Connecticut Military Defense Lawyers for Navy and Coast Guard Service Members
Short answer: Service members stationed in Connecticut, including at Naval Submarine Base New London and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, can hire a civilian military defense lawyer in addition to free military defense counsel (Article 38(b), UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 838). If NCIS or CGIS asks to interview you, you have the right to remain silent and must be told what you are suspected of before questioning (Article 31(b), UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 831). An arrest in Groton, New London or elsewhere in Connecticut can lead to both a Connecticut prosecution and military action (Gamble v. United States, 587 U.S. 678 (2019)). Gonzalez & Waddington travels to Connecticut for interviews, hearings and trials. Call 1-800-921-8607 or text 954-799-4019.
Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC serves service members associated with Connecticut as civilian military defense counsel worldwide. Michael Waddington and Alexandra González-Waddington represent military clients in UCMJ investigations, court-martial defense and administrative representation when command action, allegations or career-impacting decisions are at stake. For Connecticut-connected Navy and Coast Guard personnel, the firm offers independent civilian defense support without claiming a local office or verified local case history.
Connecticut as a state-level military defense setting
Connecticut is a New England state, and this page should be understood as a statewide military-defense location rather than a single-installation profile. The most relevant supported military context is the Navy presence at Naval Submarine Base New London and the Coast Guard presence at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. That state-level scope matters because a Connecticut service member’s situation may be tied to a submarine base, a training setting, an academy environment or another command relationship rather than one narrow geographic point.
The supported local details are substantial enough for an opening overview, but not a substitute for case-specific legal analysis. Naval Submarine Base New London lies along the Thames River and straddles Groton and Ledyard. The Navy describes it as the Navy’s first submarine base and the Home of the Submarine Force. It is also described as home to more than 70 tenant commands and activities, including Naval Submarine School and the Submarine Learning Center. Those facts explain why Connecticut military defense searches often focus on submarine operations, submarine training and Navy command environments.
Navy submarine and Coast Guard academy context
For Navy personnel, the New London submarine setting is not simply a mailing address. The Navy states that SUBASE New London supports fleet readiness by homeporting and putting submarines to sea, while also supporting the Submarine Center of Excellence that trains Sailors for submarine service. A military defense attorney evaluating a Connecticut-connected UCMJ matter should therefore pay close attention to the actual assignment, the command environment and whether the issue arose in an operational, tenant-command or training context.
The Coast Guard Academy adds a different but equally important Connecticut military-defense setting. The Academy is in New London, Connecticut, and the Coast Guard describes its role as educating leaders for a multi-mission, maritime military force. When a matter involves a Coast Guard member or academy-connected individual, the legal issue may intersect with leadership development, military discipline and future service obligations. The point is not that every case is the same. The point is that the Connecticut setting can shape the questions counsel must ask at the beginning.
How civilian military defense counsel can help
UCMJ allegations and command investigations can move quickly, and early decisions may affect both the legal case and a service member’s record. Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC provides civilian military defense representation for service members worldwide, including court-martial defense, UCMJ investigation support and administrative representation. In a Connecticut matter, counsel should avoid assumptions based only on the city name or installation label. The more useful starting point is to identify the relevant command, the member’s military status, the nature of the allegation and the process the command or military justice system is using.
This opening section does not claim that the firm has a Connecticut office or verified past cases at any Connecticut command. It does identify the supported local military setting: a New England state anchored, for military-defense purposes, by Naval Submarine Base New London in the Groton and Ledyard area and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London. For a service member, cadet, family member or referral source searching for Connecticut military defense lawyers, that is the practical framework for beginning a focused conversation.
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If you are associated with a Connecticut military assignment and are facing a UCMJ investigation, possible court-martial or administrative military action, speak with civilian defense counsel before making decisions that may affect your career. To discuss how Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC, Michael Waddington and Alexandra González-Waddington may be able to assist, call 1-800-921-8607 to request a consultation.
