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If you are searching for a California military defense lawyer or a court-martial attorney in California, you are likely facing a serious military justice problem. California hosts one of the largest concentrations of U.S. military installations in the world, including major Navy fleets, Marine Corps bases, Air Force aviation commands, and Space Force operations. When allegations arise under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), command-controlled proceedings can escalate rapidly from investigation to preferral and referral of charges.
Gonzalez & Waddington represents service members stationed in California and worldwide who face felony-level military charges. The firm focuses exclusively on military criminal defense and contested court-martial litigation. Early representation allows defense counsel to protect statements, control the investigative timeline, and challenge weak evidence before the government’s narrative becomes fixed. The firm regularly represents Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Space Force personnel in complex criminal cases across the military justice system.
Major military installations throughout California routinely prosecute serious criminal allegations that may affect a service member’s liberty, rank, retirement eligibility, and long-term military career. These cases often involve:
This video explains what your rights are and how experienced criminal defense lawyers can make a difference.
Facing a military investigation, UCMJ allegation, or serious criminal charge? Gonzalez & Waddington provides trial-focused defense for high-stakes cases. Call 1-800-921-8607 or text 954-799-4019 for a confidential, no-cost consultation.
