NOT GUILTY!! The history of the accusation against me, all the evidence that I gave OSI, and Mr. Waddington's work caliber were all part of my case that resulted of a NOT GUILTY verdict. First, I was accused of Sexual Assault a year ago by a girl that I have known for almost 2 years. I was noth...ing but good to her and she was the one that initiated everything. I was just following along with what she wanted. We had a complicated relationship but a relationship that anyone could tell that we're together. She immediately reported me to SARC the day after we had intercourse the night before. She suddenly flipped and turned against me. She had regrets, eventually lied/inconsistent on her statements and had the motive to fabricate. Second, when I was interrogated by OSI for 2 hours. I made a mistake of telling them my side of the story when I should of spoken to Mr. Waddington. I wrote a 12 page written sworn statement that eventually was disregarded because they had a video of me being interrogated and telling them details of what happened between her and I. I cooperated with them and I had no issue telling them anything they needed to know. Then I gave OSI my phone for the text messages as well as evidence from my computer regarding an apology letter from me to her. I basically gave OSI everything with a thought that I did not do anything wrong and that I thought they would help me find the truth in her accusation, but I made a HUGE mistake talking to them. All the evidence I gave them were turned to be used against me during the trial. I felt the most uncomfortable feeling I ever had listening/seeing all the evidence in court. I had relief when Mr. Waddington rebuttals the prosecutions argument as he did it with such a comforting feeling. Many things I definitely notice about Mr. Waddington upon seeing him work in the courtroom; his presence, his expertise, and a phenomenal Team Lead. I could sense Mr. Waddington's presence when he is in the courtroom. Even the audience/spectators that attends, packs the whole courtroom majority for the support of me, have noticed and only wanting to hear and see Mr. Waddington. Audience/spectators admired him. Even the jury seemed the same way. I could feel the safety and comfort that everything will be alright each time I see Mr. Waddington knowing that he is there for me. Mr. Waddington's expertise is something I definitely notice when he was defending me. He researched everything that was needed to properly dismantle prosecution's witness, arguments, and what they were going to say. For instance, during my trial he aggressively questioned the girl who accused me and she completely fell apart not knowing how to answer besides "I don't recall" or "I don't know". Similarly, the OSI agent who led my case and the one who interrogated me testified and was completely hammered by Mr. Waddington. Everyone in the audience kept talking about it when they get a chance to gossip. Also, it was an eye opening when the OSI agent admitted under oath that he did not do a proper investigation and was biased against me. He used the tactic "Believe the Victim" and "we're on your team" when interviewing the accuser. I did not stand a chance and I was already guilty in their eyes. Mr. Waddington caught that and skillfully defended my innocence. Mr. Waddington and his Defense team are phenomenal to witness. He brought in with him three experts that countered prosecution's experts. They communicated with laptops while prosecution communicated with their expert on sticky notes that was obnoxious to see. It was night and day. When one of Mr. Waddington's experts notice something that prosecution's expert does not know, they could relay information immediately. Mr. Waddington questions their expert on the spot as he cross-exam them resulting their answers to be in our favor. In all, do not hesitate to hire Mr. Waddington when your life and career is on the line.

Michael Waddington did a fantastic job defending my son, a Sr. Airman in a sexual assault case. My son was found not guilty because Michael was able to cross examine the prosecution's witnesses and expose their inconsistencies which led the jury to conclude there was obvious reasonable doubt, The G...overnment (prosecution) was determined to sentence my son. By doing so , he would have been labeled as a sex offender for the rest of his life with possibly a 20+ year prison sentence. When the prosecution did it's opening statements, I felt my heart sink to the floor, but when Michael countered with his, I knew the prosecution was in for a war which Michael ultimately won. My son was released from the Air Force and is now free to start his life over. Michael made that happen. If I had chosen to continue with the military lawyer appointed, I have no doubt that my son would have been convicted a sex offender and serving many years of jail time, I also have to acknowledge Alexandra Gonzalez - Waddington, Michael's wife and law partner. She is incredible and a perfect compliment to Michael. Her "hand holding" was so compassionate. I had so many questions leading up to my son's trial. Now I know why Michael can't always be available while he is concentrating on a trial. She put myself and family at ease by answering all our concerns. Her quick replies to my text messages and voicemails were nothing short of remarkable. Michael and Alexandra are truly an outstanding law team and one worthy of your case.

Our son was being tried on multiple counts of sexual assault and simple assault. The Trial Defense Services military attorney appointed for his case wanted to use a "crime of passion" defense even though our son was innocent across the board. After a very disappointing 412 hearing it was clear we n...eeded new representation. We found Mr. Waddington and immediately hired him to represent our son. With less than 70 days before the trial he analyzed the situation and charges and came back with a hard hitting defense that destroyed the prosecutions case and witnesses. Had we not hired him, our son would be in prison instead of immediately being un-flagged and re-enlisting. I recommend Michael Waddington to any military member who needs aggressive, knowledgeable, and highly competent representation. He was worth every penny!

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.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Pitbull for the powerless is how I describe this real American hero. I was facing a general court-martial for an alleged sexual assault which could have wrongfully ended my 20-year career and destroyed my family. I found Mr. Waddington's information online and contacted him right away.... There was no question he was the man for the job. He was hired and set out to rightfully defend me against this horrible allegation. Mr. Waddington knows the law and he knows the UCMJ. He tirelessly prepared and fought for me and we were successful in court! Now a 20-year career has been restored and a family is still intact thanks for Mr. Waddington's dedication to defending those like me that have had an attempted character assassination target placed upon them. Mr. Waddington was the right man for my UCMJ criminal defense case and he IS the right man for your case as well! I would hire him again and recommend others do as well. Even those supporting me in the courtroom made similar comments about him being one of the best defense attorneys they're ever heard argue in court. he was a consummate professional both in and out of court. he made himself available to me letting me know I was the priority as his client. Thank you, Mr. Waddington, for giving me my life and career back!