September 2022
Security Clearance Victory – Supplemental Information Request
US Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Service
Guideline E Personal Conduct; Guideline F Financial Considerations
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff at the Edmunds Law Firm — America’s premiere Security Clearance law firm — recently assisted a client though a Supplemental Information Request, with favorable results.
The client received a Supplemental Information Response after an altercation with a family member turned physical, and a bad debt by a former spouse raised questions about his fitness for a security clearance.
After a night out, a heated argument with a sibling ended with someone receiving a minor injury by accident, and with Edmunds’ client charged with two misdemeanors. Eventually, everyone cooled off and the charges were dismissed pending completion of anger management.
At the same time, a bad debt linked to a former spouse also popped up on the client’s record.
Under Guidelines E and F, the government considered stripping the client of his security clearance.
You may not be able to choose your family, but you can choose your attorney. That’s why this client chose the Edmunds Law Firm — America’s premiere Security Clearance law firm — to represent him.
Mr. Edmunds and his expert staff of dedicated professionals got to work on behalf of their client. Mr. Edmunds and his associates used the Whole Person Concept to show that past indiscretions or old debts from a previous spouse do not define a person and does not make them security risk.
The government agreed and decided to not proceed with stripping Attorney Edmunds’ client of his security clearance.
The opening line of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina said, “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” The Edmunds Law Firm may not be able to help you solve family issues, but we are here to help you solve Security Clearance problems.
Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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August 2022
Favorable Decision on Discharge Upgrade for Army Vet
Department of the Army
Army Review Boards Agency
Arlington, VA
Being a soldier is a stressful, exhausting and often thankless job, but American soldiers serve the people of their nation without asking for much in return. When a soldier is unfairly discharged under dishonorable conditions, it can mean that a veteran may not receive the benefits he or she has earned through years of dedicated service.
That’s wrong, and that’s why Attorney Alan Edmunds is honored to fight for veterans to get the rewards they deserve.
Mr. Edmunds and his staff at the Edmunds Law Firm — the nation’s top Military Discharge and Security Clearance law experts — successfully fought to have one Army veteran’s discharge upgraded from dishonorable to honorable.
The Army discharged the client for being absent without leave on one occasion, despite the fact the soldier had served for years without incident and was diagnosed by Army doctors with serious stress-related heath issues.
The firm’s staff of military law professionals took on the Army and argued that a single incident, potentially linked to an illness caused by the stress that soldiers often endure, did not warrant an other-than-honorable discharge.
A board of five US Army personnel agreed unanimously after Mr. Edmunds argued for his client during a hearing.
Being a soldier is hard, and sadly, sometimes the military fails to protect those who protect us.
That’s why Alan Edmunds and the professionals at the Edmunds Law Firm are ready to fight for those who have given so much for their nation.
If you were discharged from the military due to alleged misconduct that can be traced to PTSD or other mental health issues, you may have options. Don’t let a negative military discharge prevent you from getting the benefits you’ve earned. Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or learn more at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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August 2022
Security Clearance Victory
US Department Interior
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Denver
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of security clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm successfully helped a federal job applicant obtain a clearance after unpaid homeowner’s association fees threatened to derail it.
HOA horror stories are a common thing, but for one respected medical expert who had dedicated her career to serving the health of the nation’s veterans, her HOA horror story could have disqualified her from obtaining a security clearance.
Under Guideline F, the government may deny or rescind a security clearance if a person’s debts or financial conduct indicate they lack self-control or lack good judgment.
Unfortunately, due to the stress this health professional faced during the COVID-19 Pandemic and a protracted divorce, HOA fees were overlooked, spurring the HOA to request a lien on her property. It was an oversight during a very hectic and stressful time for all Americans, but it was enough to raise red flags on her security clearance application.
The client called the Law Offices of Alan Edmunds. The Edmunds law firm is the nation’s premier law firm specializing in national security clearance law, with a global presence.
Mr. Edmunds and his expert staff of dedicated professionals got to work on behalf of their client. Mr. Edmunds successfully argued that the HOA debt in question was a mere oversight on the part of his client, that the obligation had been satisfied and that the incident in no way reflected on his client’s character. The government agreed and granted the client her security clearance, allowing her to continue protecting her fellow citizens’ health during a global pandemic.
Don’t let a simple financial oversight wreck your chances of advancing in your career. Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com to connect with Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff.
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August 2022
Security Clearance Victory
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
Woodland Hills, CA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of security clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm scored another win for a client at risk of having his security clearance rescinded for a youthful indiscretion over forty years in the past.