Connecticut Military Bases at a Glance
Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC represents service members at military installations in Connecticut. The table shows each installation, its branch, the nearest city, which agency investigates misconduct there, and where to find the base-specific guide.
| Installation | Branch | Nearest city | Investigators | Base guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Submarine Base New London | Navy | Groton | NCIS | Naval Submarine Base New London court-martial lawyers |
Key Legal Facts for Connecticut Military Cases
- Civilian counsel: You may hire a civilian lawyer at your own expense and keep your free detailed military defense counsel (Article 38(b), UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 838).
- Questioning: NCIS agents must tell you what offense you are suspected of and that you have the right to remain silent before they question you (Article 31(b), UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 831; Mil. R. Evid. 305).
- Drugs: Whatever local law allows, use or possession of marijuana, THC products or other controlled substances by a service member is a crime under Article 112a, UCMJ (10 U.S.C. § 912a), on or off base.
- DUI: An impaired-driving arrest in Connecticut is prosecuted under state law (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-227a) and can also lead to Article 15 punishment (10 U.S.C. § 815), an Army GOMOR (AR 600-37), a Navy or Marine Corps punitive letter, or an Air Force letter of reprimand (DAFI 36-2907).
- Two prosecutions: A state case does not by itself bar a court-martial for the same conduct (Gamble v. United States, 587 U.S. 678 (2019)).
- Sexual assault cases: For Article 120 offenses (10 U.S.C. § 920) committed after December 27, 2023, the Office of Special Trial Counsel, not the local commander, decides whether to refer charges (Article 24a, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 824a).
- Preliminary hearing: Before charges can be referred to a general court-martial, you are entitled to an Article 32 preliminary hearing (10 U.S.C. § 832).
Michael Waddington and Alexandra González-Waddington of Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC are civilian military defense lawyers who represent service members stationed in Connecticut in investigations, courts-martial and administrative actions. Michael Waddington is a former Army JAG prosecutor and Senior Defense Counsel; each partner has practiced military and criminal defense for more than 20 years. Call 1-800-921-8607 for a free, confidential consultation.
Connecticut | Military Legal Guide
Connecticut is a small state with major Navy and Coast Guard legal risk. It is home to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton and the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London. These commands support submarine operations, submarine training, officer development, cadet discipline, maritime leadership, medical research, undersea warfare, and Coast Guard accession programs.
Connecticut military cases may involve:
- Naval Submarine Base New London and the Submarine Force
- Naval Submarine School and Submarine Learning Center training environments
- Submarine crews, students, instructors, medical commands, and tenant units
- United States Coast Guard Academy cadets, staff, faculty, and officer-development programs
- CGIS, NCIS, command-directed, and security-clearance investigations
- Off-base incidents in Groton, New London, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, Stonington, Hartford, New Haven, Providence, or Boston travel corridors
- DUI stops, domestic calls, hotel allegations, dating-app encounters, civilian arrests, digital evidence, and Connecticut court matters
Civilian Court-Martial Attorneys for Service Members in Connecticut
Gonzalez & Waddington defends service members stationed in Connecticut in serious UCMJ matters. We handle courts-martial, Article 15/NJP actions, letters of reprimand rebuttals, administrative separation boards, Boards of Inquiry, and cadet misconduct matters.
Connecticut military cases are often career-sensitive. A New London submarine case may involve submarine training records, crew schedules, watch bills, qualification records, restricted-area access, phone extractions, and NCIS. A Coast Guard Academy case may involve cadet conduct, leadership records, campus witnesses, CGIS, honor issues, alcohol allegations, sexual misconduct allegations, digital messages, and officer-career consequences.
If you are accused of Article 120 sexual assault or any other UCMJ offense in Connecticut, do not wait for the command’s theory to harden. This includes abusive sexual contact, domestic violence, assault, DUI, drug misconduct, fraud, larceny, false official statement, orders violations, harassment, stalking, threats, hazing, fraternization, cadet misconduct, security violations, classified-information issues, and digital-evidence cases.
Call Gonzalez & Waddington at 1-800-921-8607 or text 954-799-4019 to request a confidential consultation with civilian military defense lawyers who defend service members worldwide.
