Former Army JAG and Senior Defense Counsel 25+ years defending service members Courts-martial defense worldwide
Reviewed by Michael Waddington, Founding Partner Updated October 8, 2026
Gonzalez & Waddington defends soldiers, airmen, National Guard members, and Reservists across Missouri when a court-martial charge, sexual assault allegation, or security clearance investigation threatens a career, a clearance, or freedom.
Attorneys Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington bring hard-hitting court-martial defense to service members stationed at Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman Air Force Base, traveling to both installations and representing clients worldwide. CID moves quickly at Fort Leonard Wood; OSI moves quickly at Whiteman — often building a case before a service member has spoken with a lawyer.
Fort Leonard Wood’s training mission — Military Police, Engineer, and Chemical Corps schools cycling thousands of soldiers annually — produces Article 120 sexual assault allegations, instructor-trainee relationship investigations, and drug and false-statement charges. At Whiteman, home to the nation’s only operational B-2 Spirit stealth bomber wing, cases often center on security clearance concerns, classified-information investigations, and professional-relationship allegations tied to nuclear deterrence operations.
Contact Gonzalez & Waddington at 1-800-921-8607 for a free, confidential consultation about any Missouri military justice matter.
If you are searching for a Missouri military defense lawyer or a court-martial attorney in Missouri, you are likely facing a serious military justice issue. Missouri is home to one of the Army’s largest training installations and one of the Air Force’s most important strategic bomber bases. Investigations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) can escalate rapidly from an initial complaint or command inquiry into a CID, OSI, NCIS, or command-directed investigation that ultimately results in an Article 15, administrative separation, Article 32 hearing, or court-martial.
Gonzalez & Waddington represents service members stationed throughout Missouri and worldwide who face felony-level military charges and career-threatening investigations. The firm focuses exclusively on military criminal defense and contested court-martial litigation. Their attorneys defend Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, Reservists, National Guard members, and Space Force personnel accused of serious violations of military law.
Military investigations frequently begin long before formal charges are filed. By the time a service member realizes the seriousness of the situation, investigators may have already collected witness statements, downloaded electronic devices, reviewed social media accounts, and briefed commanders regarding potential disciplinary action.
Missouri occupies a unique place within the Department of War due to the presence of both major Army training operations and strategic Air Force missions.
Military personnel assigned to Missouri installations routinely support:
Because of the size and mission requirements of Missouri military installations, commanders often move quickly when allegations arise that could impact readiness, discipline, or operational effectiveness.
Military personnel assigned to Missouri installations frequently face investigations involving:
Fort Leonard Wood is one of the busiest Army training installations in the United States. Thousands of Soldiers attend basic training, advanced individual training, officer courses, and leadership schools every year.
The installation serves as the headquarters of the Army’s:
Because of the constant flow of trainees, instructors, and permanent-party personnel, Fort Leonard Wood frequently generates military justice cases involving:
Training environments often produce large numbers of witnesses, extensive documentation, surveillance footage, and digital evidence that require detailed review.
Whiteman Air Force Base is among the most strategically important Air Force installations in the world. As home to the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, the installation supports missions involving nuclear deterrence, global strike capabilities, and national security operations.
Cases arising from Whiteman frequently involve:
Many investigations involve classified work environments and highly regulated operational procedures.
Missouri maintains substantial National Guard and Reserve forces throughout the state.
National Guard and Reserve personnel frequently face legal issues involving:
These matters often carry significant career consequences even when criminal charges are never filed.
The following examples are entirely fictional and are provided solely to illustrate common military justice fact patterns that may arise in Missouri.
Military justice cases often originate in civilian communities surrounding military installations.
Common Missouri locations include:
Investigations frequently involve civilian law enforcement agencies, surveillance footage, social media evidence, digital communications, and civilian witnesses.
Military investigations often begin weeks or months before formal charges are preferred. During that period investigators gather witness statements, collect digital evidence, review records, and develop prosecution theories.
Early intervention may allow defense counsel to:
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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.
