DOHA Telework Site
Victory from Personal Appearance
Fallbrook, CA
Guideline K & E
December 2018

Can you lose your security clearance from a miscommunication or hearsay? Not if Mr. Edmunds has a say!

After twenty years of active duty in the Marine Corps with an honorable discharge, a recent client of ours did not just remain in retirement. Instead, our client continued to work for the government in an effort to serve his country to the best of his ability. In total, he has provided nearly thirty years of service to the United States. One would think his loyalty and continuous devotion to his country above even his thirty-five year marriage would be enough.

Our client had an incident reported to his JPAS implying that, despite having the authority and capability to train others, he was considered directly responsible for the deviation of proper procedure when handling a package. This incident became part of an inquiry which supposedly revealed three other instances of mishandling classified material (Guideline K) allegations. In addition to this, our client received a few Guideline E allegations for not being prompt in returning his security manager’s call which was considered “evasive.” All of these were detailed in a devasting Statement of Reasons.

Thankfully, he came to the Edmunds Law Firm, run by Mr. Edmunds, the best security clearance attorney in the country, for help on his Response to SOR. Through this, we were able to explain many of the concerns listed in his SOR, such as the “evasive” missed calls being little more than hearsay or the mishandled classified information not being blamed on him in the first place, but this was not considered enough by the government to mitigate all of their concerns.

We fought this decision with a hearing, where Attorney Ryan Nerney stood up for our client and helped win back his security clearance. With the excellent team working with this country’s leading security clearance attorney, Alan Edmunds, there was hardly a concern.

Don’t miss your chance! Call the Edmunds Law Firm now!

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DOHA Telework Site
Victory from Hearing
Merced, CA
Guideline F
December 2018

When you’re down on your luck and trying to pay back your debts, let the Edmunds Law Firm help you!

After joining in with a company as 1/3 partner, our client thought he would be set for life as they were already in a multi-million dollar contract when he joined. Unfortunately, the other two-thirds of the company decided they would rather spend their time suing anything and anyone they could instead of building the company. Our client’s salary was cut to zero, and he didn’t qualify for unemployment. His debts began to pile up as he fell below the poverty line. He began working in Afghanistan and working on his finances via counseling. He applied for a security clearance, and he was issued a Statement of Reasons which he was able to handle as his finances were being taken care of. However, anyone can face medical necessities, just as our client did when he had to have a disc removed from his neck and knee replacement surgery shortly after. Between these two instances, he was unable to work and fell behind in his debts payments. He was issued a second Statement of Reasons for the same financial allegations.

Considering he was about to deploy, he came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR.  Unfortunately, the government did not consider his explanation and good-faith efforts enough, so he had to proceed to a hearing. Thankfully, he stayed with us at the Edmunds Law Firm, where only the best is employed by Mr. Edmunds, this country’s top security clearance attorney. Our client was helped through the hearing process by Attorney Ryan Nerney and led to victory.

Keep your security clearance! Call to find out how we can help in your security clearance appeal.

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from SOR Withdrawal
Dover, NJ
Guideline F
December 2018

The health of ourselves and our family comes first. At least, that’s what would be understandable. But can this priority jeopardize your security clearance?

When our client was seventeen, she and her parents immigrated to the United States from Colombia, South America. They eventually moved to New Jersey where she threw herself into perfecting her English so she could go back to school and get a good job. After graduating with a degree in business, she got a job perfecting technical procedures and testing, and she knew that her job was essential to the service of her country. After fifteen years with a security clearance with nothing but loyalty and dedication to her country, the homeowner’s association she was involved in, took her to court for supposedly unpaid fees. The stress and worry weighed on her and caused a minor heart attack. This left her with no choice but to put her health above other priorities, including some bills.

That’s when she was served with a Statement of Reasons for Guideline F or financial considerations allegations. These were all bills she had fallen behind on in after suffering her heart attack and having to deal with her homeowner’s association court dispute. She was already working with a lawyer to help with paying back these debts, and she was understandably devastated when her proven loyalty to the United States was ignored in favor of challenging her security clearance.

She came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help from Mr. Edmunds, this country’s top security clearance attorney. With our offices from coast to coast, there was a dedicated team supporting her through her Response to SOR. In the process of reviewing her case, the government came to the conclusion that our client was not someone who deserved this hassle. They issued a notice of withdrawal, and her security clearance was left intact.

Sometimes the mere presence of the Edmunds Law Firm is enough. Call 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help!

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guideline E, G, & J
San Diego, CA
December 2018

We’ve all had something we are embarrassed about. That one thing that we don’t want to admit, or at least need to come to terms with. Can that embarrassing detail really cost you your security clearance?

A recent client with well over a forty years of working for the United States government was dealing with something far too many people battle, alcoholism. He tried on his own to push through and deal with this issue, but he wound up acknowledging his problem and seeking treatment. In addition to completing a treatment program, he attends regular psychiatry appointments. He has remained abstinent and sober in his efforts to make himself healthier. Considering he had maintained three years of sobriety, one would think his past mistakes would not be held against him, right?

That’s what our client thought until he was presented with a Statement of Reasons detailing Guideline E (personal conduct) allegations for supposedly lying on his SF-86, Guideline G (alcohol consumption) allegations for his past abuse, and Guideline J (criminal conduct) allegations for some arrests on his record for public drunkenness. Our client had either been dismissed or served probation in addition to completing his treatment programs for all of the allegations under Guideline G and Guideline J. However, he was unaware of the requirements for answering certain sections of his SF-86. He was otherwise completely open and honest regarding his past.

With his Statement of Reasons in hand, he came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm. With over forty years of experience, our client was in the extremely capable hands of Mr. Edmunds, this country’s best security clearance attorney, and his dedicated team. With his Response to SOR, we fought for our client and his right to serve his country with a security clearance.

Speak out. Don’t be embarrassed by the past. Call the Edmunds Law Firm for help today!

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Defense Intelligence Agency
Central Adjudication Facility
Victory from Personal Appearance
Guideline E
Triangle, VA
December 2018

Can a victim of financial fraud and abuse lose their security clearance? Not as long as the Edmunds Law Firm is here to help!

We’ve all been naïve and made mistakes. We’ve also all heard the old platitude “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” This is likely the idea in the back of our client’s mind when she reluctantly agreed to go to Vegas with an old fling from her police training days. After she was pressured into a Vegas marriage with this previous dating partner, she returned to her Army training. Shortly after this trip, she was pulled into a manipulative, deceitful relationship in which her “spouse” filled for a marriage certificate without her knowledge, took out loans, and even resorted to abuse. Despite dealing with a messy divorce and many other personal matters, she remained loyal to her service in the Army and went through four various deployments.

When being interviewed, our client felt uncomfortable calling her previous relationship a marriage, so she called it a “sham” and the subsequent financial manipulation “identity theft”. Despite being otherwise honest, she was hit with aStatement of Reasons with several Guideline E (personal conduct) allegations. She immediately came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on her Response to SOR. She bravely told her story, explaining everything from her survival in an abusive relationship to an assault she suffered from during one of her deployments.

Even though her Response was thorough, the government wanted more, and the Edmunds Law Firm was there to help her through her personal appearance. With Mr. Edmunds, this country’s top security clearance attorney by her side, our client was able to hold her head high and win back her security clearance.

Don’t lose your security clearance when you can have the best security clearance lawyer with offices coast-to-coast on your side. Call 800.481.2526 today!

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guideline K
Sneads Ferry, NC
November 2018

Can the government really punish you for being over-prepared for your job? Not if as long as Mr. Edmunds has a say in it.

A Marine Corps officer native to New York came close to losing his security clearance for studying. He is a family man who has been through several deployments despite having turned down a job in his home state. He showed loyalty to his country through his service and dedication, so when he was presented with a Statement of Reasons accusing him of Guideline K (handling protected information) violations including espionage, he was deeply insulted and hurt. He had never shown anything more than absolute reliability toward his country.

Feeling out of his depth, he came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR. Through this, we were able to explain and successfully prove that the materials were either unclassified or were taken under the attempt to study them for upcoming assignments. The accusation of espionage was insane, and with the strong team of professionals with Mr. Edmunds, this country’s best security clearance attorney, our client was able to keep his security clearance.

Don’t lose your security clearance from studying! Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 800.481.2526 today.

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guideline B & E
Bethesda, MD
November 2018

Love can’t be controlled by differing countries, and it doesn’t have to be if the Edmunds Law Firm has a say.

As an Officer in the National Guard, our client was dealing with many momentous life occasions. He was going back to school for his Ph.D. He was struggling through a messy divorce with his ex-wife who moved back to her home country of China, and he had to pay her court-ordered child support. He was also in the process of having his new wife’s citizenship legalized as she had moved from China for better opportunities when they met. On top of all that, he and his new wife had a child together he had to support with his security clearance.

Of course, no one would think to threaten his job with so many people relying on his help, right?

That’s what he thought too until he was hit with a Statement of Reasons with Guideline B and Guideline E violations for his relationships with “foreign nationals” and for having supposedly lied in a personal subject interview. He knew the answers to these allegations as he had no relationship with foreign nationals beyond child support to his ex-wife and his current wife who would be giving up her Chinese citizenship soon. As far as the supposed lies in his interviews, he knew there was a mistake in the Statement of Reasons that was causing a miscommunication in addition to inaccurate rural Chinese birth records.

Needless to say, with a lot of things out of his hands, our client came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR. With over forty years of experience in security clearance appeal cases, we were able to speak on our client’s behalf and explain his case. We were able to fight for him while he continued to serve his country. Considering Mr. Edmunds is this country’s best security clearance attorney, it came as no surprise when our client won back his security clearance. He plans to return in the future when he needs help on his SF-86!

Win back your security clearance today! Call 800.481.2526 and learn what the Edmunds Law Firm can do for you.

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Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Personal Appearance
Guideline E, H, & J
Riverdale, IL
November 2018

Can the Edmunds Law Firm help a previous addict?

Recently, a Navy reserve officer was discharged on suspicion that he would suffer from PTSD. He was expecting his first child and had a loyalty to his country he still holds today. He hoped to support his growing family with his dedication to serving the United States. Unfortunately, their Navy PTS program was right in their prediction as the officer began suffering from a painful health condition exacerbated by his oncoming depression and anxiety. Desperate for relief, he turned to recreational marijuana.

Despite the fact that he was not active duty or in his reserve enlistment, he was served with a Statement of Reasons that listed out violations for Guideline E (personal conduct), Guideline H (drug misuse), and Guideline J (criminal conduct). He wrote up his own Response to SOR explaining that he had only used the marijuana in a legal state, he had already completed a rehabilitation program, and he was participating in counseling and developing coping skills for his PTSD. Of course, this wasn’t enough as marijuana is not legal on the federal level, and his security clearance was still in jeopardy.

That’s when he found the Edmunds Law Firm to represent him in his hearing. Because Mr. Edmunds is this country’s leading security clearance attorney, he only employs the best on his team in order to work security clearance appeals. That’s how Attorney Ryan Nerney led our client to victory, ensuring that he could continue to serve his country and family with his security clearance.

Don’t suffer alone. Reach out to the Edmunds Law Firm so we can help!

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Department of Defense
Defense Legal Service Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Victory from Withdrawal of SOR
Guideline F
Alexandria, VA
November 2018

Sometimes the mere presence of the Edmunds Law Firm is enough to get your case dismissed.

That’s exactly what happened to a recent client of ours. She was given a Statement of Reasons with Guideline F violations that named off several debts and a foreclosure. She handled her Response to SOR on her own as she felt that she had the accurate documentation to show the debts were not correct or were being paid off.

When her response wasn’t considered enough, she came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help. As the experienced team with this country’s greatest security clearance attorney, Alan Edmunds, set to work submitting her documents for a hearing, the government backed down. The allegations on her Statement of Reasons were withdrawn, and her case was dismissed. While this does not always happen, Mr. Edmunds has over forty years of experience in security clearance matters that many would not want to challenge.

Don’t wait for them to come after your security clearance! Call today to find out how we can help!

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Department of Defense
Defense Legal Service Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline B
Oak Creek, WI
November 2018

We don’t choose where we are born or who our family is. Why then, should any of that be held against us?

That is exactly what happened to a recent client when he was hit with a Statement of Reasons with only Guideline B violations. These violations indicated that he would be subjected to foreign influence solely because his parents and siblings still lived in Pakistan. He did his own Response to SOR, simply stating that he admitted to those allegations. They were all family members who were citizens and residents of Pakistan. How else was he to answer?

