Alexandra Gonzalez‑Waddington is a co-founding partner and lead military defense attorney at Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC. She serves as a military defense strategist, courtroom advocate, and client liaison, dedicating her legal expertise to defending service members and contractors worldwide under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
- Co-founder of the firm, bringing a strategic vision to military defense practice
- Aggressive military defense attorney in high-stakes court-martial and administrative cases
- Designs defense strategy (cross-examination, motions, investigative oversight)
- Coordinates global case management and client-facing communication
What Alexandra Gonzalez‑Waddington Does at the Firm
When a service member faces a court-martial, an administrative separation board, or a career-ending GOMOR, the quality of their legal representation can determine everything — their freedom, their benefits, their future. Alexandra Gonzalez‑Waddington built Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC with that reality in mind. As a co-founding partner, she is not a figurehead. She is an active, hands-on attorney who takes a direct role in shaping how the firm defends its clients from the very first phone call through the final stage of any appeal.
Her role covers four primary areas: trial strategy and courtroom advocacy, legal planning across the full timeline of a case, direct client and family communication, and the logistical coordination required to represent service members stationed across the globe. Each of those responsibilities is described in detail below.
Core Responsibilities
Trial Strategy and Courtroom Advocacy
Alexandra leads courtroom teams in some of the most serious military criminal cases, including those brought under Article 120 (sexual assault and related offenses) and Article 134 (general article offenses covering a wide range of conduct). She also handles administrative separation proceedings and GOMOR defense, which can be just as career-threatening as a criminal conviction even when no criminal charge is filed.
In the courtroom, she is responsible for cross-examination strategy — preparing questions designed to expose inconsistencies in witness testimony, challenge the reliability of evidence, and undermine the prosecution’s narrative. She also handles evidentiary motions, which are written legal arguments filed before trial that can result in key evidence being excluded, charges being reduced, or in some cases, cases being dismissed before they ever reach a panel.
Legal Planning From Pre-Charge Through Post-Trial
A strong military defense does not begin on the first day of trial. It begins the moment a service member learns they are under investigation. Alexandra directs case strategy at every stage of the legal process — from early pre-charge investigations, through Article 32 preliminary hearings, through the trial itself, and into post-trial matters including clemency requests and formal appeals.
This full-timeline approach means the defense is never reactive. Decisions made in the early weeks of an investigation often shape what evidence is available, what witnesses can be called, and what legal arguments will be available later. Alexandra’s involvement from the beginning helps ensure the defense is building toward the strongest possible outcome at every step.
Client and Family Communication
Facing a UCMJ investigation or court-martial is one of the most stressful experiences a service member and their family can go through. The military justice process is unfamiliar, the stakes are high, and information is not always easy to obtain. Alexandra serves as the primary point of contact for clients and their families throughout the representation.
Clients receive direct access to her for legal briefings, strategy updates, and answers to questions about how the process works and what to expect next. Families are included in that communication when the client wants them involved. The goal is to make sure no one is left in the dark about something this important.
Global Case Coordination and Logistics
Service members are stationed around the world — in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and at installations across the United States. Courts-martial and administrative hearings happen at all of those locations. Alexandra oversees the coordination required to represent clients wherever they are, including working with overseas commands, scheduling witness interviews at remote locations, managing legal travel, and maintaining communication across time zones.
This kind of global coordination is not something every civilian criminal defense attorney can manage. It requires familiarity with how military installations operate, how JAG offices and convening authorities function, and how to move quickly when a client’s situation changes unexpectedly.
Why Alexandra’s Role Matters to Your Case
Military criminal defense is a narrow, specialized area of law. The UCMJ operates differently from civilian criminal law. The rules of evidence, the structure of proceedings, the roles of the convening authority and military judge, and the way panels (military juries) are selected and instructed — all of it functions according to its own system. An attorney without deep familiarity with that system is at a serious disadvantage from the start.
Alexandra brings more than 15 years of experience in military criminal defense. That experience spans Article 32 hearings, separation boards, and courts-martial conducted across multiple countries. She has worked on cases involving forensic evidence, digital evidence, DNA analysis, and expert witnesses — and she has developed cross-examination techniques specifically designed to challenge those forms of evidence in a military courtroom context.
Beyond her technical legal skills, her involvement at every stage of a case — from strategy sessions through trial — means the defense is coherent, consistent, and built around a clear narrative. That kind of preparation matters enormously when a service member’s career, freedom, and reputation are on the line.
Her Expertise and Background
- More than 15 years of experience in military criminal defense
- Presence at Article 32 hearings, separation boards, and courts-martial across multiple countries
- Skilled in forensic analysis, cross-examination strategy, and evidentiary motions
- Regular presenter at military law conferences and author of educational whitepapers on defense techniques
- Co-author of firm-branded trial frameworks and educational materials used in UCMJ litigation
Alexandra also contributes to the broader legal community through speaking engagements at military law conferences and through written materials on defense strategy. That ongoing engagement with current developments in military law helps ensure the firm’s approach stays current and effective.
Types of Cases Alexandra Handles
If you or someone you know is facing any of the following, Alexandra’s experience is directly relevant:
- Article 120 cases — sexual assault, sexual contact, and related charges under the UCMJ
- Article 134 cases — general article charges covering conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline
- Administrative separation boards — proceedings that can result in a service member being discharged, often with a characterization of service that affects VA benefits and future employment
- GOMOR defense — responding to General Officer Memoranda of Reprimand and working to prevent them from being filed in a permanent record
- Pre-charge investigations — legal representation during CID, NCIS, OSI, or CGIS investigations before any formal charges are filed
- Appeals and post-trial relief — challenging convictions or sentences after trial through the military appellate system
Related Pages and Resources
- Full Profile: Alexandra Gonzalez‑Waddington
- Meet Our Military Trial Team
- Defense Strategy & Trial Frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexandra Gonzalez‑Waddington’s role at Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC?
Alexandra Gonzalez‑Waddington is the co-founding partner and lead trial attorney at Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC. She is directly responsible for strategic planning and courtroom advocacy in military defense cases. Her role is hands-on — she is involved in case strategy from the pre-charge investigation stage through post-trial appeals, and she serves as the primary point of contact for clients and their families throughout the representation.
What kinds of cases does Alexandra handle?
She handles courts-martial brought under Articles 120 and 134 of the UCMJ, administrative separation boards, pre-charge investigations, GOMOR defense, and post-trial appeals. Her experience spans a wide range of military criminal and administrative matters affecting service members across all branches.
Does Alexandra Gonzalez‑Waddington work with clients stationed overseas?
Yes. Alexandra coordinates and leads defense efforts worldwide, including at overseas bases, deployed locations, and OCONUS hearings. She manages the logistical challenges of representing service members stationed in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere, and she is experienced in working with overseas commands and scheduling hearings or interviews at remote locations.
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