Security Clearance Appeals

If your security clearance was denied or revoked, a security clearance appeal may be an appropriate option for you. To find out if you are eligible for a security clearance appeal, contact The Edmunds Law Firm today. Attorney Alan V. Edmunds has extensive experience in a complete range of security clearance matters, including appeals.

When is a Security Clearance Appeal Appropriate?

The government will deny security clearance in cases where it is not clear if a person is fit for clearance. If you feel that your reason for denial is unfair or invalid, an appeal may be appropriate. Security clearance is required for many different types of government work, including members of the military, government contractors, federal employees, law enforcement personnel and private sector employees.

Complicated Area of Law

Obtaining a security clearance can be an involved and complicated process. Because it is such a specialized area of law, it is important to work with an attorney who has experience handling these specific types of cases.

Attorney Alan V. Edmunds has been handling security clearance matters for more than 30 years. He is very knowledgeable of this area of law and will be able to help you build a strong appeals case. Applying for a security clearance is a complex process that involves an exhaustive check of the applicant's background by investigators worldwide.

The meticulous investigation covers virtually every aspect of a person's background including:

• Education
• Criminal history
• History of drug or alcohol abuse
• Financial and credit history
• Psychological profile
• Employment
• Family history
• Foreign influence
• Names and addresses of family members, including divorced spouses
• Interviews of friends, neighbors and relatives
• Time spent out of the country
• Mental and physical health history
• Military service
• Lifestyle
• In this rigorous process, the government errs on the side of caution. According to the Supreme Court, "security clearance determinations should err, if they must, on the side of denials."

When a person feels they have been unjustly denied a security clearance he or she can appeal the decision. Appealing denial of a security clearance is a much stricter process than an appeal in criminal law. The normal checks and balances of the government's authority are not in favor of the person appealing the decision in the same way they are in a criminal proceeding.

It is customary for the Appeals Board to uphold the decision of the Judge when a security appeals hearing is conducted. Therefore, it is essential at this time to secure the services of a lawyer with special expertise in helping people overturn security clearance denial. Your attorney should have years of experience in this very complex area of the law. The sooner you secure the services of an excellent appeals attorney, the better your chances are for overturning the denial of a clearance.

Contact a Security Clearance Appeals Attorney

Your likelihood of reversing a judge's decision that you consider to be arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to the law are much better when you hire a well-qualified security clearance attorney.

If you are not sure why your application was denied, or if you feel that the reason listed is invalid, contact our law firm for help. Attorney Alan V. Edmunds will evaluate the full circumstances of your specific case and determine if you are eligible for appeal. He will advocate on your behalf and help guide you through what can be a confusing and overwhelming legal process.

To schedule a private consultation with security clearance attorney Alan V. Edmunds, please call toll free (800) 481-2526 or send us an email and we will respond promptly.