When he realized this would be held against him, our client came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his security clearance appeal. As he went into the hearing, he was in the expert hands of Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney. It was a simple matter winning back our client’s security clearance.

Don’t let your past define you, but rather your loyalty. Call 800.481.2526 to keep your security clearance!

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Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Personal Appearance
Guideline B, H, K, & E
Hampstead, NC
November 2018

Can a Tinder date cost you your security clearance? Not of Attorney Alan Edmunds has any say.

The allegations on this Statement of Reasons ranged from Guideline B for having a relationship while overseas, to Guideline H for using a muscle relaxant, to Guideline K for taking hard drives home to a lockbox when his destination and source were closed, and Guideline E for all of the above. Our client came straight to us for help on his Response to SOR, but the government wanted more from him.

Thankfully, he stuck with us at the Edmunds Law Firm through his hearing, and he was accompanied by Mr. Edmunds, the best security clearance attorney in the country. This security clearance appeal was simple for a man with over forty years of experience in security clearance matters. Needless to say, our client won.

Swipe right on the Edmunds Law Firm! Find out how we can help today!

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Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline G, H, & J
Norton, MA
October 2018

People tend to “not have a problem” until it becomes a problem. Only then can they seek out help. Can those past problems really jeopardize your security clearance?

In fact, they can, as a recent client of ours discovered when he was presented with a Statement of Reasons listing out his past mistakes as Guideline G, H, and J violations (alcohol abuse, drug misuse, and criminal conduct). While he had struggled with heavy drinking and social marijuana use on a few occasions, several years had passed since his last incident, and he had a firm grip on his impulse control.

He came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR in order to articulate how he had changed and learned from his mistakes in his youth. When more was asked of him, we were there for his hearing too. Our client knew he was in capable hands with Mr. Edmunds, a subject matter expert, and this country’s best security clearance attorney. The team at the Edmunds Law Firm got him through his security clearance appeal and won his case.

Come to us with your security clearance problems. Call 800.481.2526 today to find out how we can help.

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Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline D & E
Sykesville, MD
October 2018

Downloading music may seem pretty easy in this day and age, but doing so without permission may result in some pretty serious consequences. But can it really cost your security clearance?

This is exactly what a recent client of ours recently found out when he was served with a Statement of Reasons for Guideline D and E violations. This SOR alleged that he had downloaded child pornography from a website, but our client had done no such thing. Rather, it was a computer virus that put files on his computer while he was downloading music when he was young and broke.

He came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR. We built his case in the response, and when the government wanted more, we were there for his hearing. Our client was in excellent hands as Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney, led him to victory and a reinstated security clearance.

Don’t get a virus! Get the Edmunds Law Firm to help with your security clearance appeal.

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DOHA Telework Site
Victory from Hearing
Guideline F
Milford, CA
October 2018

Tax season is the worst time of year for some. Thankfully, it doesn’t get worse than crunching numbers and paying the government. Right?

Our client found out just how much worse tax season could get when his security clearance was nearly revoked. He was given a Statement of Reasons after he failed to pay a tax lien one year, a Guideline F violation. He tried to handle his Response to SOR on his own, but he even acknowledged that he did not have all the necessary information to properly respond to it.

When he was denied, he came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help in his security clearance appeal. Because Mr. Edmunds is this country’s leading security clearance attorney, he only employs the best to fight for our clients. That’s how our very own Attorney Ryan Nerney successfully stood by our client in his hearing and won back his security clearance.

Keeping your security clearance can be taxing, but it doesn’t have to be. Call our coast to coast offices to find out how the best security clearance lawyer in the country can help.

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Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline B
Fayetteville, NC
October 2018

Family is a blessing, but can the family you don’t even speak with cost you your security clearance?

This is exactly what nearly happened with a linguist for special forces in Iraq. He was given a Statement of Reasons with Guideline Bviolations due to his supposed “interests” in Iraq with his parents and siblings. He was honest in his Response to SOR about his family being citizens of Iraq, but this was not enough.

He came to the Edmunds Law Firm, much like how he came to America, seeking help in his fight for freedom. He wanted nothing more than to serve America, even if it meant he could never contact his own family for their safety. Mr. Edmunds, this country’s top security clearance attorney, saw that loyalty and passion in our client and made sure it was seen in his hearing. Thanks to over forty years of experience in security clearance matters, this was an easy win. Our client was ready to serve the country he called home with hissecurity clearance.

Family matters should not make you lose your security clearance. Call 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help.

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guideline E & K
Virginia Beach, VA
October 2018

Don’t forget to dot your “i”s and cross your “t”s or else you might lose your security clearance!

Sounds outrageous, right? Well, it nearly happened to a recent client of ours. He was given a Statement of Reasons after nearly two years for Guideline E due to some minor work violations and Guideline K violations for supposedly not following proper instructions to get a signature. He immediately corrected that mistake, and it has never been repeated. Despite knowing this, he came straight to theEdmunds Law Firm for help.

Thanks to Mr. Edmunds’ subject matter expertise, he only employs the most dedicated team to put together a Response to SOR, no matter the case. Through the hard work in coast to coast offices, our client rightfully won his security clearance and made sure to sign for it!

Don’t miss the dotted line. Find out how the country’s leading security clearance attorney can help you.

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Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline F
October 2018

Can one late payment destroy your security clearance?

Something like that seems impossible when you think about it, but it nearly happened to a recent client. He had filed for bankruptcy and was making payments on several overdue accounts, but he missed one payment which canceled his bankruptcy plan. He was quickly served a Statement of Reasons with Guideline F violations for all his financial woes, even some that were already resolved. He came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his Response to SOR in which he had a chance to explain each and every allegation.

When this wasn’t deemed enough, he stuck it through with the Edmunds Law Firm as we continued to his hearing. These types of security clearance appeals are second nature to Mr. Edmunds, the best security clearance lawyer in the country, and this case was just as easy. Our client left with his security clearance and a fresh start.

Don’t get bogged down by debt and lose your security clearance. Call for the expert help of Mr. Edmunds today!

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Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline F & E
Fredericksburg, VA
October 2018

It seems that no matter how you do your finances, they will come back to haunt you, but can they really cost your security clearance?

That’s exactly what nearly happened when a recent client at the Edmunds Law Firm came to us for help. This sixteen year veteran of the Marine Corps had just been slapped with a Statement of Reasons with Guideline F violations for debts that were not even his and aGuideline E violation for supposedly lying about it on his SF-86. We help him with his Response to SOR in which we explained on his behalf that some of the debts were his wife’s and the rest were unknown as a result of identity theft. He had no idea any of that was happening, so how could he have lied on his SF-86.

Apparently, the response was not enough, but we stuck with him through the hearing. Mr. Edmunds, the top security clearance attorney in the country, led our client to victory. When our client left he had his name cleared and his security clearance restored.

Can Mr. Edmunds, the attorney with over forty years of experience and a subject matter expert, help you on your case? Call today and find out!

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Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline B
Austin, TX
October 2018

No one can help who their family is, but you can help who you are loyal to.

It seems fierce loyalty to her country was not enough when a recent client of ours when she was given a Statement of Reasons with Guideline B violations that insisted her relatives in Jordan would cause foreign interest concerns. As many people do, she wanted to try and get the Response to SOR over with, so she did it herself. Unfortunately, despite explaining her relationships with her relatives and her dedication to America, this was not enough.

That’s when she sought out the Edmunds Law Firm for help in her hearing. In this security clearance appeal, she had Mr. Edmunds, himself, and she could not have been in better hands. As the best security clearance lawyer in the country, Mr. Edmunds has over forty years of experience in these types of cases. Needless to say, she won her security clearance.

Family isn’t all you have to rely on. Call 800.481.2526 for help in your security clearance matter.

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Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline G & J
October 2018

A recovering alcoholic and a security clearance? Mr. Edmunds is here to help!

After struggling with alcohol misuse and showing significant improvement as well as maintaining sobriety, our client was confident in his ability to move past these regrets. That is until he was hit with a Statement of Reasons throwing all his mistakes back at him under Guidelines G & J for alcohol abuse and criminal conduct. Overwhelmed with the allegations, he came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his Response to SOR. In this response, we spoke on behalf of our client to explain he had not touched alcohol in about three years, and he was recovered.

When this was not enough, the Edmunds Law Firm stayed with him into the hearing. With Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney and his talented staff, our client felt confident in the hands of Attorney Ryan Nerney. He left with a new-found confidence and his security clearance intact.

Don’t lose your security clearance because of a rough patch in your life. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today!

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guideline E
Lompoc, CA
October 2018

Can a prank from your old college teammates cost your security clearance?

That’s exactly what nearly happened to a recent client. He had always maintained no illegal drug use and minimal drinking due to his upbringing and desire to serve his country. However, this nearly came to a halt when his old sports team reminded him of a time they were celebrating and drinking, only this time they made up the fact that they had convinced him to smoke marijuana. Our client, wanting to be honest even if it cost him a job, wrote about this incident on an application. He was served a Statement of Reasons for his troubles with violations under Guideline E (personal conduct).

He immediately came to the Edmunds Law Firm for his Response to SOR. We were able to explain that the “falsehood” on his SF-86 was due to a lame prank from his old friends. He had never actually lied, so there was no reason to keep him away from his security clearance. Because of Mr. Edmunds’ forty years’ experience and the team of paralegals working with him, our client was ready to serve his country with his security clearance restored.

Call the office of Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney, to find out what we can do to help.

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Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline C & B
Nashville, TN
October 2018

Can your security clearance be revoked just because you help support your mother?

This is exactly what nearly happened to a recent client when he received a Statement of Reasons with Guideline Cand Guideline B violations. The Guideline C violation was ludicrous as it only listed having a foreign passport which was set to expire within a month of the Statement of Reasons. The Guideline B violations were downright hurtful as our client’s family in Iraq was being held against him, particularly the little bit of money he had sent to his mother to help. He tried to submit his Response to SOR on his own, but this did not help in his case.

Thankfully, he found the Edmund Law Firm for his hearing. With the help of Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney, our client left the hearing with his security clearance restored. Mr. Edmunds prides himself in his subject matter expertise and coast to coast offices with handpicked staff who will fight for you.

Take care of your family and keep your security clearance! Call the Edmunds Law Firm now!

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guideline F
Silver Spring, MD
October 2018

Every parent’s worst nightmare is a health problem befalling their children. Can the debt that may come with this terrible situation put your security clearance in jeopardy?

This is exactly what happened when a recent client had several hardships come into play at once. She went from married on a military base to having to support herself, her child, her grandchild, and two other relatives who were in need. Obviously, going from no bills to many bills is a lot for anyone, not to mention the burden of having to support others. Because of this, our client fell into some financial issues and, as a result, was presented with aStatement of Reasons with Guideline F (financial concerns) violations.

Feeling overwhelmed, she came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for relief. With over forty years of experience in security clearance matters, Mr. Edmunds and his team produced a Response to SOR that successfully won our client’s security clearance back.

Don’t drown in debt and lose your security clearance. Reach out to the best security clearance attorney in the country to learn how you can fight back.

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guideline E & I
Tampa, FL
October 2018

Can the government use PTSD and marital disagreements to take away your security clearance?

As it turns out, this nearly happened when a client at the Edmunds Law Firm was hit with a Statement of Reasonsfull of false violations regarding his personal conduct with his wife under Guideline E and his diagnosis of PTSD under Guideline I for psychological conditions. This loyal lieutenant colonel knew he needed help in fighting back.

He came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm where Mr. Edmunds, the best security clearance lawyer in the country,and his experienced team produced a Response to SOR for our client. With this detailed response in hand, he won back his security clearance.

Security clearance appeals can be hard when you fight alone. Let the Edmunds Law Firm stand with you! Call 800.481.2526 now!

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Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guideline E & J
Oceanside, CA
October 2018

Could an expunged record for a minor charge cause you to lose your security clearance?

That’s exactly what nearly happened to a recent client when he was issued a Statement of Reasons for Guideline E(personal conduct) and Guideline J (criminal conduct) after he supposedly lied about having a criminal record on hisSF-86. Even though his record was expunged for a minor disorderly conduct, he was expected to tell all about it.

That’s when he came to the Edmunds Law Firm where—with a team under Mr. Edmunds, this nation’s top security clearance attorney—he was able to develop a Response to SOR. That was all it took for him to win back his security clearance with no further steps necessary.

Find out how our coast to coast offices can aid in your security clearance appeal. Call today!

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#responsetoSOR
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters
Office of Protective Services
Victory from Response to Letter of Intent
Guideline E, K, & M
Gloucester, VA
October 2018

Minor slips happen in life, but can they cause you to lose your security clearance?