In 1982, Fast Times at Ridgemont High was a hit movie that chronicled the coming of age of teenagers in in America in the early 80s. “Hair Bands” filled the airwaves with power ballads, and MTV was just beginning to transform mass media. Like a lot of teens and young adults in 1982, Mr. Edmunds’ client experimented with marijuana a few times before deciding he didn’t care for it, but not before a rock concert outing with a group of friends ended in an arrest for possession.
After that, the client pled no contest, paid a fine, concluded marijuana was not compatible with his life goals. He never thought about touching marijuana again for 40 years.
The client was pretty shocked when 40 years later he got the news that the government was considering revoking his security clearance. The government’s Statement of Reasons — SOR — stated it was because of marijuana usage 40 years earlier and the 1982 arrest.
Under Guideline H, the government can deny or rescind a security clearance for use of controlled substances, even if that use occurred decades ago. For those in the defense industry, denial or loss of a security credential can mean loss of their job and livelihood.
That’s when the client hired the Edmunds Law Firm, the nation’s top security clearance law firm. Led by attorney Alan Edmunds, the expert staff at Edmunds Law Firm have a proven, 40-year track record of helping clients obtain and keep their security clearances.
Mr. Edmunds and his staff were able to prove to the government that their client’s handful of experiments with marijuana back in the days of parachute pants and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” did not brand him a security risk today. The government agreed.
If you have or are seeking a security clearance, don’t let the past threaten your present or future; Call the security clearance law experts at the Edmunds Law Firm and let them put their 40 years of expertise to work for you. Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com to connect with Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff.
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August 2022
Security Clearance Victory
US Department Energy
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of security clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm scored another win for a client at risk of having his security clearance denied for use of legal hemp products.
While the laws surrounding the use of hemp, marijuana and its active ingredient, Delta 9 THC, have changed drastically at both state and federal levels in the last several years, the use of such products — even legal ones — is still fraught with dangers for those whose jobs depend on having a security clearance.
Under Guideline H, the use of hemp products that are fully legal at both state and federal levels could derail a person’s attempts to obtain a clearance and advance in his or her career.
That’s what happened to one federal job applicant when he admitted he tried fighting insomnia by consuming a hemp-derived gummy that contained CBD — a product that was fully legal under both federal and state laws.
That’s when he sought out the assistance of the Edmunds Law Firm, the nation’s top security clearance law firm. Headed by attorney Alan Edmunds, the expert staff at Edmunds Law Firm have a proven, 40-year track record of helping clients obtain and keep their security clearances, even in difficult situations.
Mr. Edmunds and his staff quickly got to work and proved to the government’s satisfaction that their client had used a fully legal product that did not contain intoxicating substances, and that the client’s use of that product did not brand him a security risk.
With state and federal laws about illegal substances often being contradictory, those whose jobs depend on security clearances need to be especially careful about what medical treatments they choose. If, in this rapidly changing legal landscape you find yourself facing the potential loss of your security clearance, don’t gamble with your future: call the security clearance law experts at the Edmunds Law Firm and let them put their 40 years of expertise to work for you.
Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com to connect with Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff.
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2022
Security Clearance Victory
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Woodland Hills, CA
America’s leading Security Clearance litigator, Alan Edmunds, and his team of professionals at the nation’s premier security clearance law firm secured another victory for a military officer in danger of losing her security clearance.
Faced with a protracted divorce case, an Army captain suffered financial setbacks while her divorce — including a ruling on who was responsible for debts — was still being litigated. The captain did the right thing and enlisted the help of a successful debt management program to pay her creditors.
Unfortunately, Under Guideline F, the government may consider a person’s financial conduct in deciding to deny or rescind a security clearance. That’s exactly what happened when the client received a Statement of Reasons, or SOR, from the government.
On top of the stress of a divorce, the client now faced the prospect of losing her security clearance and job posting, further threatening to damage her financial security and that of her two disabled children.
When faced with such a potential loss, the client reached out to the Edmunds Law Firm. The Edmunds Law Firm is the nation’s leading security clearance law firm with offices in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and the Washington, D.C. area.
Mr. Edmunds and his staff set to work arguing under the Whole-Person concept that the client’s financial difficulties were not the complete picture of who she was, that she was working to resolve the problems, and was not a risk to the security of the United States.
The government was convinced and did not strip the captain of her security clearance and job.
Financial difficulties can befall even the most hardworking and conscientious people, including those who serve their nation in the armed forces. Don’t let a bad situation get worse by losing your clearance; call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com to enlist the help of America’s top national security law firm with 40 years proven experience.
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2022
Security Clearance Victory
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds, America’s top security clearance attorney, successfully helped one client fight to keep his security clearance after divorce severely damaged the client’s finances.
