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Alexandra González-Waddington is a military defense and criminal defense lawyer and a founding partner of Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC. For more than 20 years she has defended Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen in court-martial, Article 120 sexual assault cases, GOMOR and letter of reprimand rebuttals, command-directed investigations (CDIs), AR 15-6 investigations, Article 15/NJP proceedings, administrative separation boards and officer Boards of Inquiry. She represents clients at installations worldwide, in English and Spanish.
Military defense practice
Author
Alexandra has co-written trial guides used by criminal defense lawyers across the United States:
Since 2013 she has written military justice chapters for the American Bar Association's annual The State of Criminal Justice, covering victim-rights changes, the Military Justice Act of 2016, the 2022 NDAA changes to the UCMJ and military justice reform through 2024.
Speaking and media
Alexandra lectured at the National Trial Lawyers Summit in Miami Beach on "Appealing to Diverse Juries Without Building Walls," on jury selection in sexual assault and war crime trials. Her cases have been covered by 60 Minutes, ABC Nightline, CNN, the BBC, Rolling Stone and Fox News.
Background
Before co-founding the firm, Alexandra was one of the first public defenders for Georgia's Augusta Judicial Circuit. She earned her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she completed the Integrated Trial Advocacy Program, and her B.A. from Duquesne University. She is licensed in Florida and Georgia and is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). She is also a Georgia Registered Mediator for both domestic and civil litigation matters. Alexandra was born and raised in Puerto Rico.
Flat fees: GOMOR and letter of reprimand rebuttals and Article 15s from $7,500; administrative separation boards $20,000 to $25,000; courts-martial from $40,000.
Free consultation: use the Contact button on this profile or reach Gonzalez & Waddington through the firm website and phone number listed here.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2023
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2003
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Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Justice Was Served
Mr. Waddington and his team are a true powerhouse duo! I was facing three charges: Article 120, w/2x specifications, Article 128b, w/2x specifications, and Article 128, w/1x specification. All these charges combined was enough jail time for two lifetimes. I knew I needed a professional with experien...
Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Top Notch Lawyer with a Heart
I consulted with Alexandra about an ongoing CID investigation that I had been dealing with for over a year. In my situation, I had an affair with a woman that became my stalker after I stopped returning her calls and texts. Given the current victim SHARP climate in the Army, I should have hired a la...
Posted by David | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
David to the Governments Goliath
First, if you are reading this stop and email the Waddington’s NOW! It will immediately give you a fighting chance. Second not all lawyers on the internet are the same, so be careful, Do your research and don’t settle for a sub par lawyer. My story is from a distinguished senior NCO, that was prepari...
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Alexandra was a blessing
I first retained the Waddington’s back in 2018, when I filed for divorce after I caught my wife cheating on me. In retaliation, she falsely accused me of sexually assaulting her throughout our marriage and domestic violence. OSI did no investigation. None, other than to take my wife’s statement. They...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Top notch legal counselor
I hired Alexandra when I was investigated by CID for abusive sexual contact, sexual harassment, and violation of a regulation. The TDS office was always closed because of COVID and they never answered the phone. But, it was a blessing in disguise because I found Gonzalez and Waddington online. From t...
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Alexandra is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation."
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Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
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Honors in Trial Advocacy, Temple University School of Law
2005 - Present
Partner, Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC
2004 - 2005
Defense Lawyer, Augusta GA Public Defenders Office
2010 - Present
National Association of Court Martial LawyersBoard Member
2006 - Present
National Association of Military Defense LawyersPast President
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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Appealing to Diverse Juries Without Building Walls
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Cross Examining Alleged Victims in Sex Cases
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Legal Guides
My son was convicted at a court martial this week, can we appeal
10 Oct 2015
24 years ago I received a Bad Conduct discharge from the Air Force and 7 months confinement for usage of cocaine at a party.
13 Oct 2015
Can a TS clearance reveal a dismissed infraction?
08 Oct 2015
Procedures at an Article 32 preliminary hearing in a military court martial
03 Oct 2015
Overview of UCMJ Article 32 procedures in a military court martial
03 Oct 2015
Alternatives to pleading naked in a military court martial
03 Oct 2015