Security Clearance Victory Following DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse; Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Chula Vista, CA
May, 2022
The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision for their client from the Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). The client was initially issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing the security concerns under Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse and Guideline E: Personal Conduct.
The Edmunds Law Firm assembled documents and prepared legal arguments for the hearing to mitigate the Government’s concerns. The client became paralyzed after an off-road ATV accident in 2005. Since his accident, he has been permanently in a wheelchair and suffers from chronic back pain in addition to fatigue and soreness. The client chose not to use opioids that doctors wanted to prescribe him and only took over- the – counter medications. He used marijuana after joining adaptive sports programs and meeting others in wheelchairs who used marijuana to control the pain successfully.
The Edmunds Law Firm presented a strong case which included arguing the mitigating factors and was able to alleviate the Government’s concerns. The Administrative Judge was convinced that the client is not a threat to the United States National Security and his Security Clearance was granted.
If you have been issued a Statement of Reasons or a Notice to Revoke or Deny your Security Clearance, call The Edmunds Law Firm today. Let us use our over 40 years of experience to help you. You can call us right now at (800)481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for instructional videos and client reviews.
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Security Clearance Victory Following DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals
Guideline B: Foreign Influence; Guideline C: Foreign Preference
Annapolis, MD
May 2022
The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision for their client from the Department of Defense: Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). The client was initially issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) April 2021 detailing the security concerns under Guideline B: Foreign Influences and Guideline C: Foreign Preference.
Here at The Edmunds Law Firm, we got straight to work. Per Guideline B: The client’s girlfriend at the time (circa 2017) was a citizen and resident of France. The client was sending his girlfriend US money to help with rent and expenses. The client plans to retire in France in 2025 as well as had assets in France. Per Guideline C: The client was offered a civilian employment in Italy circa July, 2018.
During the hearing, Attorney Edmunds presented documentation that provided mitigating evidence on the client’s behalf. By arguing the mitigating factors, the Administrative Judge was swayed and found that the client is not a threat to The United States National Security and granted his Security Clearance.
If you have been issued a Statement of Reasons or a Notice to Revoke or Deny Security Clearance, call The Edmunds Law Firm today. Let us use our 45 years of experience to help you succeed. You can call us right now at (800)481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for instructional videos and client reviews.
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Security Clearance Victory following DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline K: Handling Protected Information; Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Highlands Ranch, CO
May 2022
Attorney Alan Edmunds received a favorable decision from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). His client was issued multiple allegations in the Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing security concerns under Guideline K: Handling Protected Information and Guideline E: Personal Conduct.
The Edmunds Law Firm got right to work on this case and did what they do best and fought for the client. During the scheduled virtual hearing, Attorney Edmunds presented the Administrative Judge with the client’s exhibits. The client had unknowingly brought his personal cell in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and installed an unauthorized memory upgrade chip to his work computer.
With the documents and arguments that were presented to the Administrative Judge, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with the National Security interests to grant the client his Security Clearance.
No Guideline is too difficult for Attorney Edmunds and his team of Security Clearance Experts. Attorney Edmunds can help with any phase of the Security Clearance process. Call us today at (800) 481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearance.com for more information and client reviews.
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Security Clearance Victory Following DoDCAF Hearing
Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse; I: Psychological Conditions; J: Criminal Conduct
Evans Mills, NY
May 2022
The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision for their client from the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility(DoDCAF). The client was initially issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing the security concerns under Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse; Guideline I: Psychological Conditions and Guideline J: Criminal Conduct.
Here at The Edmunds Law Firm, we never turn down a challenge and got straight to work for the client. The client was prescribed medications after having a surgery on 2016 and used marijuana in 2018. In the same year as this the client sought treatment voluntarily to overcome his dependencies. The client had since stopped all illegal drug and alcohol use since May 2018.
In the written response to the SOR, Attorney Edmunds presented documentation that provided mitigating evidence on the clients behalf. By arguing the mitigating factors, the Firm was able to has resolved the issues at hand and DoD CAF was convinced that the client is not a threat to the United States National Security and his access was granted.