Civilian Military Defense for Connecticut Service Members
Naval Submarine Base New London is known as the “Home of the Submarine Force” and sits in the “Submarine Capital of the World.” The Navy states that SUBASE New London provides facilities and services to deploy combat-ready submarines and crews and to train professional submariners. See Naval Submarine Base New London.
The base is home to more than 70 tenant commands and activities, including Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center, Submarine Learning Center, Naval Submarine School, Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory, and Naval Undersea Medical Institute.
The Coast Guard Academy states that its mission is to develop officer-ready leaders of character who embody Coast Guard values and demonstrate the courage to act. See U.S. Coast Guard Academy Mission.
That mission environment matters. A military defense strategy in Connecticut must account for the base, school, command culture, local civilian evidence, digital records, student or cadet status, submarine duty, clearance risk, and the career consequences that can begin before charges are filed.
Naval Submarine Base New London Military Defense Lawyers
Naval Submarine Base New London is located in Groton and supports submarine crews, submarine students, instructors, medical commands, undersea research, and more than 70 tenant commands. It is a high-trust Navy environment where allegations can quickly affect submarine qualification, watchstanding, access, clearance, ship assignment, deployment status, and long-term career progression.
SUBASE New London cases may involve:
- Submarine crews, students, instructors, and tenant-command witnesses
- Naval Submarine School, Submarine Learning Center, and training records
- Qualification records, watch bills, duty rosters, access logs, and command emails
- Groton, New London, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, Stonington, and New London County police reports
- Article 120, domestic violence, assault, DUI, drug, false statement, fraud, orders violation, and digital evidence allegations
- Restricted-area, classified-information, and reliability concerns
The defense must identify the right records early. A submarine case may turn on duty status, access, timing, witness availability, command messages, or digital evidence that was not fully collected by investigators.
Naval Submarine School & Training-Command Evidence
The Naval Submarine School states that it builds the foundation for officers and enlisted personnel to develop the competence and proficiency needed to operate and maintain submarines. See Naval Submarine School.
Training-command cases are different. Students, instructors, supervisors, and command staff often live and work in close proximity. Witnesses may talk before formal interviews. Class schedules, duty rosters, barracks records, watch bills, access logs, graduation timelines, and phone messages may become important evidence.
Cases may involve:
- Student misconduct allegations
- Instructor-student boundary allegations
- Fraternization, hazing, harassment, or abuse-of-authority claims
- Barracks, classroom, lab, liberty, or off-base incidents
- Alcohol, dating apps, delayed reports, and digital communications
- Qualification problems, training setbacks, adverse counseling, and command pressure
The defense must separate training stress, rumor, and command assumptions from admissible evidence.
United States Coast Guard Academy Military Defense Lawyers
The United States Coast Guard Academy is located in New London. The Academy states that cadets develop professionally through rigorous training and character-building teamwork, whether on shore, at sea, or in the air. See U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Coast Guard Academy cases can be especially career-sensitive. A cadet or service member may face not only criminal or disciplinary exposure, but also disenrollment risk, honor proceedings, conduct action, suitability concerns, loss of future commissioning, and reputational harm.
Coast Guard Academy cases may involve:
- Cadet conduct, officer-development records, leadership evaluations, and academic records
- CGIS investigations, command inquiries, honor issues, and administrative boards
- Campus witnesses, staff, faculty, coaches, classmates, and civilian witnesses
- New London police records, local hotel evidence, rideshare records, social media, and phone extractions
- Article 120, abusive sexual contact, assault, domestic violence, drug, alcohol, harassment, hazing, false statement, and orders violation allegations
A Coast Guard Academy case must be defended with both the legal case and the career pathway in mind. The goal is not only to fight the allegation. It is also to protect the future officer’s record, commission, clearance, and professional reputation.
Groton, New London, Mystic & the Local Connecticut Setting
Connecticut military cases often begin off base. Service members may live, travel, or socialize in Groton, New London, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, Stonington, Ledyard, Old Lyme, Hartford, New Haven, Providence, or Boston-area travel corridors.