This nearly happened to our client when he received a Letter of Intent (similar in nature to a Statement of Reasons) which accused him of violating Guideline E for personal conduct, Guideline K for handling protected information, and Guideline M for misuse of information technology. These claims suggested that he had not followed procedure completely when destroying some secret information. Our client realized he needed help.

He reached out to the Edmunds Law Firm to complete his Response to LOI. While working with us, we developed a response that explained and proved just how reliable our client was and how this was a tiny slip as opposed to all his many other successes at the workplace. Because he contacted the office of Mr. Edmunds, the best security clearance lawyer in the country, he won his security clearance back.

Don’t make a mistake! Call 800.481.2526 today!

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#securityclearance
#responsetoSOR
#responsetoLOI

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline E
Woodbridge, VA
October 2018

Is it possible that an ex-husband can ruin your chances for a security clearance?

That nearly happened for a recent client of ours. Despite being separated from her husband for over three years, she was served with aStatement of Reasons claiming that his criminal behavior made her untrustworthy under a personal conduct or Guideline E violation. As strange as this may sound, their separation and all-but-in-writing divorce wasn’t considered enough in her Response to SOR.

Thank goodness she had the Edmunds Law Firm to stand with her and go to her hearing. Thanks to over forty years of experience in security clearance matters, it was a simple matter for Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance lawyer to prove that she was not responsible for her ex-husband’s behavior. She was able to leave with her pride and her security clearance intact.

Don’t let a bad relationship cost you your security clearance. Find out how the Edmunds Law Firm can help!

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#responsetoSOR
#DOHAhearings

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline J & F
Stevensville, MD
October 2018

Have you ever forgotten about a debt? What about getting arrested for an argument about a child’s discipline? Can either of these things cost you your security clearance?

This almost happened to a recent client! He was given a Statement of Reasons when they decided to serve him with Guideline J and Guideline F allegations. After his ex-girlfriend called the police for spanking her child and some debts were found under his name, our client was at a complete loss. He came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR. Despite an excellent response, it was time to go to a hearing.

That’s when the figure-head of the Edmunds Law Firm, Mr. Edmunds, himself stepped in for the hearing. Our client knew he was in good hands as the country’s leading security clearance attorney who has over forty years of experience under his belt went straight in for victory. Our client walked away with his head held high and hissecurity clearance restored.

Don’t let your finances overwhelm you into losing your security clearance. Find out how the Edmunds Law Firmcan help you now!

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#responsetoSOR
#DOHAhearings

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline H, J, & E
Suitland, MD
October 2018

Can taking responsibility cost you your security clearance?

This nearly happened to a recent client when he was given a Statement of Reasons listing out allegations for Guideline H for his past marijuana use, Guideline J for a DUI, and Guideline E for supposedly lying on his SF-86despite the fact that the previous charges were from his distant past and he, like many others, had misread the question. When he submitted his Response to SOR, he was open and honest about his past, trying to show the government that he had grown. This was not enough, however, so he sought out help.

He found it with the Edmunds Law Firm as he helped him through the hearing process. Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney, led our client to victory. When in the hand of this subject matter expert, our client won his security clearance back.

Don’t let the government use your past against you! Keep your security clearance by calling 800.481.2526.

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#SF86consult

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Western Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline G, J, & E
Sherwood, AR
October 2018

Can you be relieved of your past? Can you continue to have a security clearance with DUIs on your record?

A recent client at the Edmunds Law Firm found out that he did not have to fight his allegations alone. He was hit with a Statement of Reasons listing out allegations for Guideline G for his past alcohol abuse, Guideline J for his DUIs and similar charges on record, and Guideline E for his overall personal conduct. Our client always took responsibility for his actions, and this continued when he provided his Response to SOR. However, despite explaining his charges and the significant amount of time passing, his security clearance was denied.

That’s when he came to the Edmunds Law Firm where he was aided by the team behind Mr. Edmunds, his country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney. It was with our coast to coast offices and Attorney Ryan Nerney that our client was able to plead his case at a hearing and win his security clearance.

Call 800.481.2526 now and find out how to keep your security clearance!

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#DOHAhearings

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Guideline G & Guideline J
Norfolk, VA
October 2018

We’ve all been young and a little reckless in certain circumstances. Thankfully, most of us don’t make mistakes that may come back to bite us.

Unfortunately, that happened with a recent client who was given a Statement of Reasons listing out several Guideline G and Guideline J allegations. Due to these alcohol abuse and criminal conduct accusations putting his security clearance at risk, our client came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR. With that, he was able to voice his explanations on each charge. Most importantly, he was able to express remorse and take responsibility for his actions. When the response was not enough, our client knew we could help.

With Mr. Edmunds as this country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney, his associate Attorney Ryan Nerney led our client through the process of his hearing and won his security clearance.

If you think your past may come back to haunt you, call the Edmunds Law Firm today and learn how the best security clearance lawyer can help you.

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#securityclearance
#responsetoSOR
#DOHAhearings

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Guidelines E & F
Brunswick, GA
September 2018

Have you ever been given exciting benefits through your workplace? A company car, travel, or even a card to an expense account?

That’s exactly what happened with a recent client of ours when she was allowed a charge card for official expenses. Unfortunately, due to not being fully aware of policies and rules in regards to this card, she was given a Statement of Reasons with Guideline E and Guideline F allegations. Her personal conduct was due to the fact that she had used the card on some personal charges as a means of tracking her budget and the financial allegations were the charges themselves. She knew she was right, but she needed a voice to stand up on her behalf.

That’s when she found the Edmunds Law Firm, where a team led by the country’s leading security clearance attorney, prepared a Response to SOR on her behalf. With over forty years of experience in security clearance appeals, the Edmunds Law Firm easily presented her case and secured her security clearance.

Don’t lose your security clearance. Call 800.481.2526 and learn how you can clear your charges!

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#securityclearance
#responsetoSOR

Defense Intelligence Agency
Victory from Personal Appearance
Guidelines E, G, I, & J
Lithia, FL
September 2018

The most difficult part of dealing with a problem is acknowledging that the problem exists.

A recent client at the Edmunds Law Firm was served with a wake up call in the form of a Statement of Reasons for his admitted behavior and history with alcohol use including Guideline E for personal conduct, Guideline G for the alcohol abuse, Guideline I for his psychological issues, and Guideline J for an unfortunate tendency to drive while intoxicated. He came to us for help to not only with his case and hissecurity clearance but to prove that he could change and take responsibility for his actions.

The Edmunds Law Firm was able to guide our client through the process of a personal appearance. With the help of Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney, our client was able to receive redemption and his security clearance.

Find out the best security clearance lawyer, Alan Edmunds, and his coast to coast team can help in your security clearance appeal.

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#hearings

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Telework Site
Victory from Hearing
Guideline F
San Diego, CA
September 2018

When an ailment, injury, or tragedy occurs in life, there is one thing that throw everything into a spiral: medical debt.

A recent client was presented with a Statement of Reasons riddled with Guideline F allegations due to several debts he had, most of them medical. Despite taking responsibility for all of these debts in hisResponse to SOR, he was unable to convince the government of his loyalty even with fourteen years of government work under his belt.

That’s when the Edmunds Law Firm stepped in and took this case to a security clearance appeal. The country’s leading security clearance attorney, Alan Edmunds, only hires the best to his team. That is how Attorney Ryan Nerney and our client were able to leave the hearing with our client’s security clearanceintact.

If you are dealing with debt, and your security clearance is in jeopardy, call the Edmunds Law Firm and see how over forty years of experience can stand with you.

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#responsetoSOR
#GuidelineF
#DOHAhearings

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Falls Church, VA
September 2018

We have all been young and a little reckless at some point. We learn from this and move past it, but in this case the company our client kept almost lost him his security clearance.

Our client was given a heavy Statement of Reasons with several allegations falling under Guideline H for drug use, Guideline G for a DWI of alcohol, Guideline J for any criminal conduct discussed in the allegations under H and G, and Guideline E for doing all of it while holding access to classified information. Feeling overwhelmed, he came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR. Unfortunately, despite his explanations of the significant amount of time since any form of drug use as well as his acceptance of responsibility regarding the DWI, the government did not accept his response.

Thankfully, he stuck with the Edmunds Law Firm and went to a hearing, with the country’s leading security clearance attorney, Mr. Alan Edmunds. With Mr. Edmunds at his side, our client was able to win back his security clearance.

Don’t let any past errors put your security clearance at risk! Call 800.481.2526 and find out what the team at the Edmunds Law Firm can do for you.

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Spring Lake, NC
September 2018

Who could ever imagine paperwork being so troublesome?

Our client found this out the hard way when he was served with a Statement of Reasons listing out Guideline F violations for several debts and Guideline E violations for supposedly lying on his SF-86. He came straight to the Edmunds Law Firm for his Response to SOR where a dedicated team member in the office of the country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney helped explain that several of the debts on theSOR were being disputed, did not belong to him, or were already paid off as well as the “lie” on SF-86 being caused by misinformation in his paperwork during a transfer.

When this supposedly was not enough, Attorney Alan Edmunds went with our client to a hearing to appeal for his security clearance. As a subject matter expert, this case was no challenge for Mr. Edmunds who has over forty years of experience in this field, and our client left with his security clearance reinstated.

If you are fighting to keep your security clearance matter, call 800.481.2526 now!

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#DOHAhearings
#responsetoSOR
#SF86consult

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Victory from Personal Appearance
Moreno Valley, CA
September 2018

Most misunderstandings don’t end that badly. In fact, normally they are laughed off and dismissed. Despite this, a misunderstanding nearly cost this woman her security clearance.

After nearly a decade of service, imagine our client’s surprise when she was hit with a Statement of Reasons. They listed out Criminal Conduct, Handling Protected Information, and Personal Conduct, accusing her of forging documents, removing files from a locked cabinet, and dishonest behavior for both herself and when training new members. She decided to submit her Response to SOR on her own, in which she denied the forgery, explained the incorrect assumption of mishandled protected information, and expressed a that any behavior construed as dishonest was not her intention, but this wasn’t enough.

Luckily, she came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help. With offices from coast to coast, Mr. Edmunds only employs the best to maintain his reputation of the country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney. That’s how Mr. Ryan Nerney led our client through the security clearance appeal process and was able to win back her security clearance.

If you are struggling and need help with your security clearance troubles, call and found out how we can help today!

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#DOHAhearings

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
La Mesa, CA
September 2018

Can you lose your security clearance over debts you don’t even have?

This nearly happened to our client who was served with a Guideline F Statement of Reasons despite the fact that he had disputed the listed financial accounts with the appropriate debtors and was having them removed from his credit report. When he was given this SOR, our client new to contact the Edmunds Law Firm.

With a Response to SOR, the dedicated team at the Edmunds Law Firm was able to win his case easily so he could keep his security clearance. As a subject matter expert and the country’s leading security clearance attorney, Mr. Edmunds only employs the best in his coast to coast offices.

If you are in need of help in keeping your security clearance, find out how we can help by calling (571)527-4925 today.

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washing Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Peoria, AZ
September 2018

One would think that after over a decade of loyalty and service to a country that this would be evidence enough that they do not have any form of foreign preference or influence.

This was not the case for a recent client of ours who was hit with a Statement of Reasons listing his preference for a foreign country under Guideline C due to his foreign passport and his risk of influence under Guideline B due to some family member in Jordan. Our client obviously was upset to be served with this SOR, especially after over thirteen years of service. He wrote his own Response to SOR, but that was denied.

That’s when he called The Edmunds Law Firm to have his day in a hearing to prove his case. Attorney Alan Edmunds is this country’s leading Security Clearance attorney and he has a strong team including Attorney Ryan Nerney who took our client to court and won his security clearance back.

Whether it is a Response to SOR or hearing or anything in-between, find out how the Edmunds Law Firm can help you today!

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Victory from Hearing
Fort Washington, MD
August 2018

Nearly everyone struggles with finances. It’s nothing to be ashamed about, yet it can be used against us.

That’s exactly what happened recently when our client was served a Statement of Reasons with Guideline F and a Guideline E violations. Under Guideline F, the financial considerations guideline, it was stated that she had some debts while the Guideline E, the personal conduct guideline, said she had lied on her e-QIP. Our client initially turned in a Response to SOR on her own in which she pointed out that she didn’t read the question carefully enough and that the “lie” was a mistake. She also explained the circumstance of her debts, but none of this was good enough.

