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Civilian Military Defense for Service Members in Ohio

Ohio military justice cases often center on Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton-area military communities, Guard and Reserve aviation units, logistics commands, training sites, federal facilities, and off-base civilian evidence from Ohio cities and counties.

Wright-Patterson cases often involve research, acquisition, intelligence, logistics, classified information, cyber records, government systems, contractor witnesses, academic partnerships, laboratory records, flight records, medical readiness, Security Forces records, and high-visibility command action.

Springfield-Beckley, Rickenbacker, and Youngstown cases often involve Guard or Reserve duty status, aircraft operations, remote aviation missions, air refueling, airlift, maintenance, medical readiness, drill records, annual training records, deployment taskings, travel records, and civilian employment overlap.

Camp Perry and Camp James A. Garfield cases often involve training, ranges, weapons qualification, lodging, barracks, field conditions, Guard units, Reserve units, visiting units, instructors, students, and training-site investigations.

An Ohio military defense lawyer must understand more than the basic court-martial process. The defense must account for Wright-Patterson’s research and intelligence environment, Dayton-area civilian evidence, Guard and Reserve duty status, aircraft records, range records, logistics records, contracting files, access logs, local Ohio courts, digital evidence, clearance risk, and the speed with which command-driven investigations turn into Article 15s, letters of reprimand, administrative separation boards, Boards of Inquiry, clearance reviews, or courts-martial.

Wright-Patterson AFB, AFMC, AFRL, NASIC & Mission-Sensitive Cases

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is one of the most important Air Force installations in the United States. It supports Air Force Materiel Command, the Air Force Research Laboratory, the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, the 88th Air Base Wing, the 445th Airlift Wing, medical missions, acquisition activity, research programs, and contractor-heavy work.

Cases may involve:

• 88th Air Base Wing command records
• Air Force Materiel Command records
• Air Force Research Laboratory files
• National Air and Space Intelligence Center records
• 445th Airlift Wing Reserve records
• C-17 mission records, aircrew records, maintenance records, and training records
• Research files, lab records, test records, technical data, and chain-of-custody documents
• Acquisition files, contracting records, purchase-card records, and procurement documents
• Classified-information records, SCIF access logs, badge records, and visitor logs
• Cyber logs, government device records, network access records, and account activity
• Security Forces reports, gate logs, patrol records, and base access records
• Government emails, Teams messages, texts, phone records, social media, and digital evidence
• Travel-card records, TDY documents, lodging records, rental-car records, and reimbursement issues

For service members at Wright-Patterson, allegations involving dishonesty, alcohol misuse, drug use, domestic violence, sexual misconduct, classified information, false statements, research records, cyber activity, travel-card issues, contracting concerns, or misuse of government systems can trigger immediate concerns about trust, access, clearance eligibility, promotion, retention, and future assignments.

Springfield-Beckley, 178th Wing & MQ-9 Mission Cases

Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base supports the 178th Wing and remotely piloted aircraft missions. These cases can involve MQ-9 operations, intelligence support, cyber systems, training records, mission logs, classified spaces, government devices, and Guard duty status.

Cases may involve:

• 178th Wing command records
• MQ-9 mission records
• Training records, crew records, and qualification files
• Intelligence records and mission support materials
• Government computer use and network access
• SCIF access records, badge logs, and restricted-area records
• Medical readiness records, profile issues, waiver issues, and deployment records
• Security Forces reports, gate logs, visitor logs, patrol records, and base access records
• Guard participation records, drill dates, annual training records, activation orders, and duty-status documents
• Government emails, Teams messages, texts, phone records, social media, and digital evidence
• Travel-card records, lodging records, rental-car records, and reimbursement issues

For Springfield-based Airmen, allegations involving digital misconduct, classified information, dishonesty, domestic violence, sexual misconduct, alcohol misuse, drug use, false statements, travel-card issues, or misuse of systems can threaten access, Guard participation, clearance eligibility, deployment status, and retention.