Being financially devastated after a divorce, the client soon wound up in bankruptcy court. To make matters worse, the government used those financial difficulties to attempt to strip his security clearance, a move that would have made his financial situation even worse.
Under Guideline F, the government may deny or rescind a person’s security clearance because of financial issues, including those caused by things outside a person’s direct control, like divorce.
According to government statistics, one-third of married couples in America will get a divorce within ten years of marriage, and another study shows that about half of divorced people slide into poverty after their divorces.
Divorces and financial difficulties happen to many people, but that should not mean military and defense industry workers should lose their security clearances.
Mr. Edmunds and his team fought for their client, arguing that under the Whole-Person concept, the government should take into consideration the entire picture of a who a person is, that things like divorce or financial problems can happen to anyone, and they are not necessarily a reason to deny or revoke a security clearance.
In the end, the government agreed and did not rescind the client’s clearance, allowing him to keep his job and continue working to make things right in his financial life.
Sadly, divorces happen and sometimes they damage families financially as much as they do emotionally. Don’t let life’s ups and downs threaten your military career or employment; call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com to speak with America’s top security clearance law firm.
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2022
Security Clearance Victory
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Woodland Hills, CA
America’s leading Security Clearance lawyer, Alan Edmunds, successfully argued on behalf of his client that change happens and that their past is not always the best indicator of who they are today.
For Edmunds’ client, that change happened in the blink of an eye at the age of twenty. An acquaintance was shot and killed by someone else, and Edmunds’ client was charged with homicide. The homicide charge was eventually dropped when it became clear the client did not pull the trigger. With the aid of a criminal defense attorney, she pleaded guilty to a lesser crime and served probation.
During that time, Edmunds’ client got her life together and escaped the cycle of poverty and crime that surrounded her during her youth. She bought a home and lovingly raised her children while earning an engineering degree. She accepted a job at a defense contractor designing fighter jets that serve her nation’s armed forces.
A mistake filling out paperwork led the government to issue a Statement of Reasons, or SOR, stating that her security clearance — and by extension the job she worked hard to get — may be threatened.
The client hired Edmunds Law Firm, America’s top security clearance law firm, to represent her.
Mr. Edmunds and his staff of experts argued that under the Whole Person concept, the government should consider not only the person the client was years ago in her youth, but who she was today.
The government agreed and issued the security clearance.
“On her own initiative, she turned her life around and has become an impressive, well-educated young woman with a brilliant career and life ahead of her,” The judge said. “Overall, the record evidence does not raise any questions or doubts as to Applicant’s present suitability for national security eligibility and a security clearance.”
Change can happen in the blink of an eye, and it also happens over the course of a lifetime. Don’t let your past stand in the way of a bright future when your security clearance is threatened; call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information
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2022
Security Clearance Victory in DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds successfully protected the security clearance of a defense contractor employee faced with losing his clearance due to financial hardships experienced during an economic downturn.
After falling behind on a mortgage, HOA fees and tax penalties, the government began a review of the client’s security clearance. Faced with possibly losing his clearance — and by extension his job — the client turned to the Edmunds Law Firm.
Attorney Alan Edmunds is the nation’s foremost expert on security clearance law. He and his team of security clearance and military law experts have handled over 3,500 security clearance hearings for clients around the world.
Edmunds and his staff worked vigorously defending their client’s interests, Attorney Edmunds built a case that showed his client had been caught in an economic downturn that affected millions of people across the nation, and that such financial difficulties do not mean a person should be made to suffer more by losing their security clearance or job.
The government got the picture thanks to Attorney Edmunds’ work on the case and decided to withdraw before a scheduled hearing.
In uncertain economic times many people suffer financial losses, and those with security clearances may face extra scrutiny. When your security clearance and your family’s future are on the line, don’t take on the government alone. The Edmunds Law Firm is the nation’s pre-eminent security clearance firm with offices in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and the Washington, D.C. area. Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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2022
Security Clearance Victory in DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline E: Personal Conduct; Guideline K: Handling Protected Information; Guideline M: Use of Information Technology
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds successfully defended his client’s security clearance after several allegations involving the security of protected information and the use of computers at the client’s place of employment.
During his work for a defense contractor, the government alleged the client had several instances of failing to properly safeguard protected information, and that the client had infractions involving the use of computer systems at his job.
These alleged infractions were enough for the government to open an inquiry. Loss of a security clearance can mean loss of a person’s job and livelihood, and that’s why the client turned to the Edmunds Law Firm, the nation’s top law firm for national security clearance and military law. With offices in five states and decades of experience, Edmunds Law Firm is the top firm in the nation for security clearance litigation.
