Michael S. Waddington

An accusation of sexual assault or Assault and Battery is a major life-changing event for any military service member. As a Senior NCO with over 20 years, you will be ignored, looked at like you are guilty before you even have a trial. DoD-provided Trial defense lawyers; you'll be told to "just wait"... or "stand by" until things get to the worst possible point and then offered a Chapter 10 to speed up the process of getting you out losing everything you worked for. If you’re a fighter for what you earned in your career and family life. I highly recommend you hire a dedicated professional like Michael Waddington and his team. My investigation started in November 2019 and then charged in September 2020 causing extreme life stressors. The process of locating a civilian lawyer is also not intuitive, as many of the websites are misleading or confusing. Again, consider what your life is worth to you. Consider the lifelong repercussions of a dishonorable or other-than-honorable discharge, and realize that you will not be able to fight the vast resources of the U.S. Government alone. The Waddington team actually answers their phones. They text back in a timely manner. They will review all the evidence, even as it continues to change and grow over time, and they will construct the best possible case to save your life. Expenses may seem like a lot of money, but I know to this day that it's some of the best money I have ever spent. Do yourself a favor; before talking to anyone, hire Michael Waddington.

Hard Hitting Aggressive Representation. We Defend Serious Criminal Cases Worldwide. this is correct he Flew all the way from the states to Vilseck, Germany to represent me. no matter the distance his team and him will answer all the questions you need. great outcome! Waddington was patient, kept his... word and was very understanding! he will defend you and fight for you he will get every detail known and he will give you the best results I was being charges for adultery , assault and more crazy the military tried but if you have Mr Waddington by you there's no one more clear and professional in the court room. He answered all my questions, even when I asked them several times! he will make you feel like a brother or a part of the family Trust him once you hire him put all the trust in him and what ever he tells you listen to him and everything will be fine. freedom is priceless don't think twice his the best criminal defense lawyer no questions ask. as a Result I was found NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES I can't thank him enough I'm free God worked trough this men to give me a second chance at life god bless who ever is reading this trust me you should hire him as soon as possible if you need a lawyer.

Mr. Waddington knows how to step in and take control. We've been communicating on and off about my case for over a year. Sandra and Alex were also amazing and I never felt like I wasn't first priority. At first we were preparing for a court martial for sexual assault, then that got dropped 2 month af...ter I hired the Waddington's. No charges were ever preferred, but I was notified several months later that I would be facing a board of inquiry (BOI) for various misconduct. Without any hesitation, I decided to follow through with having Mr. Waddington fight my case at a board because I did not trust that my ADC would provide an adequate defense (I later requested a different ADC). Two days before my board, Micheal showed up looking like he was ready for war! He and my newly appointed ADC prepped intensely and I was very impressed by how well they worked with each other and how much they knew about my case without me having to clarify much. I felt a new sense of confidence going into the board knowing that my team was ready to put on an intense fight. Mr. Waddington's focus was to tell a story, that was his strategy. That became evident from the opening arguments where I heard him summarize my case to the board like an exciting movie trailer. Anyone who heard his opening would definitely pay to go see the flick, whereas the prosecution/recorders opening statement sounded like a straight to VHS movie in 2019. Throughout the BOI, I could tell that the prosecution stood no chance. Michael is a master at getting the facts out, even when I thought that he should add certain details and questions during his cross examination of witnesses, but I had to hold back and let the man do his thing in excellent form. I was quite entertained whenever he caught my accusers in their lies and whenever he got them to admit things which corroborated my story. The man is an artist, a storyteller, a well seasoned defense attorney, and a well oiled weapon when it comes to defense. He managed to prove my case and 9 out of 11 allegations were thrown out by the board, only leaving me with fraternization and adultery, which is what I admitted to since day one, almost 2 years ago. Look no further when it comes to true professionalism, experience, and aggressive defense! Thanks for helping me with my career and I'm glad that I made the choice to bring you onboard!

The nightmare began when I was targeted by an online blackmail, and escalated when law enforcement charged me with attempted sexual assault. I was facing felony charges and the end of everything I worked for. After carefully searching for representation expert in the UCMJ, I called Waddington & Go...nzalez, and it was the best possible decision. Michael and Alexandra clearly articulated what was happening, what could happen, and what they were going to do. With their help, the charges were ultimately dropped and I am able to resume life free of a criminal record. I would recommend Michael Waddington to anyone facing Court-Martial.

In October of 2016 I learned I was under investigation and shortly after learned it was for two charges of sexual assault. The investigation, decisions, etc. took months and in May 2017 I was taken to an administrative discharge board. At this point in my career I had over 23 years of service and my ...approved retirement was cancelled until the outcome of the board. Months before the decision to go to a board I hired Michael Waddington and he worked alongside my military legal counsel. The time leading up to the board was tense and I provided whatever information I could to both of my attorneys. At times I felt no one was doing anything with the information and I would remind myself it is a slow process and things would work out eventually. Be prepared to do a lot of work yourself by seeking out people that will stand by you, get letters written, ask folks to testify, etc. My real interaction with Michael was when he flew in for my board and began preparing. Michael presented a strong case for me and while my two accusers did not testify (not mandatory with a board), he did cross examine one “witness” and Michael kept his cool the entire time. The “witness” lost his temper, Michael smashed his creditability, and it was obvious the “witness” was lying. In addition, both of my attorneys had a game plan and knew when to object and when to let things slide. As the days passed I felt I was in good hands. Michael and my military attorney also made the prosecution look ridiculous…they found weaknesses and pounced on opportunities to show it. Part of me believes my military attorney stepped up her game because she would be working side-by-side with Michael…that is something to consider when hiring him as well. Luckily I had two great attorneys…Michael and my military counsel. In the end I was found “not guilty.” I was falsely accused and the military/government did not care about me, did not believe me, and no matter what the accusers said the prosecution used that against me. Be ready for a low point in your life because you cannot trust anyone. I cannot speak about Michael’s performance for someone who is sincerely guilty of a crime, but in my case he helped save all the benefits that I had earned over 23 years of service. I am now retired from active duty and thankful that I opted to hire Michael during the most stressful period of my life. I only wish I could hire him again to sue the women that falsely accused me. Sadly, there is nothing I can really do to them in this day and age. Hopefully in time those falsely accused can sue those that try to ruin their careers/lives. I still possess a lot of anger towards the military and how easily it allows false accusations to occur. In closing, while his services do cost a lot, in the long run having him on your side may help you save money and your career in the long run. He presented a solid case, worked on it the entire time he was in town, and his opening/closing statements were well thought out. During the board he would let me know what was going on and provide honest feedback about various topics. Michael devoted all his attention during the time he was in town to ensure he gave me the best possible defense. If you find yourself in a bad situation like I was hiring Michael will give you some piece of mind. He will work for you and hopefully give you the best possible outcome for your situation.