Local allegations may arise from:
- DUI stops near Groton, New London, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, or I-95
- Domestic calls in off-base housing
- Hotel, apartment, barracks, dormitory, party, or dating-app allegations
- Bar, restaurant, waterfront, casino, train station, rideshare, or nightlife incidents
- Traffic accidents involving personal vehicles, rental cars, motorcycles, or rideshares
- Drug, prescription, urinalysis, or vehicle-search issues
- Texts, emails, social media, phone extractions, and digital evidence
For defense purposes, local evidence matters. Body-camera footage, 911 calls, dash-camera video, booking records, hotel records, restaurant receipts, bar tabs, rideshare records, phone location data, photographs, medical records, and civilian police reports may tell a different story from the first version given to command.
Connecticut Civilian Courts, Federal Court & Military Consequences
A service member in Connecticut does not need to be convicted in civilian court before military consequences begin. A single incident may trigger a civilian police report, NCIS or CGIS investigation, command-directed inquiry, no-contact order, duty restriction, student hold, disenrollment action, letter of reprimand, NJP, administrative separation board, Board of Inquiry, clearance review, or court-martial referral.
The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains official court resources and courthouse information for criminal, civil, family, and other court matters. See the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Federal jurisdiction may also matter in some Connecticut cases. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut maintains federal court operations in the state. See the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
The key point is practical: civilian and military consequences are separate. A local dismissal does not automatically stop a reprimand. A reduced civilian charge does not automatically prevent NJP. A weak civilian case can still become a career-threatening military case if the defense fails to address both the civilian record and the military command structure.
How Local Connecticut Incidents Become Military Legal Problems
The following examples are hypothetical. They are not claims about any actual case, command, business, service member, cadet, civilian, contractor, or witness. They show how local facts can matter when a service member in Connecticut is accused of misconduct.
- Groton or New London DUI: A Sailor or Coast Guard member leaves a restaurant, bar, hotel, waterfront event, or unit function and is stopped by civilian police. The command may consider NJP, a reprimand, driving restrictions, clearance review, qualification impact, separation, or disenrollment action.
- Hotel or dating-app allegation: A hotel stay, apartment visit, campus event, party, or dating-app encounter leads to an Article 120 sexual assault or abusive sexual contact allegation involving texts, phone location data, hotel records, rideshare data, and competing accounts.
- Submarine school allegation: A student, instructor, or staff member is accused of misconduct involving barracks witnesses, class schedules, messages, access logs, and command pressure.
- Coast Guard Academy cadet case: A cadet is accused of misconduct that may trigger CGIS, command action, honor issues, disenrollment risk, or criminal investigation.
- Off-base domestic call: A family argument in Groton, New London, Waterford, Norwich, Mystic, or nearby communities leads to a 911 call, police report, protective order issue, no-contact order, Family Advocacy involvement, and possible Article 128b action.
- Security or restricted-area issue: A service member is accused of access violations, classified-information mishandling, false reporting, or conduct that raises clearance and reliability concerns.
- Digital evidence case: Investigators rely on texts, deleted messages, screenshots, Snapchat, Instagram, location data, metadata, or a partial phone extraction. Early defense work can preserve context and expose missing evidence.
Military Law Issues for Service Members in Connecticut
Connecticut service members may face courts-martial, Article 32 preliminary hearings, NJP, letters of reprimand, administrative separation boards, Boards of Inquiry, cadet conduct action, disenrollment action, command investigations, clearance reviews, unfavorable information files, adverse evaluations, and other career-impacting actions.
Article 120 Sexual Assault & Abusive Sexual Contact
Article 120 cases may involve barracks rooms, academy dormitories, off-base apartments, hotels, waterfront events, parties, alcohol, dating apps, delayed reports, texts, social media, phone extractions, rideshare records, hotel security records, or civilian witnesses from Groton, New London, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, or nearby communities. These cases often turn on consent, credibility, intoxication, timing, witness contamination, digital evidence, and command assumptions.