That’s when she sought out a Subject Matter Expert. She wanted someone to help her have her hearing in front of DOHA and win. She chose the Edmunds Law Firm and the best Security Clearance Lawyer in the country, Attorney Alan Edmunds. She walked away with her security clearance intact, and her head held high.

Don’t be ashamed to reach out for help. Contact the Edmunds Law Firm to find out what our team can do for you!

DOHA Telework Site
Victory from Hearing
San Diego, CA
August 2018

Family can really bother you sometimes, but you don’t choose them. That being said, could they really cause you to lose your security clearance?

This almost happened to our client when he was given a Statement of Reasons with a Guideline B: Foreign Influence violation. His father was a citizen and officer in Iranian Army, and he had two sisters who were citizens and residents of Iran. Despite coming to the Edmunds Law Firm for help on his Response to SOR in which it was explained that all foreign relatives were self-reliant and not threats to national security, he was still denied.

That’s when Attorney Ryan Nerney took our client’s voice to a hearing. As one of the team members in coast to coast offices at the Edmunds Law Firm, Attorney Ryan Nerney led our client’s case to victory. This is little surprise considering that he works with Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney.

Is your security clearance in trouble? Do you need help? Call (571)527-4925 today.

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Goose Creek, SC
August 2018

Life can be stressful. Especially when transferring jobs, filling out documents, and falling behind on bills.

When our client was given a Statement of Reasons marked with Guideline F & E allegations. With these financial and personal conduct accusations, he knew he needed the Edmunds Law Firm to help him with his response to this SOR. Despite this help, and the explanations provided for his bankruptcy and the accidental misinformation on his e-QIP, it wasn’t enough for the government.

Our client did not stop fighting, and neither did we. His case was taken to a hearing by Mr. Edmunds, who’s case results are reported on official government web sites. After facing off with the subject matter expert, opposition was useless. Our client walked away with his security clearance intact.

Does this sound like you? Are you worried about your security clearance? Call the Edmunds Law Firm at (571)527-4925 to put your mind at ease.

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US Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Security Center
Victory from Response to Letter of Intent
Petaluma, CA
August 2018

Have you ever been advised to do something which later came back to haunt you?

That is exactly what happened to a recent client of ours. When he filled out his SF-86, a third party suggested that he not put down the dismissed underage drinking ticket or the infrequent marijuana use. Trusting this person, our client put nothing in those spots. Unfortunately, that meant that he was served with a Letter of Intent that included personal conduct, alcohol/drug misuse, and criminal allegations.

Thankfully, our client reached out to the Edmunds Law Firm. The team at this firm was able to help him mitigate all allegations and earn his chance for a security clearance. You don’t get these kind of results anywhere else. Mr. Edmunds’ case results are reported on official government web sites.

If you are concerned about your chances for a security clearance, are struggling with your security clearance, or think you may be in this kind of jeopardy, find out how we can help you today.

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#securityclearance
#securityclearancelawyer

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Washington Hearing Office
Victory from Hearing
Jacksonville, NC
August 2018

This case serves as an example of why we should always read the fine print.

Due to misreading a question while filling out his e-QIP, a recent client answered a question incorrectly. When it asked “Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving alcohol or drugs?” he read this question as “in the last seven years.” Unfortunately, despite correcting himself in a later interview, this was not enough, and he was presented with a Statement of Reasons. The violations listed out were for Guideline E, also known as a personal conduct violation, because he “lied” on his e-QIP in addition to the description of his DWI from 2006. Because he was convicted, this allowed them to add in Guideline J, or criminal conduct, for his DWI.

He tried to give a Response to Statement of Reasons on his own, but he apparently didn’t convince them despite explaining his loyalty and need to provide for his daughter. That’s when he reached out to the Edmunds Law Firm to take his matter to a hearing.

Attorney Alan Edmunds and his team help with this security clearance appeal. Our client was able to earn his security clearance back due to selecting the best security clearance lawyer in the country who is also a subject matter expert.

Are you fighting you keep your security clearance? Whether it is a response, a hearing, or any other security matters, find out how we can help you by calling 1-800-481-2526 today.

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Victory from Hearing
Glendale, AZ
August 2018

When a person immigrates to the US and serves in the Army, you would think that is a strong show of loyalty to their new country.

This loyalty was apparently not enough when a client of ours was given a Statement of Reasons with a Guideline B violation. This guideline insinuated that this man was at risk of being influenced by foreign peoples because he had family in Iraq, some of whom he had to support until they could join him. He provided a very heartfelt Response to his Statement of Reasons, but this explanation from a father of two was apparently not good enough for the government.

That’s when he reached out to the Edmunds Law Firm for his hearing. Attorney Ryan Nerney led this case to victory for our client with a team supporting the Edmunds Law name. Mr. Edmunds is this country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney with over 40 years of experience.

If you need help with your security clearance matter, find out how we can help. Call today.

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#DOHAhearings
#securityclearance

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Victory from Hearing
Holmdel, NJ
August 2018

Can a two year old work violation and sick relatives hurt your job prospects?

That nearly happened to a recent client at the Edmunds Law Firm when he was served a statement of reasons listing Guideline K Guideline B violations. Guideline K affects how protected information is handled. In this case the client had received violations in the work place which were reported two years after they occurred yet had already been dealt with. Along with this, he was hit with Guideline B which is the threat of foreign influence. His violations were having sisters in India who he supported financially when unexpected bills came up on a couple of occasions since 1976.

After his response to statement of reasons was turned down, he realized that he could not tackle this issue alone. He sought out a subject matter expert to help take his case to a hearing. Luckily, he found theEdmunds Law Firm to step in and guide him through a security clearance appeal.

With offices coast to coast, our client was in the capable hands of Mr. Edmunds, this country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney, and he got his security clearance back.

If you are at risk of losing your clearance, find out how you can fight back today!

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Hearing
Ashburn, VA
August 2018

When you have a security clearance, your family is the last thing you will expect to jeopardize that clearance.

This is exactly what happened to our client recently when her relatives from Iraq and Sweden were being used against her in a Guideline B accusation. This claim that she would be targeted for coercion by her sisters and brother, and she would be influenced to go against her country was simply ludicrous.

Thankfully, she came to the Edmunds Law Firm for her security clearance appeal where a team of paralegals worked behind Mr. Edmunds as this country’s leading security clearance attorney. Through her hearing, she was able to fight back and win her security clearance.

With our coast to coast offices and over 40 years of legal experience, find out how we can help you today. Call 1-800-481-2526 to find out more!

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Victory from Hearing
Nashville, TN
August 2018

We all have in-laws who are a pain, but could they cause you to lose your security clearance?

Guideline B allegations imply that connections or contacts to other countries will cause a loyal government employee to be put in jeopardy of being manipulated or influenced by those contacts. When our client was told his family in Iraq was reason for him to lose his security clearance, he fought back. The family members listed off in his statement of reasons were either dead, in different countries, U.S. citizens, or in-laws that he no longer spoke with. While our client was not born in the U.S., this country is where his loyalties are held, and the idea that those relationships would change this was ridiculous to anyone who met him.

Luckily, the Edmunds Law Firm was there with him from his response through his hearing. With a team of dedicated individuals standing behind him, our client was able to prove his community ties, his family relations, and most importantly win his security clearance.

If you are in a similar situation, consider calling today to find out how we can help at 1-800-481-2526.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to Statement of Reasons
Las Vegas, NV
August 2018

Have you ever felt constant pain? Something like that can be maddening even to the point of trying anything to take the edge off.

A recent client has suffered from horrible migraines since the age of seven, chronic back pain since his 20s, and a late-in-life diagnosis of dyslexia. When our client was served with multiple allegations on statement of reasons, he was at a loss over all the accusations and the threat against hissecurity clearance. Guideline E pertains to any type of personal conduct or behavioral issues and can thus be added on to nearly any other guideline allegations such as Guideline H which is a the misuse or involvement with drugs.

Despite the fact that his marijuana possession charge was expunged from his record, it was still being used against him. Even then, he was open and honest when asked about his prior drug use as he was only trying to help with his chronic pain. Additionally, he was only required to disclose the most recent seven years, so he was not hiding anything from his superiors.

Our client was being punished for being honest even though he had over a decade of work for our government under his belt. The Edmunds Law Firm stepped in to help, and we were able tomitigate all the concerns on behalf of our client.

If your past is being used against you in an attempt to take away your security clearance, call the Edmunds Law Firm to find out how we can help.

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Service Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Victory from Hearing
San Diego, CA
August 2018

Could a foreign exchange student, a loan to a friend, and a vacation really ruin your career and cause yoursecurity clearance to be revoked?

A client of ours was recently charged with a Guideline B allegation, claiming that his contact with other foreign persons would cause him to fall in with foreign interest. This accusation was rather weak as the first claim of money sent to a resident of Japan was a loan sent between friends. The client was paid back with interest, so theGuideline F charge regarding his finances was just excessive. The other claim was that a student who stayed with our client while attending school in America would cause some form of Guideline B violation.

Additionally, when our client went on a trip to China, he was hit with a Guideline E allegation on his personal conduct. They claimed that he did not notify his place of work about his trip and that he brought his security ID to China. While the client admitted he was unaware of the policy of his ID at the time, he did in fact alert the proper people of his trip.

A response to the Statement of Reasons from the Edmunds Law Firm is often times enough to argue the case for our clients, however, this particular case was taken to a hearing. It was there that our client was lead to victory with the help of Attorney Ryan Nerney and the team at the Edmunds Law Firm.

If you need help with your security clearance, contact the Edmunds Law Firm, to find out how our forty years of experience can be of service.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Hearing
Glendale, AZ
August 2018

Have you ever owed money? Most people would answer yes to this question. It is something that nearly every person experiences at some point. Now, has this need to pay someone back caused your nationality to be called into question? It sounds silly, doesn’t it? However, this is exactly what happened with our client who was a dual citizen of Iraq and the US.

Our client came to us with a Statement of Reasons listing out Guideline B, C, and F violations. Guideline B is when the government believes you are subject to foreign influence while Guideline C is showing preference towards a foreign country. Guideline F is in a completely different territory as a financial guideline fearing that our client’s debts may have eventually led her to fall in with espionage because of all her “connections” in Iraq.

She came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help. This case was particularly complicated, so our responsewasn’t enough to convince the government of her side. Our client got her day in court, however, as Attorney Ryan Nerney showed how flawed the allegations were against her, especially regarding her so-called connections (all family and friends who had either moved or were in the process of becoming American citizens themselves). Her financial allegations were also unfounded as the debts were paid off.

We at the Edmunds Law Firm were proud to help this client and any clients who are struggling with their security clearance, no matter how complex the case may be. If this sounds like something we can help with, call 1-800-481-2526 to find out how we can help.

National Security Agency
Favorable Decision via Response to SOR
Odenton, Maryland
July 2018

Can a spiked drink taken in celebration really harm your security clearance status? The answer is yes as a client with the Edmunds Law Firm took a shot from her hairdresser only to find out it was spiked with marijuana. When she attempted to be honest during an interview, she was presented with an SOR.

Cases that address Guideline H relate to drug use and abuse which easily fits with Guideline E, focusing on one’s personal conduct. While our client did, in fact, participate in marijuana use, it was in this isolated, small incident and furthermore out of her control. After this incident, our client ended all relationships with those she knew to use drugs, especially the hairdresser. As a mother and devout church member, the fact that our client’s integrity was being called into question because of this was absurd.

With the help of the Edmunds Law Firm, a response to her SOR was all that was needed to get out of this hairy situation. Our firm has over 40 years of experience with security clearance matters. Find out how we can help you today. Call 1-800-481-2526.

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Favorable Decision via Hearing
Columbia, Maryland
July 2018

Could something as common as internet ads cause your security clearance to be jeopardized? This happened to a recent client of ours who was fired from his position and his security clearance revoked after using a work computer for personal uploading and internet browsing during his downtime.

Guideline M cases pertain to the use of technology containing sensitive information and the rules surrounding that information. Our client acknowledged in his response that he should not have used his work computer to upload photos from his recent wedding or review articles from an online men’s digest and this behavior was not going to be repeated.

These technology allegations were combined with Guideline E allegations which focuses on his personal conduct. Within these claims, our client was accused of lying on his e-QIP because he was unaware that he needed to go into details on the loss of his position. Additionally, he was accused of providing false answers despite his attempts to correct an under-prepared interviewer.

Unfortunately, our client’s initial response was not enough for DOHA to accept, so we pursued with a hearing. Thanks to the team at the Edmunds Law Firm, our client had everything he needed to fight back and show that he wanted nothing more than to serve his country.