Attorney Edmunds and his expert staff got to work for their client. The firm was able to show to the government’s satisfaction that the alleged incidents were mere mistakes, were few and far between, and did not constitute an ongoing pattern.
Upon reviewing the facts presented by Attorney Edmunds, the government moved to reinstate the client’s security clearance.
The potential loss of a security clearance can mean the loss of reputation and worse, loss of a job. If you find yourself answering allegations that could result in a loss of your clearance and livelihood, you need America’s premier security clearance law firm on your side.
Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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2022
Security Clearance Victory
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his firm of security clearance experts successfully helped one client overcome past credit difficulties and upgrade her job by securing a government security clearance.
After applying for a security clearance, the client learned that the government had concerns about some of the information reported on her credit record at a consumer credit bureau. Allegations of financial difficulties can easily derail a job promotion that requires a security clearance, even though a study by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission showed that approximately 20 percent of Americans had false information on their credit reports.
The client was determined to not let past financial problems stand in the way of a better future and hired Attorney Alan Edmunds at the Edmunds Law Firm. Edmunds Law Firm is a national leader in security Clearance litigation with offices in five states that has handled thousands of cases for clients around the world.
Attorney Edmunds and staff got to work showing that the client’s financial issues were a thing of the past, and she had been doing her part to overcome her past financial issues. He also showed that her past financial difficulties didn’t indicate the type of person she was today.
In the end, the government agreed and decided to withdraw and canceled the client’s hearing, clearing the way for her to move forward in her new position.
If past credit problems are preventing you from getting a security clearance or are threatening your existing clearance, don’t simply take a credit bureau’s word for it. Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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July 2022
Security Clearance Victory in DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline K: Handling Protected Information
Woodland Hills, CA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his team of Security Clearance law experts at the Edmunds Law Firm successfully defended the security clearance of a defense contractor employee suspected of mishandling protected information.
The individual was accused of several incidents of mishandling protected information under guideline K of Department of Defense Directive 5220.6. The contractor admitted to three minor offenses but denied two others, receiving additional security training as a result.
Faced with the prospect of a DOHA hearing, the client turned to the Edmunds Law Firm, a nationwide leader in military and security clearance law with a reputation built over 40 years of success.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff successfully argued that their client’s mistakes did not imply that the client was a security risk, and that their client had learned from his errors and had not repeated any of his errors for years. The client had also responded favorable to remedial training, the firm argued.
The department found that the employee had a distinguished career as a defense contractor, he performed well at his job, the errors he made were few and long ago, and that it was not in the national interest to revoke his security clearance.
If your security clearance is threatened, have an experienced team of professionals with a successful record on your side. Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com to learn more.
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July 2022
Victory in EOD case for DHS
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Safety Administration
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
Springfield, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his dedicated staff of security clearance and military law experts successfully obtained a reversal of a decision by the Department of Homeland Security barring its client from accepting a contract position with the Transportation Security Administration of the DHS.
The client, an IT professional and loyal U.S. citizen, accepted a contract position with TSA to fulfill her ambition of serving her government and nation. However, because she admitted past marijuana usage, the DHS said she did not meet the standards of conduct for TSA employees.
The client retained the services of the Edmunds Law Firm. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with offices in Florida, Texas, North Carolina and the Washington, D.C. area, the firm is a leading military and security clearance firm with clients around the globe.
The firm brought its expertise to the matter, helping the client successfully appeal the DHS’ decision by showing that despite her past mistakes, she was not a security risk and would be a dependable, dedicated and loyal contract employee of the U.S. Government.
“I don’t know how I can express my thankfulness to you all!” the client said upon hearing the news that she was cleared to begin working at her new position. “I am so grateful for your hard work and am very impressed with your firm.”
If you want to serve your country but are being told that past mistakes are standing in your way, don’t fight alone. Hire a lawyer with unparalleled experience in security clearance law who will stand up for you. Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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April, 2022
Favorable Decision on Discharge Upgrade for US Navy Veteran
Department of the Navy
Board for Correction of Naval Records
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of military and security clearance law experts recently received a favorable judgment for a client trying to upgrade his discharge status from the U.S. Navy.
The client was discharged from the Navy with the status of “Other Than Honorable” after two instances of non-judicial punishment for unauthorized absence. Subsequently, he was diagnosed with a mental illness that medical experts said could have contributed to the sailor’s unauthorized absences while in the Navy.