Domestic Violence & Assault
These cases may involve Connecticut police reports, 911 calls, body-camera footage, photographs, medical records, protective order filings, Family Advocacy records, text messages, no-contact orders, and firearms restrictions. Even if a civilian case is reduced or dismissed, the command may still pursue NJP, adverse paperwork, separation, Board of Inquiry, disenrollment, or clearance action.
Drug, Alcohol & Urinalysis Cases
A positive urinalysis, prescription issue, suspected drug allegation, DUI, drunk-and-disorderly allegation, or alcohol-related barracks, campus, hotel, or liberty incident may lead to investigation, adverse paperwork, separation, disenrollment, or clearance consequences.
Fraud, Larceny, False Statements & Orders Violations
These allegations may involve official forms, travel claims, government cards, housing records, duty records, access records, training documentation, no-contact orders, liberty policies, academy rules, or command-directed inquiries. The defense must evaluate intent, records, witness reliability, and whether an administrative issue is being treated as a crime.
Clearance, Submarine Duty & Restricted-Area Cases
New London submarine cases may involve classified or sensitive duties, restricted areas, access logs, watchstanding, qualification records, foreign contact concerns, official systems, and clearance reporting. A case may threaten both UCMJ exposure and long-term access eligibility.
If You're Investigated at Connecticut: What to Know First
Your rights in an NCIS interview. Article 31(b) of the UCMJ gives you the right to know what you are suspected of and to remain silent, and you may ask for a lawyer before any questioning by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). Declining to answer is not an admission. At Connecticut, as anywhere, the safest first step is to say you want to speak with counsel and then stop talking.
Being titled is not the same as being charged. Investigators can title a service member and index the name in the Defense Central Index of Investigations on only "credible information." The case may go nowhere, yet the entry can resurface years later in background investigations and clearance reviews, so how the investigation is handled from the start matters.
Your commander may not be the one deciding. Covered offenses such as sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, kidnapping, murder, child pornography and (since 2025) sexual harassment are now controlled by an independent Office of Special Trial Counsel, which decides whether charges are preferred and referred. Other allegations at Connecticut still go through the chain of command.
Domestic violence allegations. Article 128b covers violence against a spouse, intimate partner or family member, and an allegation of strangulation or suffocation can be charged as aggravated assault even without a visible injury. A qualifying conviction can also trigger the federal firearms ban under the Lautenberg Amendment, which can end a career that requires carrying a weapon.
Drug allegations. Marijuana may be legal for adults under Connecticut law, but it remains prohibited for service members under Article 112a of the UCMJ, on post and off. A positive urinalysis is serious but contestable: the chain of custody, the testing process and innocent ingestion can all be challenged, and the government must prove the use was knowing and wrongful.
Pay and allowance allegations. BAH and other allowance cases are usually charged as larceny under Article 121 or as frauds against the United States under Article 124. An overpayment by itself is not a crime: the government must prove you intended to steal or defraud, and many of these cases begin as paperwork errors.
If you are under investigation at Connecticut, talk to a military defense lawyer before you make any statement. Call Gonzalez & Waddington at 1-800-921-8607.
Working Alongside Detailed Military Defense Counsel
A service member facing court-martial generally has the right to detailed military defense counsel. Civilian counsel does not replace that lawyer. Civilian counsel works alongside them.
In Connecticut cases, civilian counsel may need to review evidence from many sources, including NCIS reports, CGIS reports, command emails, Security Forces records, local police reports, Connecticut court filings, body-camera footage, 911 calls, phone extractions, barracks witness statements, academy records, cadet conduct files, training records, qualification records, access logs, watch bills, hotel records, rideshare data, medical records, social media, protective order filings, urinalysis documents, clearance paperwork, and adverse administrative files.
Gonzalez & Waddington is a civilian military defense firm focused on military criminal defense and UCMJ litigation. We represent members of every branch — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, Reserve, and National Guard. The firm defends courts-martial, Article 120/120b/120c cases, Article 128 and 128b assault and domestic violence cases, CSAM and online sting cases, investigations, Article 15/NJP actions, Boards of Inquiry, administrative separations, GOMOR and letter of reprimand rebuttals, clearance matters, fraud cases, violent offenses, digital evidence cases, and serious felony-level military cases.