Internet ads can pop up on anyone’s computer. Don’t let this be the reason your security clearance is taken away. With more than 40 years of experience in a variety of cases, call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 to find out how we can help.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to Request for Information
Havelock, NC
July 2018

Sometimes, in the moment, we don’t make the right decisions. We often learn from these mistakes, like a recent client of ours did, yet the government decided to probe for further information about a DUI on his record.

Dinner often turns to drinks, and most of us don’t plan ahead for that situation. Unfortunately, our client made the decision to try and drive home while intoxicated. He was pulled over and arrested, and the case was ultimately dismissed. This client was open and honest, however, immediately submitting a self-report at his place of employment to his superiors.

Almost a year went by before this information was requested of him, and our client came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help. He desires nothing more than to be a good role model for his son and show his trustworthiness to his country.

With over 40 years of experience, the team at the Edmunds Law Firm was able to step in and help respond to this inquiry before his security clearance was placed in jeopardy. If you think we can help you, call us at 1-800-481-2526.

U.S. Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Victory from Hearing
Tampa, FL
July 2018

While it is never assumed the government doesn’t know everything about us already, it is frightening to think that sporadic lapses in judgement over the course of eighteen years can impact our careers. That’s exactly what happened with a recent client of the Edmunds Law Firm when we represented a client who was in jeopardy of losing his security clearance with Guideline G and J violations.

Guideline G focuses on the consumption and sometimes abuse of alcohol and is frequently coupled with Guideline J (criminal conduct) if a DUI in on your record. This was the case with our client who initially tried to respond to his SOR on his own. The initial rejection was based on the claim that the client was trying to “minimize the seriousness” of his 2015 DUI despite the fact that his blood alcohol content was, in fact, low at the time. The information provided in his personal response was also deemed insufficient to mitigate the claims made in his original SOR.

That’s when he sought out help from Attorney Edmunds and his team. Prior to the hearing, we were able to compile everything necessary to prove that our client was not a threat to national security based on his past mistakes. We are pleased that our client was able to walk out of his hearing and continue his career undeterred.

If you are at risk of losing your security clearance, let us help and fight for you. We can be reached at 800.481.2526.

National Security Agency
Review Panel
Victory from Hearing
Baltimore, MD
July 2018

It’s a common misconception that juvenile behavior in college is off the table when the government considers eligibility for a security clearance. Clients often ask us, “how am I being penalized for behavior when I was a 19-year-old kid?” Although it seems unfair, this is often times grounds for denial or revocation. In this recent victory, The Edmunds Law Firm represented a client in a hearing with the National Security Agency. These hearings are different in that they are conducted in front of a review panel in a slightly less structured manner. Attorney Edmunds has represented many clients in these hearings and knows how tailor his delivery for the best results.

Our client was a young professional that faced allegations pertaining to Guideline G (Alcohol) Guideline I (Psychological) and Guideline E (Personal Conduct). Each of the allegations stemmed from our client’s behavior in college. In an interview, he indicated his drinking habits included “blacking out” which the government deemed inappropriate and grounds for denial of a security clearance request.

Our firm has done National Security Clearance Law for over forty (40) years and has represented clients facing allegations from many different government agencies including but not limited to: DoD, NSA, CIA, FBI, DIA, NGA, NRO, and many others. We enjoy the opportunity to represent government contractors, linguists, and military personnel.

Our client, in this case, had his entire professional career in-front of him. We are pleased that he is able to continue to excel in his career as a result of the favorable decision he recently received. If your clearance is in jeopardy of being revoked or denied, you are entitled to the appeals process specific to the agency you work for. Our firm is familiar with all of these appeals processes and wants to fight for you. We can be reached at (571)527-4925.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision from Hearing
Ohio
July 2018

Debt of any sort can happen to the best of us. It’s easy to miss a payment or fall into times of financial troubles. However, the government can claim that these finances cause your trustworthiness and reliability to be called into question. This is what happened with a recent client of the Edmunds Law Firmwho was going to lose his security clearance due to a Guideline F violation.

Guideline F violations are listed in the DoD Directive as Financial Considerations and can cover a wide variety of monetary issues such as debts, obligations, and general distress. Because of this, your security clearance can be called into question from a fear of your financial problems extending into your ability to work.

Our client initially put forth his own response to his Statement of Reasons, explaining that most of his debt would be cleared away as he was filing for bankruptcy. A majority of his debt was also out of his control as his wife suffered a medical condition preventing her from working full-time.

The Edmunds Law Firm was able to help him present his case in a hearing which led to a victory in his favor. Favorable decisions are frequent when working with the experienced team at the Edmunds Law Firm. With over forty years of knowledge and a dedicated group of people behind him, Attorney Edmunds is a force to be reckoned with.

Let us help you get back your security clearance. Call and find out more at 1-800-481-2526.

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Favorable Decision from Hearing
California
July 2018

Despite a thirty-four year career in the Navy and federal Government dedicated to the defense of this country, a hard-working man’s security clearance was revoked due to some financial issues explained in a Letter of Intent (LOI). He tried to fight back on his own, explaining the errors on previous credit reports as well as his own mistakes with loan payments on his condo. Nonetheless, this decorated veteran had to practically beg for his security clearance, only for it to be denied.

The youngest of five siblings, he followed in the footsteps of one of his brothers to join the Navy, receiving many awards and outstanding evaluations before moving on to a career as a Government contractor. He has three children and five grandchildren from his first marriage and is in a loving relationship currently. During the fight for his security clearance, both of his parents passed away within one month of each other.

After retaining the Edmunds Law Firm, our client was able to have his day in court and fight to gain his security clearance back. Now, as a government contractor, he is able to continue providing for himself and his family.

If this sounds like you, please don’t hesitate to contact the Edmunds Law Firm so we can help. Our team has dealt with these cases for over forty years, and we are ready to fight for you.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision via Cancellation of SOR
New Jersey
June 2018

The art of finances is something that many people struggle to master. Under Guideline F, the government can claim that financial issues such as unsatisfied debts are reason enough to revoke your security clearance.

This happened to a client of ours when she was accused of being in debt for several large sums of money to different agencies. However, multiple credit reports did not reflect the accusations against our client.

Despite preparing for a hearing, our client’s security clearance was reinstated once they realized The Edmunds Law Firm was on her side. The SORwas cancelled along with the hearing when Alan Edmunds and his team stood behind her to fight these claims.

Let us help you in your fight. Call 1-800-481-2526 now.

Department of Defense
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
Favorable Decision from Hearing
Pennsylvania
June 2018

Despite being an American citizen for decades, it is possible to be accused of a Guideline B violation as a means of taking away your security clearance. Guideline B implies that connections you may have, from finances to family, are a threat to the interests of the United States of America.

This happened with a client who had some financial and family ties to India yet has been a citizen since the mid-1970s. He is married with two children and was a contributing contractor with his own company, but his security clearance was unjustly revoked.

Thankfully, he called The Edmunds Law Firm to help, and after a hearing, his clearance was reinstated. Fight back for your security clearance today. Call and find out at 1-800-481-2526.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision from Response to SOR
California
June 2018

Due to the broadness of Guideline E, it is easy to get pinned with a personal conduct violation resulting in the loss of your security clearance. Unfortunately, this was the case for a client of ours who suffered from several financial difficulties that were not disclosed.

After retaining the Edmunds Law Firm, our client was able to successfully gain his security clearance without having to step foot in the courtroom.

We pointed out that the financial burdens were out of our client’s control at the time,—even forcing him to spend some time in a veteran shelter— and he was in the process of receiving counseling for these issues.

Falling into financial trouble is something that can happen to anybody, and it is often out of our control if that happens. Whether it is student loans or child support, the revoking of your security clearance should not happen to you. Consider the Edmunds Law Firm, led by Attorney Alan Edmunds to help with your case. We can be reached at 1-800-481-2526.

Call today!

IRS
Personnel Security
Victory from Written Response to LOI
Virginia
June 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm recently represented a client recently issued a Letter of Intent from the IRS. Both LOIs and SORs issued by the IRS are formatted differently than other government agencies in that they are more specific and tell a fluid narrative rather than listing allegations. Still, our plan of attack stays the same.

This particular LOI included Personal Conduct allegations (typically referred to as Guideline E under the adjudicating guidelines). Narrative of falsifying time, back and forth between the applicant and her company, and evidence from OPM investigations filled what was a long government-issued document.

Our client was a young woman who faced some difficult times as a single mother after separating from her husband. She returned to school to receive more education and was doing the best she could when her income was put at jeopardy from this letter intending to revoke her clearance.

If you are a government contractor, linguist, military personnel, or an individual that needs any level of security clearance to do your job, call our office to see how we can help. We send attorneys all over the United States every week to represent clients in court and have a highly trained staff in office drafting responses and appeal briefs ready to assist you with your specific needs.

West Coast: 1-800-481-2526

East Coast: 571-527-4925

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision from DOHA Hearing
Virginia
June 2018

In a time where global politics and foreign policy is unpredictable and unsettling, Guideline B and Guideline C (Foreign Influence and Foreign Preference) cases are becoming more common. The majority of the time, these cases are more about family members, spouses, or close friends in another country and are less about the applicant themselves. Still, it’s important to mitigate government concerns.

In this case, we received a victory following a DOHA hearing for a client living in northern Virginia. The Statement of Reasons outlined Foreign influence allegations related to the applicant’s family. In this case, our client’s mother and grandmother were citizens of Iraq and the government was unsure of his allegiance to the United States.

By taking a holistic approach, our Attorneys and highly trained professional staff were able to mitigate concerns and earn a favorable decision. In a political climate like the one we have presently, there is a lot of verbal negativity being thrown around in the international community. Don’t let a negative sentiment decide your eligibility to hold a security clearance.

We have clients that are told their Foreign Influence/Preference cases are hopeless when, in fact, they have a very real opportunity to win their appeal. Call us for a free quote and hear about more success stories just like this one. (571)-527-4925.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from DOHA Hearing
California
June 2018

In our latest victory, The Edmunds Law Firm was retained to represent an individual at the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) for a hearing. We do DOHA hearings all over the United States on a weekly basis and are known as the most prominent DOHA Attorneys nationally.

In this case, our client faced Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) allegations revolving around several incidents. He was Active Duty Military and received a reduction in grade under Military policy. Our client was diagnosed as being alcohol dependent and made a couple mistakes during his extensive military career.

Our firm was able to mitigate all government concerns and earn a favorable decision during this essential Appeal to SOR in California. In addition to Active Duty Military, we also represent countless government contractors and linguists. We are well versed in appeals to SORs and LOIs and are equally passionate about all stages of the appeals process.

We’ve practiced this specialized area of law for over forty (40) years and have earned favorable decisions for clients all over the world. If you are in jeopardy of losing your security clearance, don’t fight it alone. Utilize our firm’s prominence and expertise by allowing us to fight for you. We can be reached at 571-527-4925.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudication Facility
Victory from Response to Interrogatories
Virginia
June 2018

In this case, The Edmunds Law Firm was retained to draft a written response to interrogatories. This is essentially the step before being issued a SOR and should not be taken lightly because it’s an opportunity to win the case before being issued a Statement of Reasons or Letter of Intent. This document is a list of questions regarding incidents in an individual’s past. Usually it is issued because the information the government has is outdated and they want to know the current standing of any past incidents or debts.

Our client’s Interrogatories included financial concerns. It outlined a list of debts and we responded with information relevant to the mitigation of the government’s unspoken concerns. We treat Interrogatories slightly different than other government documents but we are equally effective.

It’s important to understand that there are several stages of security clearance appeals. It is a multifaceted process that should be utilized to the fullest for citizens in jeopardy of losing their access to classified material. We represent linguists, government contractors, and Military Personnel in all appeal cases and have been doing so for over forty (40) years.

If you, or someone you know, is in danger of losing their security clearance, call our firm today. We can be reached at (571)-527-4925.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Personnel Security Division
Victory from Written Response to SOR
Texas
June 2018

In this victory post, we drafted a Response Packet to our client’s Eligibility Letter for a security clearance. He was facing Guideline E and J allegations for Personal and Criminal Conduct. The letter was structured very similar to that of a SOR or LOI. It was extensive and contained arrests for battery, domestic disturbance, traffic citations and much more.

Although Eligibility Letters are not nearly as common as Statement of Reasons or Letters of Intent, they hold the same power to deny or revoke your security clearance and should be taken just a seriously. We use the same formula of attack to mitigate concerns for all three of these letter formats and have done so successfully for over forty (40) years.

