Michael S. Waddington

I was accused of Sexual Assault in the military (Article 120). When my original ADC separated from active duty, I was terrified my case would fall through the cracks as I transitioned to another defense council. As a military officer, I had a lot to lose. After several deep discussions with loved one...s it became abundantly clear it's not worth chancing your freedom against military prosecutors. Enter Michael Waddington. From day one Mr. Waddington was active and involved with my case. He asked deep, probing questions, not because he was concerned with my feelings on the case, but because he cared about proving my innocence. I chose to retain my ADC, and they meshed effortlessly from my perspective. The weekend before my trial he flew in and we hit the ground running in preparation. During my trial, he handled the opening, closing, and cross-examination of several key witnesses. His cross-examination was bar-none in the courtroom. He knew what his objective was and how to expertly pull that information each time. He came off as an absolute professional and expert at what he does in the military courtroom. He poked holes in the prosecution's case throughout. During the closings, you could see the prosecution making a last-ditch effort to discredit some of their witnesses. Mr. Waddington's closing was simple and straight to the point of the case, regardless of the prosecutor's many efforts to misdirect; he pointed out the MANY holes in their case they were unable to address. At the end of the day, I was acquitted of all charges and specifications. There really is no price I could place on the relief I feel knowing I can continue my career. The paralegal on my case commented at one point, "I've seen my fair share of civilian attorneys and Mr. Waddington is the best, by far." Rest assured, he has your best interest in mind and he will be respected in whatever legal setting you may end up in.

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.

What’s your life’s work worth? I believe many of Michael and Alexandra’s clients are junior in time/grade in the military. That being the case, many of the posted reviews are from the perspective of younger Service Members or their parents. As a more ‘seasoned’ Service Member, I have spent over tw...o decades in uniform. That’s when I found my family and my life’s work under attack by false accusations. Highly competent legal representation by Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC was the only way we succeeded in saving both. Bottom line, “NOT GUILTY on all counts” was the truth and it is what the judge read from a panel of my peers at the conclusion of my trial. The alternative: unthinkable – incarcerated for over 30 years, sex offender registration for life, a dishonorable discharge, and a family destroyed…by lies and a system heavily weighted in favor of the alleged victim. Candidly, I did have Great Expectations of Michael and Alexandra. My expectations were exceeded! Is it expensive? – only if you mistakenly frame the cost as anything other than an investment…in you. Give yourself permission – YOU are worth it! The great people of Gonzalez & Waddington – Michael, Alexandra, and Sandra – were phenomenal through the entire process. Over a 14-month ordeal from first being notified by CID of an impending investigation until the end of a 3-day trial. All of this turmoil stemming from sexual assault allegations dating back years. The circumstances of the allegation and the actions of the alleged victim across the years until the trial are incredible and near beyond belief. I give you that insight to say that Michael, Alexandra, and our assigned Trial Defense Service (TDS) attorney had a very complex case to manage. Professional, smart, and caring accurately describe how they aided my family and me in preparing and fighting for our present lives and future dreams. We did our part to gather information/facts, submit our character witness list, and follow careful protocols of avoiding social media and not making statements or discussing our case with ANYONE outside of our legal team. Our level of input was matched or exceeded at every turn. Military law is complex; don’t fight it alone. You need the best legal representation to successfully work yourself out of the maze. You need Michael and Alexandra on your Team. Make the investment! I am forever indebted to them and happily recommend their services to anyone facing serious UCMJ charges. What’s your life’s work worth? Don’t squander another minute!

He knows what service members go through with the rigged military justice system. Don’t look any where when you find yourself being falsely accused of sexual assault. The prosecutors fear him because he does not back down. He knows all the tricks and lies they use to convict innocent service members.... He will fight for you the same way he fought for me. Today am home with my family working a nice job because of him. Don’t talk to investigators please call the Waddington’s before you open your mouth. Thank you Michael and Alex. May God bless y’all. Keep on fighting for the innocent.

Michael Waddington was a beacon of hope to myself and those whom I care for during a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh or impossible. He was able to defend me from an unjust accusation that involved a mentally unstable woman who claimed... that she was sexually assaulted by two individuals that she did not know. The prosecutors put a great amount of effort in accusing me of a crime that I was not guilty of. I was investigated for two years for this false sexual assault allegation in which I was not present at the scene of the crime! I have been in the military for over four years. I haven't received one single misconduct or counseling . I was at the end stage of a med board and everything was put on hold because they needed someone to pin this crime on. You may think that because you are innocent and truthful that thing will work in your favor , but this is simply not the case. In this system , if you do not have an experienced attorney for a court martial it is very possible that you will end up in jail regardless if you are innocent. The government has endless amounts of resources to make this happen , the military court is unfair!! However, Mr. Waddington made sure that I had a fair shot to tell my story, we worked together with him and his wife Alex. Every local attorney that I told my story advised me that it was not necessary to hire a civilian attorney because they didn’t feel as though the case would be strong enough to make it to trial . However, the case went further than expected , therefore I decided to be proactive and call Alex Waddington, she instantly took an interest in my case. The TDS attorneys did literally nothing for two years! Honestly, I didn’t feel as though I needed someone of such high status for my case , but I am glad I hired him . The plaintiff told over 9 completely different stories on sworn statements and even lied in court, the prosecutors began to lie with her. Mr. Waddington did an amazing job on the stand,, it definitely took me by surprise, I immediately realized why I invested in him . Mr. Waddington exposed the prosecutor, eliminators, and CID on their negligence, unprofessionalism, and deceitfulness . Thanks to Mr.Waddington's statement, it is rumored that CID will face disciplinary action for not doing a real investigation for this case. This case was an example of an ultimate bully tatic in which they all ganged up on an innocent person of high moral character in an attempt to put me in jail. It hurt me deeply that I swore to serve and protect this country with my life and this is how I am repaid, I was falsely criminalized and dehumanized. Mr. Waddington took on all of them on single-handedly, it was like watching Muhammad Ali in a fight ! Mr. Waddington was very modest yet ironically he exceeded my expectations. Thanks to Mr. Waddington, I was able to get out with an honorable discharge and med board . Mr. Waddington convinced everybody that I was innocent. Even the MP’s said to me “I knew you didn’t commit that crime, I knew you were innocent ." I am eternally grateful for Mr. Waddington's service and I hereby recommend Mr. Michael Waddington without reservation. If you believe you are innocent please call Mr. Waddington , his fees are not cheap but it is worth the investment. I am a single father of a daughter with no support system, If I can make it happen I know you can.