Rickenbacker ANGB, 121st Air Refueling Wing & KC-135 Cases

Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base near Columbus supports the 121st Air Refueling Wing and KC-135 Stratotanker operations. Cases at Rickenbacker may involve air refueling, aircraft maintenance, aircrew scheduling, boom operator records, medical readiness, Security Forces records, travel records, and Guard duty status.

Cases may involve:

• 121st Air Refueling Wing command records
• KC-135 mission records
• Aircrew records, flight schedules, crew rest issues, and training records
• Boom operator records, mission planning records, and aircraft forms
• Aircraft maintenance records, inspection records, tool-control records, and safety documentation
• Medical readiness records, profile issues, waiver issues, and deployment records
• Security Forces reports, gate logs, visitor logs, patrol records, and base access records
• Guard participation records, drill dates, annual training records, activation orders, and duty-status documents
• Government emails, Teams messages, texts, phone records, social media, and digital evidence
• Travel-card records, TDY documents, lodging records, rental-car records, and reimbursement issues

For Rickenbacker-based Airmen, allegations involving dishonesty, alcohol misuse, drug use, domestic violence, sexual misconduct, aircraft records, false statements, travel-card problems, Guard participation, medical readiness, or misuse of systems can threaten deployment eligibility, aircrew status, maintenance reliability, promotion, retention, and clearance eligibility.

Youngstown Air Reserve Station, 910th Airlift Wing & Reserve Cases

Youngstown Air Reserve Station supports the 910th Airlift Wing and Air Force Reserve missions. Cases may involve C-130 operations, aerial spray mission records, aircrew, maintainers, medical readiness, Reserve participation, deployment taskings, travel records, and civilian employment overlap.

Cases may involve:

• 910th Airlift Wing command records
• C-130 mission records
• Aerial spray mission records and specialized mission documentation
• Aircrew records, flight schedules, crew rest issues, and training records
• Aircraft maintenance records, inspection records, tool-control records, and safety documentation
• Medical readiness records, profile issues, waiver issues, and deployment records
• Security Forces reports, gate logs, visitor logs, patrol records, and base access records
• Reserve participation records, drill dates, annual training records, orders, and duty-status documents
• Government emails, Teams messages, texts, phone records, social media, and digital evidence
• Travel-card records, TDY documents, lodging records, rental-car records, and reimbursement issues

Reserve cases require careful duty-status analysis. The defense may need to determine whether the member was on Title 10 orders, inactive duty training, annual training, active-duty orders, mobilization orders, or civilian time. Duty status can affect jurisdiction, command authority, witness timing, pay records, and defense strategy.

Defense Supply Center Columbus, DLA Logistics & Contracting Cases

Defense Supply Center Columbus supports Defense Logistics Agency missions in central Ohio. These cases can involve logistics records, supply chains, contracting files, government property, purchase cards, civilian employees, contractors, government systems, and sensitive supply data.

Cases may involve:

• Defense Logistics Agency records
• Supply and inventory records
• Government property records
• Contracting files, purchase orders, invoices, and procurement records
• Purchase-card and travel-card records
• Warehouse records, shipment records, and accountability documents
• Contractor witness statements and civilian employee records
• Cyber records, network logs, government device records, and access records
• Restricted-area logs, badge records, visitor logs, and escort records
• Government emails, Teams messages, texts, phone records, and digital evidence

In logistics and contracting cases, the government may treat missing property, paperwork errors, inventory gaps, billing disputes, or inconsistent records as criminal conduct. The defense must test whether the issue is theft, fraud, negligence, flawed tracking, contractor error, poor documentation, system error, or misunderstanding.

Camp Perry, Camp James A. Garfield, Ohio Guard & Training-Site Cases

Camp Perry and Camp James A. Garfield create important Ohio training-site legal environments. These cases may involve Guard units, Reserve units, weapons training, ranges, barracks, billeting, field exercises, instructors, students, visiting units, and short-term mission participants from many commands.