Our client had been working for the Federal Government for over sixteen (16) years through TSA and even enrolled in programs during his time to enhance his leadership skill sets. Although he made a few mistakes, we don’t believe that revocation or denial of clearance was permitted.

If you have any questions about allegations the government is using to take away your clearance call us today. We give free quotes for various services and begin on your case the same day we are hired. Attorney Edmunds is considered to be one of the best Security Clearance Attorneys in the nation and we do all levels of Security Clearance Appeals. With offices all over the United States and clients from all over the world, we have experience and passion for this kind of law that we are ready to put to work for you. We can be reached at (760)-634-7630.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision – Response to SOR
Arizona
June 2018

Our client worked for USAF in supply tech for over eleven (11) years and was recently informed that his access to classified information was being taken away. As is the case with the vast majority of our clients, he needed his clearance to perform his job and support his family. In his Government issued Statement of Reasons it was said that he was denied based on Financial Considerations (Guideline F) outline in DoD Directive 5220.6.

Guideline F is one of the most common guidelines we see at The Edmunds Law Firm and this particular case involved a good number of debts, ranging from cell phone bills to bank accounts, in varying amounts. We responded to the SOR and mitigated the government’s concerns by showing that the debts occurred as a result of event(s) beyond the applicant control.

These Financial cases can be relatively straightforward but that’s no excuse to fight them on your own. We have individuals call our office regularly who received unfavorable decisions to their financial case responses and now have to pursue additional means to be granted their clearance. Don’t make that same mistake; instead, call our firm to hear about what we can do for you. (760)-634-7630.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudication Facility
Victory from DOHA Hearing
Tennessee
June 2018

Is a DIY (Do It Yourself) mindset a wise idea when facing the potential revocation of your Security Clearance? A lot of times, doing it yourself can save you money, but when the risk outweighs the reward, a DIY mindset can be extremely damaging.

In this case, our client chose to respond to his own Statement of Reasons with allegations that were relatively straightforward, including Guideline E (Personal Conduct) that outlined two (2) specific instances. Our client explained what happened but both the format and response itself lacked planning and foresight into what was needed to mitigate concerns. As a result, this individual was forced to pursue the second stage of appeal – a DOHA hearing. He retained our firm and we got to work immediately.

Having done DOHA hearing for over 40 years, we at the Edmunds Law Firm understand what is needed to be successful. The Judges and opposing counsel knowAttorney Edmunds and he has the reputation as being the #1 Attorney that operates within this department nationally. In this case, Attorney Edmunds fought for our client and was successful in convincing the Judge that he was deserving of a clearance to continue his livelihood.

We certainly respect the DIY mindset, but in the case of something as vital to your livelihood as your Security Clearance, don’t disadvantage yourself by refusing to consult a professional. We represent Active Duty Military personnel, linguists, government contractors and so many others as they await a decision that will affect their ability to provide for their family or even simply pursue their professional goals. Contact the Edmunds Law Firm and feel comforted by the decades of experience we have to offer.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision from Hearing
June 2018

Attorney Edmunds is known as the “DOHA Lawyer” and this next success story is a perfect example of why. Our client faced Guideline F (Financial) allegations. These allegations included failure to file both Federal Income Taxes and State taxes. The government takes dishonesty associated with taxes very seriously, making this case an uphill battle. This case was given an unfavorable decision following a written response, but the client decided to retain our firm for the second stage of appeal – a DOHA hearing.

Attorney Edmunds went to court and spent the afternoon clashing with the Government Attorney regarding the character of our client. The staff at The Edmunds Law Firm created a trial notebook, including a response to allegations and exhibits. Using this carefully organized resource, Attorney Edmunds was able to convince the Judge that the applicant was a trustworthy individual deserving of a security clearance.

In DOHA cases you need an attorney that is poised, knowledgeable and assertive in order to give you the best chance possible. With over forty (40) years of experience litigating these cases, our firm is perfect for you. We do Security Clearance Appeals that take the form of  Written Responses, Hearings, and appeals following hearing decisions. We consistently work for linguists, government contractors, and active duty military.

If you have any questions, call us for a free consultation. Don’t wait, call today!

East coast: (571)-527-4925

West coast: (760)-634-7630 or 1-(800)-481-4925

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory From Response to LOI
Rhode Island
June 2018

Guideline K (Handling Protected Information) cases are becoming increasingly more common as the classification of digital information becomes more and more important. In this case, our firm was retained by an Active Duty Military personnel facing Guideline K allegations. It was said that the applicant had, on several occasions, fallen short of handling classified material in accordance with standards in place.

Our client was a trustworthy individual. He had a few minor incidents in his five (5) year career but was never a real threat to the military or national security. When he was issued his Statement of Reasons the allegations seemed to paint a picture of an applicant that had disdain for the United States.

We drafted a Written Response to LOI that served as our client’s first stage of appeal to a security clearance denial. Lucky for our client, we received a favorable decision and no further action was needed to protect his clearance. With an increase in Guideline K cases, it’s important that you find someone who knows how to fight these allegations effectively.  The Edmunds Law Firm has proven time and time again that we are willing and able to do just that for our clients.

With offices on both the East and West Coast, we represent clients from all around the United States and the world. We have tried and true methods for responding to each of the Government’s guidelines used to take your clearance away and represent clients during each of the three (3) stages of appeals to these decisions. Attorney Alan Edmunds is one of the most prominent #securityclearanceattorneys in the nation and his staff is excited about the prospect of working for you. We can be reached at 1-800-481-2526.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Written Appeal to SOR
California
June 2018

Guideline E (Personal Conduct) can take many shapes and forms due to its vague nature. In this particular case, the government listed a few isolated incidents and a mental health concern all grouped under Guideline E. The Statement of Reasons stated that our client received mental health care and there were concerns in addition to an incident involving a citation for mountain biking in a restricted area and an incident where our client spoke strongly to a nurse.

Our client was, and still is, an orthopedic surgeon. He is brilliant and responsible but was in jeopardy of losing his clearance. When he called us he was upset because the thought of being unable to practice medicine the way he had been was becoming a reality. He asked that we respond to his SOR in a written appeal.

Our staff compiled documents and formed a response packet that successfully mitigated government concerns. There was uncertainty spurred from his lack of candor in responding to question on his e-QIP and a plethora of other variables but we are pleased to announce that he is back to work with the clearance he needs to do what he loves.

If you’ve been issued a SOR with Guideline E allegations there are a number of different ways you can respond. The Edmunds Law Firm has been active in #SORappeals and #SORresponses, with great success, for over forty (40) years. Don’t jeopardize your clearance by doing this on your own. Contact Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff to see what we can do for you. 760-634-7630.

Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Victory from Written Response to SOR
Oklahoma
June 2018

Our firm was recently retained by an individual facing Guideline H (Drug Misuse) allegations from the government. We see more and more drug cases and are well equipped to fight for our clients. In this particular case, our client took Adderall, a prescription medication, without a prescription. The drug showed up on a drug test he was randomly administered at work and his security clearance was immediately suspended.

It’s a common misconception that prescription drugs are legal and therefore cannot cast doubt on your reliability in the eyes of the government. Taking prescription medication without a prescription has caused countless individuals to lose their clearances, regardless of the agency they work for.

Lucky for our client, Attorney Alan Edmunds and his team were able to mitigate the government’s concerns. The case went to trial and the decision came back favorable. We are extremely pleased that one mistake did not have a lasting effect on our client’s ability to pursue his professional goals. We represent Active Duty Military, Government contractors, linguist, and many others in cases like this one daily.

If you’re looking for a #securityclearanceattorney look no further than the Edmunds Law Firm. We specialize in #securityclearanceappeals of all kinds and would love the opportunity to fight for you. We can be reached at 571-527-4925 (East Coast) and 800-481-2526 (West Coast).

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Written Response to SOR
Florida
June 2018

Why are financial considerations sometimes sufficient to deny an applicant’s request for a security clearance? The government posits that substantial debt illustrates an inability to live within one’s means which indicates poor self-control and a lack of judgment. In a recent case, our client had substantial debt and had been sent to collections. In addition to these Guideline F (Financial Considerations) allegations, he also had Guideline E (Personal Conduct) allegations for falsified materials/information on his e-QIP.

Our firm created a lengthy written response packet to these allegations including a response paired with a list of exhibits. By reframing the debts by putting them into context we were able to successfully mitigate all Guideline F concerns and by minimizing the severity of the allegations and offering a much broader view of our client, we were able to mitigate Guideline E concerns.

Our clients are not bad people. We’re all human and are all prone to making mistakes, but that doesn’t mean that the punishment should outweigh the crime. This client worked as an Engineer at an Air Force Base before being mentored by NASA engineers working in support of new hybrid energy sources. He was promoted several times and loves his work. Because of the Edmunds Law Firm, he is able to continue what he does as his means of providing for his wife and two (2) children.

We receive success stories like this on a weekly basis. If you’re in jeopardy of losing your security clearance, don’t fight it alone. Attorney Alan Edmunds and his highly trained staff are professionals and want to help. Give us a call to find out what we can do for you.

San Diego, CA – (760) 634 7630

Arlington, VA – (571) 527 4925

Raleigh, NC – (919) 987 1813

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Response to SOR
Virginia
June 2018

In this success story, our firm was retained by a man facing Guideline B and Guideline E allegations from the Government in his Statement of Reasons. We were successful in the first stage of appeals which resulted in a speedy and positive outcome for our client.

Guideline B (Foreign Influence) is a category of concern that our firm deals with regularly. We see Foreign Influence and Foreign Preference cases involving linguists, U.S. citizens with family ties in other countries, and Active Duty Military personnel that have been involved with foreign governments, just to name a few. This case also contained Guideline E (Personal Conduct) allegations. This, too, is a common guideline we deal with. A lot of times Guideline E is included because of either false or withheld information from individuals on their SF86 or other government documents.

Our client served for over 20 years in the U.S. Army and we believed he was not a threat to national security. He was, and still is, a highly respected scholar in the are of Chinese history and is an asset to our government. In our written response to SOR, we were able to mitigate all concerns and the case was adjudicated in our client’s favor.

The Edmunds Law Firm has been handling cases like this for over forty (40) years. We cherish the opportunity to represent individuals that are fighting for their livelihood and the ability to provide for their families. With offices all over the United States, we hope that you’ll consider our firm for representation. Give us a call at (760)-634-7630 today!

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision from Response to SOR
Kansas
June 2018

Our latest success story comes from a client facing allegations we don’t see often, but that we are still comfortable defending against. This particular case involved several Guideline K (Handling Protected Information) allegations in a Statement of Reasons.

Our client was Active Duty Military through service in the Navy as a fighter pilot and in the Army as a Ground Force Commander. He was deployed to Afghanistan four (4) times, and dedicate himself to a life of service to the United States.

We fought to prove that he was a trustworthy individual and were successful in earning him the right to his security clearance. Guideline K is very uncommon, but this story speaks to the fact that our firm is willing and able to defend clients facing any allegation from the government regarding their Security Clearance Matter.

The Edmunds Law Firm has been defending Active Duty Military, Linguists and Contractors for over 40 years. If you, or someone you know, needs legal help regarding your security clearance matter please consider our firm of highly trained professionals. Our contact information is listed below for your convenience.

San Diego, CA – (760) 634 7630
Arlington, VA – (571) 527 4925
Raleigh, NC – (919) 987 1813

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Victory from Hearing
Virginia
May 2018

Written responses aren’t the only form of appeal to a Government issued Statement of Reasons. Is this case, our client wrote a response himself and after receiving an unfavorable decision, he decided to retain our firm for a hearing with The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA).

The client was facing allegations under guidelines J (criminal conduct), G (alcohol consumption), and E (personal conduct). The allegations were centered around a DUI and time card fraud. Our client came to us having been told by others that he didn’t have a case. We are always of the mindset that every case can be a winner, and this is proof of that sentiment.

Attorney Alan Edmunds represented him in court, using a trial notebook created and organized by his team of legal professionals, and was able to earn our client the right to his Security Clearance. The basis of democracy is the right to a fair trial, and regardless of what others might say, you always have a chance. In most cases, a clearance is essential for the job our clients occupy. In other words, this is their livelihood. The Edmunds Law Firm has been representing clients throughout all stages of these appeals for over forty (40) years. If you want an expert by your side, look no further than Attorney Edmunds and his firm.

We have offices on both the East and West Coast, full of employees passionate about what we do, that are eager to talk to you. Give us a call for a free quote at 571 527 4925 (East Coast) or 760-634-7630 (West Coast).