If you have been issued a Statement of Reasons or a Notice to Revoke or Deny security clearance, call The Edmunds Law Firm today. Let us put our over 40 years of experience to help you. You can call us right now at (800)481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for instructional videos and client reviews.
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Security Clearance Victory following DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Woodbridge, VA
January 2022
Attorney Alan Edmunds received a favorable decision from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). His client was issued multiple Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing security concerns under Guidelines E: Personal Conduct, F: Financial Considerations, G: Alcohol Consumption, H: Drug Involvement, I: Psychological Conditions, and J: Criminal Conduct. Attorney Edmunds and his team of experts responded to the Statement of Reasons, successfully mitigating all the security concerns, expect for Guideline F.
Guideline F issues are incredibly common, yet very difficult to overcome. However, the Edmunds Law Firm did what they do best and fought for the client. During the scheduled virtual hearing, Attorney Edmunds presented the Administrative Judge with the clients exhibits. The Administrative Judge determined that was not enough to mitigate their concerns. That did not stop the Edmunds Law Firm. Attorney Edmunds and his team submitted 104 pages of Post-Hearing Exhibits, specifically detailing what each document successfully mitigates.
The Administrative Judge was swayed by these arguments and documents. In his decision, the judge found that it was clearly consistent with the national interest to grant the Firm’s client eligibility for access to classified information.
No Guideline is too difficult for Attorney Edmunds and his team of Security Clearance Experts. Attorney Edmunds can help with any phase of the Security Clearance process. Call us today at (800) 481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information and client reviews.
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Security Clearance Victory After Hearing with Administrative Judge
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA)
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Weptumpka, AL
February 2022
The team of Security Clearance Experts at The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable adjudication from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). The Firm’s client was issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing the government’s concerns under Guideline F: Financial Considerations and subsequently granted a hearing.
The Firm’s client had suffered major financial losses during the 2008 market downturn. He had the unfortunate luck of graduating that same year. His high expectations of success in the workforce were met with economic crisis. Like so many Americans, it has taken a long time to recover.
By presenting 25 exhibits outlining evidence on mitigating factors and the Whole Person Concept, Attorney Jerald Washington was able to prove to the court that his client’s financial concerns were under control and posed no risk to national security. As a Senior Integration Engineer, his client was an asset to United States intelligence.
The Administrative Law Judge was persuaded by Mr. Washington’s arguments and issued a favorable adjudication for the client. As a result, his eligibility for access to classified information was granted, allowing him to continue his promising career in service of his country.
If you have received a Statement of Reasons or need an expert’s touch at your hearing, call the Edmunds Law Firm today at (800) 481-2526. You can also find client reviews and additional information by visiting www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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Favorable Decision on Discharge Upgrade for USMC Combat Veteran
Department of the Navy
Board for Correction of Naval Records
Frederick, MD
February 2022
The Edmunds Law Firm was recently notified of a favorable adjudication from the Department of the Navy, Board for Correction of Naval Records (“the Board”).
The Firm’s client, a US Marine Corps combat veteran, was discharged nearly a decade ago with an other than honorable characterization due to drug and alcohol use between combat deployments.
He had no such issues prior to his first deployment. However, after returning from a tour of duty in 2004, the client and his unit were told they would be returning to battle in only a few short months.
Prior to his discharge, he had been diagnosed in-service with “alcohol dependence/substance related event” due to possible combat stress. After his discharge, he was diagnosed with PTSD/Major Depressive Disorder with Panic due to combat experience.
It was clear that this soldier did not deserve anything but an honorable discharge. Attorney Alan Edmunds and his team of security clearance attorneys immediately got to work and requested the Board to review their petition alleging error and injustice.
Upon review of the Firm’s written upgrade brief and supporting exhibits, the Board was indeed convinced that corrective action was necessary. They found that a nexus existed between the client’s traumatic combat experiences and his misconduct.