Cases may involve:

• Training records and course records
• Range records, weapons issue records, ammunition records, and live-fire documents
• Training calendars, field exercise records, observer-controller notes, and safety records
• Mobilization records, readiness records, drill records, annual training records, and orders
• Barracks records, billeting records, lodging records, and accountability rosters
• Gate logs, visitor records, vehicle logs, and access-control records
• Military police reports, CID reports, command inquiries, and SHARP or SAPR materials
• Medical response records, accident reports, and safety investigations
• Government emails, Teams messages, texts, phone records, social media, and digital evidence
• Travel-card records, TDY documents, lodging records, mileage records, and reimbursement issues

Training-site cases can be complicated because witnesses may come from different units, states, services, or agencies. Some witnesses may leave Ohio before the investigation is complete. Some records may be controlled by the training site, a visiting unit, a Guard command, a Reserve command, a contractor, or a civilian agency.

Dayton, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Columbus, Springfield, Youngstown & the Local Ohio Setting

Ohio service members may live or work near Dayton, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Riverside, Kettering, Centerville, Springfield, Columbus, Grove City, Gahanna, Dublin, Worthington, Youngstown, Warren, Vienna, Toledo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Port Clinton, Ravenna, Newton Falls, Akron, Canton, Athens, or other Ohio communities.

The local environment matters. Service members may spend time near the Oregon District in Dayton, downtown Dayton, Wright State University areas, University of Dayton areas, Beavercreek hotels, The Greene, Springfield restaurants, downtown Columbus, Short North, Arena District, Ohio State University areas, Easton, Youngstown nightlife, Cleveland entertainment districts, Cincinnati nightlife, Lake Erie communities, and I-70, I-75, I-71, I-270, I-76, I-80, or I-90 corridors.

Local allegations may arise from:

• DUI stops in Dayton, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Springfield, Columbus, Grove City, Youngstown, Warren, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Port Clinton, Ravenna, Greene County, Montgomery County, Clark County, Franklin County, Trumbull County, Portage County, or Ottawa County
• Domestic calls in off-base housing, apartments, hotels, short-term rentals, dorms, barracks, billeting areas, or temporary lodging
• Hotel, apartment, short-term rental, dorm, barracks, training-site, college-area, downtown, or dating-app allegations
• Bar, nightclub, restaurant, concert, parking lot, Dayton Oregon District, Columbus Short North, OSU area, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Youngstown, Lake Erie, or unit-event incidents
• Traffic accidents on I-70, I-75, I-71, I-270, I-675, I-76, I-80, I-90, U.S. 35, U.S. 23, U.S. 33, or local commuter routes
• Drug, prescription, urinalysis, vehicle-search, room-search, dorm-search, barracks-search, or baggage-search issues
• Texts, emails, social media, phone extractions, cloud data, location data, rideshare records, hotel records, toll or parking records, and digital evidence
• Workplace, Reserve, Guard, aviation, airlift, air refueling, research, intelligence, cyber, logistics, contracting, maintenance, medical, recruiting, ROTC, or classified-duty complaints that become command investigations

For defense purposes, local evidence matters. Body-camera footage, 911 calls, dash-camera video, booking records, hotel records, short-term rental records, key-card logs, restaurant receipts, bar tabs, campus records, rideshare records, phone location data, texts, photographs, medical records, gate records, access logs, training records, duty records, aircraft records, research records, logistics records, command records, and civilian police reports may tell a different story from the first version given to command.

Ohio Civilian Courts, Federal Court & Military Consequences

A service member in Ohio does not need to be convicted in civilian court before military consequences begin. A single civilian incident may trigger a police report, Security Forces involvement, military police involvement, CID or OSI involvement, a command-directed inquiry, a no-contact order, duty suspension, access suspension, adverse paperwork, Article 15, administrative separation, Board of Inquiry, clearance review, or court-martial referral.