An OTH discharge is a blow to a person’s reputation and can lead to future difficulty obtaining employment or veteran benefits. Because of that, the veteran hired the Edmunds Law Firm to press the Navy for an upgrade to his discharge status.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff are leading experts in military law and security clearance cases, with offices in California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina and the Washington, D.C., area. The firm petitioned the Department of the Navy for a discharge upgrade on behalf of its client.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff were able to convince the Board for Correction of Naval Records to upgrade the sailor’s discharge status from Other Than Honorable discharge to a General Discharge under honorable conditions.
If you were discharged from the military due to misconduct that can be traced to mental illness, you may have options. Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or learn more at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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2022
Security Clearance Victory in DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
Woodland Hills, CA
Attorney Alan Edmunds of Edmunds Law Firm successfully helped obtain a security clearance for a client after past marijuana use threatened a job promotion.
The client, who applied for a security clearance after her employer promoted her after years on the job, voluntarily disclosed that she had smoked marijuana in the past, including in a jurisdiction where the drug is legalized.
Knowing that such an admission could bar her from receiving her security clearance, she retained the services of the Edmunds Law firm, a preeminent firm specializing in military law and security clearance law.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff went to work providing the vigorous legal representation for which the firm is renowned nationally and globally. Using the Whole-Person concept, the firm convinced the judge the client was eligible for the security clearance she needed for her promotion.
“[The] Applicant has been and is willing to maintain conduct expected of one entrusted with a security clearance,” the judge in the case said in his ruling. “She has multiple indicators of a mature, stable, responsible, and trustworthy person.”
For attorney Edmunds and his staff of dedicated professionals, the outcome of this case highlights their 40-year dedication to protecting their clients and their careers. If you are going though the daunting process of applying for a security clearance, make sure to have one of the most experienced military and security clearance legal teams on your side. Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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Security Clearance Victory Following DOHA Hearing
Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Guideline K: Handling Protected Information
Santa Clarita, CA
July 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 issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing the Security Concerns under Guideline K: Handling Protected Information.
The concern with Guideline K is the deliberate or negligent failure to comply with rules and regulations for protecting classified or other sensitive information, raising doubts about an individual’s trustworthiness, judgment, reliability, or willingness and ability to safeguard such information, causing a serious security concern.
Our legal team gathered documentation to mitigate the Government’s concerns to prove that our client did not intentionally share classified information and that it was an isolated incident.
During the Virtual hearing, our legal team presented 34 pages of documents that demonstrated our client was not a National Security concern. We were able to prove that our client is reliable, trustworthy, and not a risk to National Security.
The Administrative Judge found that The Edmunds Law Firm proved our client was not a threat to National Security and issued a favorable decision. His National Security Clearance was granted!
Call The Edmunds Law Firm today if you have been issued a Statement of Reasons or a Notice to Revoke or Deny your Security Clearance. Let us use our over 45 years of experience to help you. You can call us 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 Consideration; Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Conyers, GA
June 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 issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing the Security Concerns under Guideline F: Financial Considerations and Guideline E: Personal Conduct.
Guideline F issues are increasingly common, and our team knows how to handle mitigation even though they can be challenging to overcome. We assembled supporting documents and prepared legal arguments for the hearing to mitigate the Government’s concerns.
Guideline E issues are another common issue that we see. Our client answered “No” on his Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) to various questions. In doing this, he answered based on his personal life, not his business. This was seen as a deliberate failure to disclose information.
During the Virtual hearing, our legal team presented 81 pages of detailed documentation to support our client and explained how he got into his financial situation. Our client had a business fire, and his financial debt was due to the business fire. We proved that our client is reliable, trustworthy, and will exercise good judgment. We also proved that our client is unlikely to be in this situation again and is more than just the allegations against him through the presentation of the Whole Person Concept. We have approximately 17 items we complete to alleviate the Governments’ concerns.
In doing so, the Administrative Judge was convinced that the client was not a threat to the United States National Security, and his Security Clearance was granted.
Call The Edmunds Law Firm today if you have been issued a Statement of Reasons or a Notice to Revoke or Deny your Security Clearance. Let us use our over 45 years of experience to help you. You can call us 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 Consideration; Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Sahuarita, AZ
June 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 F: Financial Consideration and Guideline E: Personal Conduct.
The Edmunds Law Firm assembled documents and prepared legal arguments for the hearing to mitigate the Government’s concerns. Through our hard work and dedication, we showed that these concerns happened so long ago and have since been rectified with the likelihood of a recurrence unlikely.
The Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove that our client is reliable, trustworthy and will exercise good judgment, as well as prove that our client has rectified his tax issues and has his returns professionally prepared. In doing so, 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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#CaliforniaSecurityClearance #ResponsetoSOR #EdmundsLawFirm #ClearanceDenial #DOHA #DoDCAF #Debarment #MilitaryUpgrade