.
Show Cause Boards (BOI)
Defending Officers against elimination. In the “Zero Defect” culture of 2026, one investigation can end a career. We fight for retention.
Command Investigations (15-6)
Stop the “Fishing Expedition.” We intervene during the investigation phase to shape the findings before charges are even preferred.
Letters of Reprimand
Protecting NCOs from career-stalling LORs. We ensure a single mistake doesn’t stop you from making E-7.
Local “Traps” at Fort Bragg
The “Off-Limits” List (May 2025 Update): Commanders are aggressively punishing soldiers found at banned locations. If you are caught at The Moose Event Center, Anubis Hookah Lounge, or attending a party hosted by DJ Teddi Petti, you will face Article 92 charges. We defend these cases by attacking the “knowledge” element—did you know it was off-limits?
Don’t Surrender Your Career to the 82nd.
Your retirement, your freedom, and your reputation are worth fighting for. Join the ranks of soldiers who refused to lose.