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision from Response to SOR
Virginia
May 2018

Sometimes we come across cases that are outside the control of the applicant. In this case, we had a client that was denied her clearance based on Guideline B (Foreign Influence) allegations because her family are residents and citizens of India. The Statement of Reasons listed each member of her family, including in-laws, that were currently residing in India as citizens and used this to justify the denial of her application for a security clearance.

Our client moved to the United States in 2007, became a permanent resident in 2011, and achieved full American citizenship in 2016. Her husband had been working for the United States federal government as a contract employee for over eight (8) years, and together, they were raising a child in the U.S.

It is always worthwhile to fight for your security clearance. Our firm enjoys the opportunity to work tirelessly so that stories like this one become more and more common. Attorney Edmunds and his staff have been serving Active Duty Military by responding to their SORs and Letters of Intent for over forty (40) years. We also assist with Military Upgrades and work with government contractors on a daily basis. Contact us at 571-527-4925 to receive a free quote.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision from Response to SOR
Maryland
May 2018

It is very common that we see applicants with a history of drug use facing allegations from multiple guidelines, as opposed to just Guideline H (Drug Involvement), and this favorable decision is no exception. In a favorable decision to a Written Response to a Statement of Reasons, our firm was able to successfully mitigate the government’s concerns in a Guideline H (Drug Involvement) coupled with Guideline E (Personal Conduct) allegations.

We have adopted a mindset that every case has the potential to be a winner and in cases where more than one Guideline is listed, we choose to attack the arguments separately. In this case, we helped a client that used marijuana recreationally and admitted to seeing prescription Adderall on few occasions to fellow classmates. Our client was a very smart, and well-educated individual that we proved was deserving of a clearance.

Our firm enjoys standing up for people that are assets to the government and our country. We feel that our nation is better-off if our clients are given their clearances so that they can continue to better our world in their perspective industries. If you need representation we hope that you’ll consider The Edmunds Law Firm, led by Attorney Alan Edmunds and assisted by his highly trained staff. You can reach us at 800-481-2526.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Written Response to SOR
California
May 2018

It is a common misconception that finances and financial debt are a personal problem that don’t affect an applicant’s ability to hold a Security Clearance. In our latest success story, The Edmunds Law Firm was retained by an individual facing Guideline F (Financial Consideration) allegations in her government issues Statement of Reasons. Financial debt is a common problem people face and is a case type we are very familiar with.

Our client joined the Navy right out of High School and was deployed to Japan shortly thereafter. After having children, our client and her husband were honorably discharged and faced unemployment. Our client earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees but still was still unable to find work. Our firm was successfully able to mitigate all government concerns related to past debts by showing that our client was both responsible and trustworthy.

We enjoy opportunities to piece together Responses to SOR and Responses to Letters of Intent for all active/past duty military. We also engage in Military Upgrade casework and work with government contractors on their Security Clearance Appeals.
The Edmunds Law Firm has been working on the aforementioned areas of law for over forty (40) years and is known as a leader nationally. Please contact our firm at 760-634-7630 (West Coast) or 571-527-4925 (East Coast).

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Written Response to SOR
Colorado
May 2018

May dual citizenship in Canada and the United States keep you from holding a security clearance? According to the government, it can. In a recent victory, The Edmunds Law Firm was retained for a Response to Statement of Reasons (SOR) involving a man with dual citizenship. He faced allegations pursuant to Guideline C (Foreign Preference) coupled with Guideline H (Drug Misuse) allegations.

Our client was born in the United States to an American mother and a Canadian father. He grew up in the United States, attended school in the United States, and worked for the United States military through service in the Navy. After two years he attained the rank of Corporal and was decorated after a tour in Japan. As he continued his career in service, he was given awards and promoted once more. Still, our client was told that he couldn’t be trusted with a Security Clearance.

Attorney Alan Edmunds and his team of highly trained professionals represent Active Duty Military as well as government contractors regularly. This is one of many success stories our firm is proud to share. With locations all over the United States, we hope that you’ll consider our firm for representation in the future. Attorney Edmunds can be reached at 571-527-4925.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision From Response
Virginia
May 2018

Our client, a man from Virginia, faced Guideline J (Criminal Conduct) allegations issued to him by the government in a Statement of Reasons. As a man who dedicated over twenty-eight (28) years of service to the Navy, he retained our firm to fight for his clearance.

In drafting his response to SOR, we were able to mitigate the government’s concern under Guideline J while showcasing positive aspects of his past, included service recognitions/ accolades, impressive performance reviews, and much more. After reading our response, the government agreed that this man was a trustworthy individual, deserving to hold a security clearance.

The Edmunds Law Firm received favorable decisions on security clearance matters all the time. Attorney Edmunds has over 40 years of experience and his highly trained, professional staff offers great service to our clients around the world. This success story is just one of many active duty military personnel we have represented. If you need representation, please consider our firm. We can be reached at 571-527-4925.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision From Response
Virginia
May 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm recently received notice of a favorable decision regarding a National Security Clearance matter. The victory came from a Written Response to a government issued Statement of Reasons. In the Statement of Reasons, our client faced allegations pursuant through Guideline H (Drug use) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct).

Having admitted to marijuana, cocaine, and misuse of Adderall, our client was informed that his clearance was being revoked. He is young with a bright future and determined that his clearance was worth fighting for. After retaining our firm, we began drafting a written response to the government’s Statement of Reasons. In the response, we were able to mitigate all government concern which resulted in the reinstatement of our clients’ clearance. As a result, our client is able to return to work and pursue his future.

Our firm, led by Attorney Alan Edmunds, is known nationally for this kind of representation. With offices around the United States and a rich history of representing people from around the globe, we are confident in our ability to fight for you. We have represented Active Duty Military, DoD contractors, and many others for over 40 years. If you, or someone you know, needs representation, we hope you’ll consider our firm.

Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Favorable Decision From Response
California
May 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision as a result of a response to a Statement of Reasons from the government. In this case, Attorney Edmunds fought for a client facing Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline H (Drug Involvement), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct) allegations. Despite what appeared to be a stacked deck against our client, our firm earned a favorable decision that resulted in the reinstatement of his security clearance. As a direct result of our hard work and dedication to providing outstanding representation, our client is able to continue his job with a clearance and is excited about his future.

If you, or someone you know, has a Security Clearance Matter we hope that you’ll consider Attorney Edmunds and his staff of trained professionals as an option for representation. Our firm has offices all over the United States and represents clients from around the globe. Give us a call at 571-527-4925 to see how we can help you today!

Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Favorable Decision From Response
Virginia
May 2018

Attorney Edmunds received a favorable decision for a client from Iraq facing Guideline B (Foreign Influence) allegations. Attorney Edmunds has enjoyed widespread success throughout his 40-year career as a Security Clearance Attorney in the area of Foreign Influence and Foreign Preference. He welcomes and enjoys the opportunity to represent clients from all around the globe. This particular case featured an individual who worked as a linguist for the U.S. Army at a young age before working as an interpreter in Iraq. As a result of his favorable decision, Attorney Edmunds client is able to return to work as a linguist supporting U.S. troops overseas.

The Edmunds Law Firm is known across the country as a leader in Security Clearance Representation. It is our philosophy that there is an opportunity to receive a favorable decision in every case. The firm has offices across the United States and helps Active Duty Military, DoD employees, and Contractors around the globe. Attorney Edmunds can be reached at 571-527-4925.

Clearance Granted Following Hearing
Guideline B: Foreign Influence, Iraq
Arlington, VA
May 2018

Attorney Alan Edmunds appeared at a contested Hearing involving a security clearance applicant with ties to Iraq. Attorney Edmunds has successfully helped linguists from all parts of the world. He has over 40 years of military law and national security clearance law experience. He is this country leading Security Clearance Lawyer and has offices coast to coast. The litigation team at The Edmunds Law Firm travels to all states and some foreign countries fighting for their clients in the area of national security clearance matters.

In this case Attorney Edmunds represented a 61 year old female linguist who had relatives, property and some former ties to Iraq. Attorney Edmunds showed that most of the relatives had moved or lived in the United States. Our client was divorced and the mother of 2 children, one who died at age 20 in Iraq.  Her daughter and grandchildren lived in the United States and were awaiting full citizenship.

The Applicant service to the US. Army was a huge issue in the mitigation of this case. Attorney Edmunds has a formula for these cases and it has been largely successful over the last 10 years. This client was referred to Attorney Edmunds by co-workers in Iraq. She had done her own Response to SOR, and it was not very good or complete.

If you need help call Alan Edmunds today 571.527.4925  East Coast or 800.481.2526 West Coast – then let the experts at the Edmunds Law Firm take over your case. Remember, “experience makes the difference.” Whether you are Active Duty Military, DoD Contractor, or Federal Employee – call us and let us do the hard work.

Security Clearance Granted – Written Response To SOR
Financial Concerns & Personal Conduct
Ft. Meade, MD
April 2018

One of the best ways to win a security clearance case when the gov’t sends a Notice of revocation is to win by the Written Response to SOR. This saves our clients money and a great deal of stress by avoiding the Formal Security Clearance Appeal. The Edmunds Law Firm wins a lot of cases just from the Written Response to SOR. We do this by filing a legal brief and numerous exhibits that mitigate the govt concerns.

That is what happened in this case. Our client failed to declare and disclose certain delinquent debts tied to a failed business. The business was actually owned by our client’s parents and went thru different types of entities. The company subsequently went thru Bankruptcy and our client believed debts were resolved. Some of the Company debts were in our client’s name with his parents.

The Edmunds Law Firm went to work and filed a very detailed Response to SOR. We argued many factors including our clients service to his country in the military. Attorney Alan Edmunds has over 40 years of security clearance experience and he helps clients around the world. Linguists deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East trust their career’s to Attorney Edmunds when trouble comes knocking. His case victories are officially reported on the government website at DOHA. He is also a former Judge Pro Tem and a subject matter expert on national security clearance matters. If you have questions or have received a Notice to Revoke your Clearance call Alan Edmunds at 571.527.4925  East Coast or 800.481.2526 West Coast.

Security Clearance Granted – Written Response To SOR
Psychological Conditions
Dept of Defense
Ft. George Meade, MD
March 2018

Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff at the Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable adjudication following the submission of a Written Response to SOR. Our client received a SOR raising Psychological Conditions. The concerns revolved around “panic attacks” which were concurring at work.

The individual was on medication and the condition was totally under control. Our client was also totally compliant with treatment and was following all recommendations. There was evidence of a hostile work environment.

The Applicant was from a rural community. He also served in the U.S. Navy. In the Navy, he served as an IT Network Administrator Instructor. His evaluations were good. After 10 years he received an Honorable Discharge.

The Written Response to SOR contained numerous documents. The letters of Applicant’s character proved to be very important. The gov’t agreed that the condition was mitigated and the Clearance granted.  This case like many others handled by Attorney Alan Edmunds shows that a contested Security Clearance Hearing can be avoided in certain cases. Mr. Edmunds helps people around the globe with Security Clearance Appeals. He can be reached at 800 481 2526. Trust your career to the experts at The Edmunds Law Firm.

Victory From Written Response
Department of Defense
Active Duty Army Officer
Sexual Behavior, Personal Conduct
Ft. Meade, MD
April 2018

“We love tough cases”. These are the words of Attorney Alan Edmunds who has one of the busiest national security clearance law firms in the country. In fact, many clients come to our law firm because other law firms don’t want to take their case because they think it is too hard! Our attorneys love the courtroom and love to win tough cases. Our track record is reported on the official DOHA website and speaks for itself.

This case was won and our client’s career saved by submission of a Response to SOR. Read the comment from our client:

  “I WAS GRANTED MY SECURITY CLEARANCE WITHOUT A HEARING BUT BASED SOLELY ON THE LEGAL BRIEF THAT YOU PROVIDED ME!”

He went on to say :

   “MY SECURITY MANAGER WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE LEGAL BRIEF AND TOLD ME I WAS A LITTLE BIT OVERKILL. “I FELT GREAT ABOUT WHAT YOU PUT TOGETHER AND THE RESULTS MATCHED MY FEELINGS.”

Mr. E.E. ( April 10,2018)

If you need help with any phase of the security clearance process from SF 86 to Security Clearance Appeals please call us at 800.481.2526 on the West coast or 571.527.4925 on the East coast.  Your career is important, get the Best Attorney you can, call us.