Quick Answer: Connecticut Military Defense Lawyers
Service members stationed in Connecticut can face military consequences from Naval Submarine Base New London allegations, submarine school issues, Coast Guard Academy cadet cases, off-base incidents in Groton, New London, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, and nearby communities, civilian arrests, digital evidence, domestic calls, DUI stops, Article 120 allegations, and command investigations.
A civilian military defense lawyer can work alongside detailed military counsel in courts-martial, Article 120 cases, NJP matters, letters of reprimand, administrative separation boards, Boards of Inquiry, cadet misconduct matters, disenrollment risk, clearance matters, and command investigations.
Because Connecticut includes Naval Submarine Base New London and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, defense strategy should account for submarine training records, qualification records, academy records, cadet status, local civilian courts, NCIS or CGIS involvement, command pressure, digital evidence, clearance risk, and long-term military career consequences.
Video transcript
Transcript of the video “Navy Court-martial Lawyer: How to Hire the Right Attorney,” from Gonzalez & Waddington.
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If you or a loved one are in the United States Navy and facing a court-martial or UCMJ action, what you do in the first 24 to 48 hours can decide everything. If you’re facing a court-martial, you’re not dealing with a workplace issue. You’re facing a federal criminal prosecution inside of the military justice system where the UCMJ rules, where prosecutors pursue good order and discipline aggressively and sometimes with an iron fist. You are up against trained prosecutors, trained investigators, and a command structure that has already made decisions about how serious your case is. By the time charges are even preferred, the government has been building its case for months.
Here’s the reality. Most court-martial cases are not won just by telling the truth. They are won by preparation, strategy, and execution. And in most cases, those who make the most mistakes lose. We see it all the time.
Service members who believe that if they just tell their side and say what happened, the system will work itself out. That is not how this works. Every statement you make, every text message you send, every witness, every timeline, every inconsistency, those will be analyzed and used against you if you’re not prepared. The government is not trying to quote hear your side. They are trying to prove their case, they’re trying to win the case, and get a conviction.
If you don’t have a defense strategy early, before the Article 32 hearing, before the motions, before trial, you are behind the power curve. At Gonzalez & Waddington, we approach court-martial defense like trial lawyers. That means building a theory of the case from day one, identifying the weaknesses in the government’s case and in their evidence. We methodically prepare cross-examinations, we challenge forensic assumptions, and we force the government to prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt because that burden matters. And it only works if you know how to hold their feet to the fire and how to hold them accountable to that standard.
We’ve defended service members around the world in serious felony level court-martial cases, including sexual assault, violent offenses, and complex investigations. So, if you’re under investigation or charges are coming, do not wait until it’s too late. The earlier an experienced military defense lawyer gets involved, the more options you have. Because once the case is fully built against you, your margin for error disappears. If you or loved one are in the United States Navy and facing a court-martial or UCMJ action, then reach out to our experienced military defense lawyers for a free consultation.
At Gonzalez & Waddington, our military defense lawyers have been defending service members for decades. If you’re dealing with this right now, you need to act immediately and call an experienced military defense lawyer.
My husband was falsely accused, and it was an incredibly long and difficult process for our family. Throughout everything, Michael was supportive, compassionate, and always available to answer any questions or concerns we had.
Prior results and client testimonials do not guarantee a similar outcome, and you may not obtain the same or similar results. Every case is different. No client was paid for a review.
Connecticut Military Defense FAQ
Can service members stationed in Connecticut hire a civilian military defense lawyer?
What Connecticut military installations does Gonzalez & Waddington cover?
Can a civilian arrest in Connecticut affect a military career?
Can Connecticut commands act before civilian charges are resolved?
Are Connecticut cases different by command?
When should I contact a civilian military defense lawyer?
NCIS wants to interview me at Connecticut. Do I have to talk to them?