Ohio civilian cases may involve municipal courts, county courts, common pleas courts, city prosecutors, county prosecutors, sheriff’s offices, local police departments, and Ohio State Highway Patrol. Depending on the location, civilian cases may move through Greene County, Montgomery County, Clark County, Franklin County, Trumbull County, Mahoning County, Portage County, Ottawa County, Cuyahoga County, Hamilton County, Lucas County, or other Ohio courts.

Federal jurisdiction may also matter. Some Ohio cases may involve federal property, military installations, classified information, cyber evidence, child exploitation allegations, fraud, government systems, restricted areas, contractor records, research activity, logistics records, aviation activity, or overlapping civilian and military exposure. Federal matters may involve the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio or the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

The key point for a service member is practical: civilian and military consequences are separate. A local dismissal does not automatically stop a letter of reprimand. A reduced civilian charge does not automatically prevent an Article 15. A protective order can still affect command decisions. A weak civilian case can still become a career-threatening military case if the defense fails to address both the civilian record and the command process.

Ohio Military Bases and Installations Covered

Gonzalez & Waddington represents service members stationed in Ohio and worldwide. Ohio cases may involve Air Force, Army, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard, Space Force, ROTC, recruiting, MEPS, and transient military personnel.

• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Military Defense Lawyers
• 88th Air Base Wing Military Defense Lawyers
• Air Force Materiel Command Military Defense Lawyers
• Air Force Research Laboratory Military Defense Lawyers
• National Air and Space Intelligence Center Military Defense Lawyers
• 445th Airlift Wing Military Defense Lawyers
• Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base Military Defense Lawyers
• 178th Wing Military Defense Lawyers
• Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base Military Defense Lawyers
• 121st Air Refueling Wing Military Defense Lawyers
• Youngstown Air Reserve Station Military Defense Lawyers
• 910th Airlift Wing Military Defense Lawyers
• Defense Supply Center Columbus Military Defense Lawyers
• Camp Perry Military Defense Lawyers
• Camp James A. Garfield Military Defense Lawyers
• Ohio Army National Guard Military Defense Lawyers
• Ohio Air National Guard Military Defense Lawyers
• Reserve and Guard personnel serving on Title 10, Title 32, annual training, drill, or active-duty orders

Special Legal Risks for Aircrew, Maintainers, Researchers, Intelligence Personnel, Guard Members, Reservists & Sensitive-Duty Members

Ohio military cases often involve the unique pressure of research, intelligence, acquisition, classified access, airlift, air refueling, remote aviation, depot and logistics work, Guard status, Reserve status, and training-site operations. Service members may be evaluated for deployment readiness, aircrew reliability, aircraft maintenance reliability, research integrity, technical accuracy, logistics trust, access, clearance eligibility, and trustworthiness.

Mission-related cases may involve:

• C-17 flight records, KC-135 records, C-130 records, aircrew records, cargo records, and crew rest issues
• MQ-9 mission records, intelligence records, cyber records, and access logs
• Aircraft maintenance records, inspection records, tool-control records, and safety documentation
• Research records, lab records, acquisition files, test documents, and controlled technical information
• DLA logistics records, contracting records, inventory records, supply records, and purchase-card files
• Guard participation records, Reserve records, orders, drill attendance, annual training records, and duty-status files
• Camp Perry and Camp James A. Garfield training records, range records, billeting records, and exercise control documents
• Government computer use and network access
• Classified or sensitive information
• Security reports, gate logs, visitor logs, patrol records, and base access records
• Travel-card records, TDY documents, lodging records, and reimbursement issues
• Civilian police reports, hotel witnesses, training witnesses, contractors, Guard witnesses, Reserve witnesses, and off-duty witnesses

A weak allegation can still create immediate consequences. A service member may lose deployment status, be removed from a course, lose flight-line access, lose restricted-area access, face clearance concerns, receive adverse paperwork, be placed under investigation, lose Guard or Reserve opportunities, or be processed for separation before the full evidence is reviewed.