As a result, the Firm’s client was issued a new DD Form 2014 that reflected an Honorable discharge, allowing for full veterans’ benefits and privileges.
If you were discharged from the military due to misconduct that can be traced to the effects of combat, contact The Edmunds Law Firm today at (800) 481-2526. You can also visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for instructional videos and client reviews.
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Security Clearance Granted After Hearing with Administrative Judge
Department of Defense
Defense office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA)
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
Downey, CA
February 2022
The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) recently sent notice of another victory to the Edmunds Law Firm. The Firm was hired to mitigate the concerns over their client’s drug involvement and substance misuse under Guideline H.
The Firm’s client was a 27-year-old engineer working as a government contractor. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DODCAF) had issued him a Statement of Reasons (SOR) outlining illegal drug use.
However, Attorney Alan Edmunds knew his client was not a security risk. He had only used marijuana twice in high school and more recently, didn’t realize there was marijuana in a vape pen he had borrowed from a friend. Clearly, he was far from a drug abuser.
In a powerful Response to SOR, Mr. Edmunds demanded a hearing in front of an Administrative Judge, which was quickly granted. During the hearing, Attorney Edmunds presented 18 exhibits to support mitigating arguments and the Whole Person Concept.
The Administrative Law Judge was convinced by these arguments. In his decision, the Judge found that it was clearly consistent with the national interest to grant the Firm’s client eligibility for access to classified information.
If you have received a Statement of Reasons or otherwise need help in maintaining your security clearance, contact the Edmunds Law Firm today! Call (800) 481.2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for client reviews and other DOHA victories.
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Security Clearance Victory After Hearing with Administrative Judge
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA)
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Bowie, MD
February 2022
Attorney Alan Edmunds received notice of a favorable decision from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). His client was initially issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing security concerns under Guideline F: Financial Considerations.
Guideline F issues are extremely common, particularly for anyone with student loans. Unsurprisingly, these cases have been on the rise. Despite their frequency, they can be difficult to win without the appropriate documentation.
With over 40 years of experience in this area, the Security Clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm knew exactly where to begin. Though their client still had debt at the time of the DOHA hearing, Attorney Alan Edmunds was able to present evidence that substantial steps had been taken in addressing those debts.
Attorney Edmunds also presented evidence that many of these debts were caused by unforeseen family and health problems, in addition to student loans. He insisted his client acted reasonably under the circumstances and that the protective services officer is not at all a risk to national security.
The Administrative Law Judge determined that Mr. Edmunds was correct and issued his client a favorable adjudication. Eligibility for access to classified information was granted, and the Firm’s client was able to continue in his promising career in service of U.S. National Security.
If you have received a Statement of Reasons or need an expert’s touch at your hearing, call the Edmunds Law Firm today at (800) 481-2526. You can also find client reviews and additional information by visiting www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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Clearance Granted After Response to Interrogatories
Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption
Saint Petersburg, FL
February 2022
There are many steps an agency may take in an investigation to determine access eligibility to classified information. One important such step is responding to government interrogatories. This is where cases can be won before they even begin. Because it determines whether a Statement of Reasons (SOR) is even issued, this type of response must be handled with care and expertise.
The Edmunds Law firm recently acquired a favorable determination for their client at this very stage. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DODCAF) issued a questionnaire requesting additional information about his use of alcohol. This signaled the government’s concerns under Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption.
The Firm submitted a detailed response to the government’s questionnaire. This included powerful evidence that their client voluntarily and successfully completed treatment and rehabilitation over four (4) years ago and has not had any alcohol-related incidents since.
Attorney Edmunds’s response to DODCAF’s interrogatories was well-received as the government’s Guideline G concerns were mitigated. Mr. Edmunds was able to prove that his client was not a threat to U.S. national security.
As a result, DODCAF took no further investigative action and the Firm’s client was granted his security clearance.