No. Article 31(b) of the UCMJ requires investigators to tell you what you are suspected of and that you have the right to remain silent, and you can ask for a lawyer before answering anything. An interview is evidence collection, and NCIS can title you as a subject on a low "credible information" standard that can follow you into background and clearance checks even if the case is dropped. Politely decline, ask for counsel, and call a military defense lawyer before you say anything.
Why Choose Gonzalez & Waddington for Connecticut Military Defense
Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC is a civilian military defense firm representing service members worldwide. The firm is led by Michael Waddington and Alexandra González-Waddington, a husband-and-wife defense team focused on military criminal defense, court-martial litigation, UCMJ investigations, separation boards, Boards of Inquiry, GOMOR and letter of reprimand rebuttals, Article 15/NJP matters, sexual assault defense, violent offense defense, cyber and digital-evidence cases, and serious felony-level military matters.
Michael Waddington
Michael Waddington is a former Army officer and former Army JAG. He served as an Army Trial Defense Counsel, Senior Defense Counsel, Army prosecutor, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and Chief of Military Justice. He has more than 25 years of military defense experience. He is licensed in Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and South Carolina. He is admitted to all U.S. military trial courts worldwide.
Alexandra González-Waddington
Alexandra González-Waddington is a founding partner, former public defender, and experienced military defense lawyer licensed in Florida and Georgia. She is admitted to all U.S. military trial courts worldwide. She has defended service members in sexual assault, violent crime, war crimes, murder, classified-information, domestic violence, and white-collar cases. She co-tries the firm’s cases with Michael Waddington and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
For Connecticut service members facing allegations involving submarine training, Coast Guard Academy cadet matters, NCIS or CGIS investigations, Article 120 allegations, local Connecticut civilian evidence, digital records, clearance issues, or serious UCMJ charges, that trial-focused background matters.
Talk to a Civilian Military Defense Lawyer Serving Connecticut
If you are stationed in Connecticut and are under investigation or facing command action, get legal guidance before making statements or submitting paperwork that may be used against you later.
This includes situations where you are:
- Facing NCIS, CGIS, Security Forces, or command questioning
- Accused of Article 120 sexual assault or abusive sexual contact
- Dealing with a DUI, domestic allegation, civilian arrest, hotel incident, liberty incident, or protective order
- Accused of submarine training misconduct, cadet misconduct, hazing, fraternization, fraud, false statements, drug misconduct, or security violations
- Receiving NJP, adverse paperwork, or a letter of reprimand
- Preparing for an administrative separation board, Board of Inquiry, cadet conduct action, or disenrollment matter
- Worried about access, submarine duty, cadet status, commissioning, promotion, retirement, or future assignments
Gonzalez & Waddington defends service members in serious military cases worldwide. The firm can work alongside detailed military counsel, review the evidence, preserve favorable information, prepare for command decisions, and build a strategy that accounts for the military case, the Connecticut command environment, local civilian courts, mission-specific records, digital evidence, clearance risk, and long-term career consequences.
Call Gonzalez & Waddington at 1-800-921-8607 or text 954-799-4019 to request a confidential consultation. No attorney can guarantee a result.
Helpful Connecticut Military Resources
- Naval Submarine Base New London Official Website
- SUBASE New London About
- SUBASE New London Tenant Commands
- Naval Submarine School
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy Mission
- Connecticut Judicial Branch
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Connecticut Military Bases and Installations Covered
- Naval Submarine Base New London Military Defense Lawyers
- Naval Submarine School Military Defense Lawyers
- Submarine Learning Center Military Defense Lawyers
- United States Coast Guard Academy Court-Martial Lawyers
- Connecticut Coast Guard Military Defense Lawyers
Related Military Legal Guides
- Connecticut Court-Martial Lawyers and UCMJ Defense
- Navy Military Defense Lawyers
- Coast Guard Military Defense Lawyers
- Global Directory of Military Bases and Locations
Nearby & Related Military Installations
- NSB New London Court-Martial Lawyers
- Naval Station Newport Court-Martial Lawyers
- Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Court-Martial Lawyers
- Naval Station Norfolk Court-Martial Lawyers
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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.