How Local Ohio Incidents Become Military Legal Problems

The following examples are hypothetical. They are not claims about any actual case, business, command, unit, or person. They show how local facts can matter when a service member stationed in Ohio is accused of misconduct.

• Dayton, Fairborn, Columbus, Springfield, Youngstown, or I-70 DUI: A service member leaves a bar, restaurant, hotel, unit event, training event, college-area gathering, downtown event, or off-base party and is stopped by civilian police. The civilian case may trigger a letter of reprimand, Article 15, driving restrictions, clearance review, adverse evaluation, deployment consequences, access issues, Guard consequences, Reserve consequences, or separation processing.
• Hotel, dorm, training-site, college-area, or dating-app allegation: A hotel stay, apartment visit, dating-app encounter, billeting stay, dorm gathering, training-site event, college-area trip, or off-base weekend leads to an Article 120 sexual assault or abusive sexual contact allegation involving text messages, phone location data, hotel records, key-card logs, rideshare data, bar receipts, social media, and competing accounts.
• Research, intelligence, or classified-information issue: A member is accused of mishandling controlled information, making false statements, using a government system improperly, failing to report a security issue, mishandling research data, or violating access rules.
• Aircraft maintenance or flight-line issue: A service member is accused of mishandling government property, failing to document maintenance work, violating a technical order, losing tools, falsifying inspection records, mishandling cargo records, or making a false statement about aircraft-related work.
• Logistics or contracting issue: A member is accused of purchase-card misuse, travel-card fraud, false entries, missing property, inventory errors, procurement violations, reimbursement problems, or misuse of government funds.
• Camp Perry or Camp James A. Garfield training issue: A member is accused of weapons mishandling, negligent discharge, range safety violations, hazing, assault, alcohol misuse, drug use, false statements, fraternization, retaliation, or violating a commander’s order during a training event.
• Domestic call in off-base housing: A family argument in Dayton, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Springfield, Columbus, Youngstown, Cleveland, Cincinnati, or Toledo leads to a 911 call, police report, protective order issue, no-contact order, Family Advocacy involvement, and possible Article 128b domestic violence or administrative action.
• Travel-card or orders issue: A member faces allegations involving travel vouchers, lodging records, mileage claims, rental cars, tolls, fuel receipts, reimbursement claims, purchase cards, or misuse of government funds.
• Guard or Reserve duty-status issue: A service member faces allegations connected to conduct near the boundary between civilian life and military duty. The defense may need to examine drill orders, Title 10 status, Title 32 status, active-duty orders, annual training dates, mobilization dates, command authority, and witness timing.
• Digital evidence case: The government relies on Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Teams messages, texts, deleted messages, partial screenshots, photos, videos, metadata, phone records, or a limited phone extraction. Early defense work can preserve context and expose incomplete evidence.

Military Law Issues for Service Members in Ohio

Ohio service members may face court-martial charges, Article 32 preliminary hearings, Article 15 actions, letters of reprimand, GOMORs, administrative separation boards, Boards of Inquiry, command-directed investigations, clearance reviews, unfavorable information files, control roster actions, access suspensions, deployment restrictions, training-site removal, restricted-area restrictions, Guard consequences, Reserve participation consequences, and other adverse administrative paperwork.

The issue may begin with OSI, CID, Security Forces, military police, local police, Ohio State Highway Patrol, a commander’s inquiry, a SHARP report, a SAPR report, a workplace complaint, a training complaint, a research discrepancy, a spouse allegation, a civilian protective order, a positive urinalysis, a cybersecurity alert, or an allegation from another member, civilian employee, contractor, family member, hotel witness, coworker, supervisor, Guard member, Reserve member, student, instructor, dating partner, or off-base witness.