The Security Clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm know what it takes to mitigate concerns at this early stage of government inquiry. If you have received an interrogatory request or need help with any stage of the security clearance process, call us today at (800) 481-2526. You can also visit our website at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for client reviews and instructional videos.
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Security Clearance Victory Following DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
San Diego, CA
January 2022
Attorney Alan Edmunds received notice of a favorable decision for his client from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). His client was initially issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing security concerns under Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse.
Guideline H issues are surprisingly common, particularly when the government looks back to a subject’s college years. Despite their frequency, these cases can be hard to overcome.
Never turning down a challenge, The Edmunds Law Firm’s team of Security Clearance experts got straight to work. They discovered the government had concerns about their 45-year-old client’s marijuana experimentation that took place over 25 years ago. At that point in his life, the client did not hold a security clearance, nor did he have plans to hold one in the future.
In other words, this exceptional government contractor was not a risk to national security after years of exemplary service and abstinence from drug use.
During the scheduled virtual hearing, Attorney Edmunds presented documentation that provided mitigating evidence, including the Whole Person Concept.
The Administrative Judge was swayed by these arguments and found that the client has been and is willing to maintain conduct expected of one holding a security clearance. Therefore, eligibility for access to classified information was granted.
Government concerns over Guideline H issues require a specific response that Alan Edmunds has perfected in his 40+ years of experience. If you have received a Statement of Reasons or need an expert’s touch at your hearing, call the Edmunds Law Firm today at (800) 481-2526. You can also find client reviews and additional information by visiting www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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Victory Following Response to SOR and DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA)
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
Aldie, VA
January 2022
The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of yet another victory in front of the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA).
The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DODCAF) issued Attorney Alan Edmunds’s client a Statement of Reasons (SOR) outlining concerns arising out of Guideline H, Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse. The client had used marijuana on a few occasions over the past decade.
Attorney Edmunds and his top team of Security Clearance attorneys see this type of case regularly and know exactly what it takes to mitigate the government’s concerns.
The Firm’s client, a 36-year-old government contractor, was a crucial component to government programs such as Early Warning Missile Defense Radar development, the Air Force and Missile Defense Agency, CVN-78 services for the Navy, and air traffic control training services for the Federal Aviation Administration.
In his 77-page Response to SOR, Attorney Edmunds argued mitigating factors and the Whole Person Concept. He also represented his client via virtual hearing in front of a DOHA Administrative Judge. He was able to show the Judge that his client had not used any illegal drug in the past four years and did not intend to do so again.
In the end, the court was convinced that a few, infrequent uses of marijuana were not enough to call the client’s integrity and trustworthiness into question. Because the government’s concerns were mitigated, her eligibility for access to classified information was granted.
If you have received a Statement of Reasons or are in any other phase of the Security Clearance process, call the Edmunds Law Firm today at (800) 481-2526. You can also visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information and client reviews. There is no time to waste!
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Security Clearance Victory Following Response to SOR
Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
Poulsbo, WA
January 2022
The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision upon appeal of their client’s denied Security Clearance Application. The Statement of Reasons alleged concerns under Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse based on six uses of marijuana over a four-year period.
In his Response to Statement of Reasons (RSOR), Attorney Jerald Washington, Jr. illustrated just how infrequent this use is when compared to his client’s lengthy and exemplary record.
Attorney Washington provided evidence that his client did not have access to classified information during the few times he used the drug.
After offering other mitigating evidence, supporting documentation, and arguing the Whole Person Concept, Attorney Washington successfully persuaded DODCAF that his client’s actions were no longer a security concern.
As a result, this government contractor was able to return to the critical work he performs in support of government agencies and the United States armed forces.
This is yet another such victory achieved by the team of Security Clearance lawyers at the Edmunds Law Firm.
With over 40 years of experience, Alan Edmunds and his firm know exactly what it takes to mitigate Guideline H concerns. If you have received an SOR or other notice to revoke your Security Clearance, get help today! Call us at (800) 481-2526 or visit our website at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for instructional videos and reviews.
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