Article 120 Sexual Assault & Abusive Sexual Contact

These allegations may involve dorm rooms, barracks, billeting areas, lodging, hotels, apartments, short-term rentals, parties, unit social events, Dayton nightlife, Columbus nightlife, college-area events, training rotations, dating apps, delayed reports, text messages, social media, phone extractions, rideshare records, hotel security records, campus records, and civilian witnesses. Cases often turn on consent, credibility, intoxication, timing, witness contamination, digital evidence, and command assumptions.

Domestic Violence & Assault

These cases may involve Ohio police reports, 911 calls, body-camera footage, photographs, medical records, protective order filings, Family Advocacy records, text messages, no-contact orders, and firearm restrictions. Even if the civilian case is reduced, dismissed, or unresolved, the command may still pursue adverse paperwork, Article 15, discharge, Board of Inquiry, or clearance action.

Drug & Alcohol Cases

A positive urinalysis, prescription issue, suspected distribution allegation, DUI, drunk-and-disorderly incident, or alcohol-related hotel, bar, dorm, apartment, training-site, Guard, Reserve, college-area, or nightlife event may lead to investigation, adverse paperwork, access suspension, deployment consequences, or separation. For members in research, intelligence, aviation, maintenance, Security Forces, communications, cyber, Guard, Reserve, or clearance-sensitive jobs, administrative consequences can move faster than the criminal process.

Fraud, Larceny, False Statements, Cyber & Property Offenses

These allegations may involve government property, travel cards, purchase cards, TDY claims, lodging records, BAH questions, aircraft records, maintenance records, research records, logistics records, acquisition files, contracting records, training records, government computers, digital messages, access logs, classified systems, inspection documents, or command-directed inquiries. The defense must evaluate whether the government can prove intent, whether records are complete, whether witnesses are reliable, and whether administrative mistakes are being framed as crimes.

Security Clearance, Classified Duties & Restricted Access

Ohio military missions support research, intelligence, acquisition, airlift, air refueling, remote aviation, logistics, Guard operations, Reserve missions, training, communications, and sensitive military support functions. A case involving alcohol, drugs, dishonesty, domestic violence, financial problems, foreign contacts, online activity, travel misconduct, research data, cyber activity, or misuse of government systems may create clearance and access risk even if the underlying criminal allegation is weak.

Research, Intelligence, Aviation, Logistics, Guard, Reserve & Training Issues

Ohio cases can involve Guard duty status, Reserve duty status, drill attendance, C-17 records, KC-135 records, C-130 records, MQ-9 records, aircraft maintenance records, research files, classified records, logistics documents, training records, cyber logs, access logs, and career-ending administrative decisions. A defense lawyer must examine the actual records, dates, duty status, reporting requirements, witness timelines, and command assumptions.

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 Ohio cases, civilian counsel may need to review evidence from many sources, including OSI reports, CID reports, Security Forces records, military police records, command investigations, Dayton police records, Fairborn police records, Beavercreek police records, Springfield police records, Columbus police records, Grove City police records, Youngstown police records, Cleveland police records, Cincinnati police records, Ohio State Highway Patrol records, Greene County records, Montgomery County records, Clark County records, Franklin County records, Trumbull County records, Portage County records, Ohio court filings, body-camera footage, 911 calls, phone extractions, workplace messages, Teams messages, command emails, research records, classified records, aircraft records, maintenance records, logistics records, contracting records, training records, Guard records, Reserve records, gate records, access logs, travel records, medical records, hotel records, short-term rental records, rideshare data, 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, including the 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, and serious felony-level military cases.

Why Choose Gonzalez & Waddington for Ohio 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 matters, sexual assault defense, violent offense defense, and cyber and digital-evidence cases.

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.

The firm’s attorneys have defended service members in the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Guam, the Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other deployed environments. For Ohio service members facing allegations involving OSI, CID, Security Forces, military police, local Ohio civilian evidence, digital records, command pressure, Guard records, Reserve records, aircraft records, research records, classified records, logistics records, contracting records, access logs, clearance concerns, or serious UCMJ charges, that trial-focused background matters.