Security Clearance Hearing Victory
Drug Use & Personal Conduct
Los Angeles, California
Department of Defense
March 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of another favorable decision in a National Security Clearance matter from the DoD. The case was heard in Los Angeles and Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm. Ryan Nerney appears across the country as the Sr. Litigation Attorney at  The Edmunds Law Firm. His case victories are reported on the official government website at DOHA. He and Attorney Edmunds win more cases for clients than most attorneys and in fact more than most law firms according to the DOHA site.

In this case, our client was cited for drug use from 2003 to 2010. At times he had a clearance when he used. The gov’t also charged him with poor judgment and personal conduct issues. Attorney Nerney admitted numerous exhibits at the Hearing and took testimony. The client was fully prepared for the Hearing and it showed in his presentation. The Edmunds Law Firm makes sure clients are fully prepared for testimony. In part, this accounts for the numerous favorable decisions the Firm receives from the DoD.

The judge found that our client had rehabilitated himself and that there was strong evidence on the issue of the ‘Whole Person Concept”. The client was found not to be a risk to national security and the Clearance was granted.

Attorney Alan Edmunds has been helping clients around the globe for over 40 years. Active Duty Military, Contractors, and Federal Employees trust their careers and jobs to Alan Edmunds when faced with actions involving Security Clearance Denials or Security Clearance Appeals. His number is 571.527.4925. Attorney Edmunds is often considered as “The Best Security Clearance Lawyer” in the country by many. He is on national media as a Subject Matter Expert in National Security. He is often called “The DOHA Lawyer”.

Security Clearance Appeal Victory
Lebanon & Saudi Arabia
Foreign Influence
Chicago, IL
April 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision for our client who had his security clearance revoked pending appeal for Foreign Influence – Guideline B under the DoD Directive.  Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm and represented the client at the Formal Security Clearance Appeal.  He introduced 9 exhibits and called the client as a witness.

Our client is a 48-year-old defense contractor who has been employed as a U.S. Linguist since 2006. He has several family members in Lebanon. His mother is 75 years old and he sends her $8,000 per year. She is in poor health. He has not been back to Lebanon since 1995. He communicates with his mother every 6 months by phone.  Because of his investments, his net worth in the U.S. is estimated at $710,000.00. One of the strongest character letters came from a Special Agent of the FBI. The judge also acknowledged that the client made important contributions to the U.S. military at great risk.

The Judge found that the foreign Influence concerns were mitigated and the Clearance granted. Call 800.481.2526 if you need help with a security clearance. Visit our websites for case decisions and view the new videos. Attorney Alan Edmunds and Attorney Ryan Nerney are two of the Best Security Clearance Lawyers in the country.

Security Clearance Victory Following Hearing
Drug Use and Personal Conduct
Department of Defense
March 2018

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice of a favorable ruling for a client accused of drug use while holding a security clearance and personal conduct – failing to answer his EQIP correctly.

Our client is 35 years old and works as a systems engineer. He used marijuana in high school at the age of 18. He admitted his use. He then went on a vacation with some buddies and rented a condo where one of his friends offered the group a “joint” to smoke. Our client smoked the marijuana “joint” with the others. At the time he had a security clearance.

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading attorney in national security clearance matters took the case to a Hearing. At the Hearing, he introduced 13 documents in mitigation and took testimony from 3 witnesses.  He also called his client to testify on “direct examination”. Attorney Edmunds has over 40 years of litigation experience in criminal proceedings, Courts-Martial, and Federal Administrative Law Hearings before most of the DoD Agencies as well as DOE and Dept. of State. His practice spans the globe helping Active Duty Military with security clearance issues. The law firm will do Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, Security Clearance Denials, and consultations. Your career is important  – remember “experience makes the difference.” All of Attorney Edmunds victories are reported on the official DOHA website.

Victory From Written Response To SOR
Afghanistan
Department Of Defense
Foreign Influence & Personal Conduct
March 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable adjudication following submission of a written Response to SOR.  The case involved a woman who with her family fled Pakistan, obtained foreign passports for her children from Afghanistan and eventually came to the United States.

Our client sent money to her parents in Afghanistan every two months for their care. On the SF 86 our client did not fully reveal her contacts with family and money sent to them in Afghanistan.

The staff at the Edmunds Law Firm filed a Response to SOR that was over 30 pages with exhibits. The Firm argued mitigation and explained the danger facing our client as she fled across the Middle East.

The government agreed with the Response submitted and found that the concerns were mitigated. Another family saved and another job saved as well. Attorney Alan Edmunds has a staff of professionals that is amazing. We are dedicated to our clients. Attorney Edmunds has offices coast to coast and helps Active Duty Military, Linguists, DoD Contractors and Federal Employees. He does Security Clearance Hearings and prepares Security Clearance Appeals at all levels with all Federal Agencies.

Security Clearance Victory Following Hearing
Foreign Influence, Taiwan
Phoenix, Arizona
April, 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a Favorable Decision from DoD following a Security Clearance Hearing. The case was held in Phoenix Arizona and Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm.

The case was a typical Guideline F: Foreign Influence case. Our client had in-laws from Taiwan. His wife was also a citizen of Taiwan. Our client is a U.S. citizen who had earned several college degrees from U.S. universities. He had numerous financial interests in the U.S. showing strong ties to the United States.

Attorney Nerney argued the steady economic ties the United States has with Taiwan. He had done tremendous research into the current relationship between Taiwan and the United States. He also introduced exhibits into evidence. Attorney Nerney also took testimony at the Hearing.

The judge agreed with Mr. Nerney and the Clearance was granted. The Edmunds Law Firm specializes in Foreign Influence cases as well as financial concern cases. Attorney Alan Edmunds represents Linguists around the globe.  Our victories are reported on the official gov’t website at DOHA. Call us at 800 481 2526 for help.

Security Clearance Granted from Written Response
Dept of Defense
Foreign Influence; Personal Conduct; Psychological Conditions
March 2018
Ft. Meade, MD

The Edmunds Law Firm – did it again- saved a client’s job and his career with a written response to SOR. It is a hard thing to do and often not successful. Often a Formal Security Clearance Hearing is needed. This case was done by staff at the Firm – and reviewed and signed off by Attorney Nerney.

The case was complex but made easy by the tremendous effort of our client who took personal steps to mitigate past behavior. He is active duty and continues on in his profession. Attorney Nerney submitted numerous exhibits and a legal brief.

The case was reviewed by the CAF and the recommendation was favorable for our client. Attorney Alan Edmunds started his law firm over 40 years ago. Today he and his staff help people around the globe with national security clearance matters. He does Response to SOR, Security Clearance Hearings and Security clearance Consults. Call us at 571.527.4925 for solutions!

Security Clearance Victory Following Hearing
Failure to Pay Debts
Dept Of Defense
New York City, NY
March 2018

Attorney Edmunds traveled to New York City to help our client keep his job and his Security Clearance. The case was hard fought. Attorney Edmunds would have it no other way – he loves the courtroom. The case involved our client, age 38, who performed aircraft maintenance and weapons loading. He is married with four children and has had a Clearance for over 17 yrs.

The problems started when his wife lost her job on 3 separate occasions. The bills started mounting and our client had about $38,000 in debt. Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading attorney for National Security Clearance cases, had both the client and his wife attend credit counseling. The client was told to do several other things which all went to mitigation of the gov’t concerns.  Attorney Edmunds has over 40 years of litigation experience and is known around the world as a caring and passionate attorney. He introduced exhibits A thru BB into evidence.

The judge agreed with Attorney Edmunds who argued the “whole person” concept that the circumstances would unlikely be repeated and that the client was on a budget and doing very well financially. Another job saved and another American family kept solvent.

Attorney Edmunds, known as ” The DOHA LAWYER”, can help you if your Clearance is at risk. Just call us at 571.527.4925 and speak with Mr. Edmunds. Whether Active Duty, Contractor or Federal Employee – The Edmunds Law Firm is here for you.  If you need a consult, Response to SOR, Security Clearance Appeal – please call us.

Favorable Decision Following Trial
Prescription Drug Abuse
Westchester, Ohio
March 2018
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Guideline H: Drug Involvement
Guideline J: Criminal Conduct

This was a tremendous result for our client and Attorney Ryan Nerney who appeared in Ohio for the Firm. The case involved drug use – specifically using a spouse’s pain medication. Our client used his wife’s pain medication and admitted his use to the government. On his SF-86 he admitted the use but failed to accurately state the extent of his use. He also used recreational drugs on a few occasions.

Attorney Ryan Nerney entered numerous documents into evidence. The mitigation was strong. He also took testimony from the client and witnesses.

The gov’t case centered around Executive Order 12564 which explicitly states that Federal employees are required to refrain from the illegal use of drugs both on or off duty.  Our client had used Vicodin while employed by the Federal Gov’t.

The Edmunds Law Firm helps clients across the United States with all types of Security Clearance matters. Response to SOR, Appeal Hearings and Investigation issues are all common cases for our Firm. Both Attorney Alan Edmunds and Attorney Ryan Nerney have official case postings on the Gov’t site at DOHA. This site reports cases and shows just how many cases an attorney has handled in the last several years before DOHA Judges. People are encouraged to visit our websites for current case reviews and to view our new videos on important Security Clearance Questions. Call 571.527.4925 or 800.481.2526 for guidance and answers to important questions you may have.

Favorable Decision From Written Response
Albuquerque, New Mexico
March 14, 2018
Department of Defense
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Guideline M: Use of Information Technology

This is an unusual case because of the nature of the allegations. It is also an example of misuse of terms and words describing how an individual leaves a place of employment. The Edmunds Law Firm, with over 40 yrs of experience in Security Clearance cases before all gov’t agencies, was ready for this case!

Our client first downloaded a video game to a classified stand-alone computer that was not in use. Our client told his manager about the video game and removed it shortly after installation. He admitted his mistake and acknowledged this was a one-time incident – which in fact was true.

His next mistake involved his description of how he left previous employment.  This situation often arises because often people do not know how the employer enters a description of an employees departure from a job. Our client indicated he left by mutual agreement and the employer indicated it was a termination. Our client had never left employment before this incident and he told investigators there was no intent to mislead.

The staff at the Edmunds Law Firm drafted a Response to SOR that included evidence supporting a “whole person concept”. Other mitigation was also provided. The gov’t accepted our argument on mitigation and the Clearance was reinstated. Another job saved!  Call us at 800.481.2526 on the West coast or 571.527.4925 on the East coast for help. We represent civilian DoD contractors and Active Duty Military deployed around the globe.

Favorable Decision From Written Response
Exeter, Rhode Island
March 15, 2018
Department of Defense
Guideline I: Psychological Conditions

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision on a Response to SOR for a client who had a  diagnosis of major depression and anxiety disorder.  Our client was in Guam when he experienced a major personal loss. He was placed on a strong medicine that had serious side effects. A new doctor and new medicine turned client health around and he continued to perform very well.

The issue that complicated this case was a diagnosis from a gov’t doctor who had seen our client only one occasion. His report had numerous errors. Attorney Edmunds and his staff used independent medical counsel and strong mitigation to overcome the concerns of the gov’t. The case was indeed reversed and our client received his Clearance.

Attorney Alan Edmunds has offices across the United States. He works with Active Duty Military from every branch of the service as well as Federal Employees and DoD Contractors. He appears at Hearings and does Security Clearance Appeals. His staff is trained in Response to SOR – and they perform very well as they did in this case. Call 800.481.2526 with questions or to schedule an appointment. Known as one of “The Best Security Clearance Lawyers” in the country – Attorney Edmunds skill and experience is available to clients who are facing a loss of job or career.

Favorable Decision Following Hearing
Washington DC
Dept Of Energy
February 27
Guidelines  H: Drug Use & Guideline E: Personal Conduct

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision from the Dept of Energy following Hearing. The case was presented by Attorney Ryan Nerney for the Firm. Attorney Nerney appears before DOE ( Dept of Energy) on many occasions for our clients. In this case, as in many others, he saved our client job and won this case.

Te gov’t alleged that our client violated the DOE facility drug-free workplace policy. Our client had used marijuana on a few occasions. He had never used on the job. Nor did any of the witnesses testify that they saw him under the influence of any drugs. His work performance was excellent. The judge agreed with Attorney Nerney and the Clearance was granted.

The Firm represents clients before many DoD Agencies including DOE, FBI, CIA, NSA, NGA, NRO, DOHA, and ICE just to name a few. We are experts in this area. Attorney Edmunds is a “subject matter expert” and has been featured in several media interviews for national security clearance matters. He has over 40 years experience.and has appeared on national television. Call our attorneys at 800.481.2526 – West Coast or 571 527 4945 – East Coast for immediate help. You may also watch our video library for free.

Egypt & Iraq
Favorable Decision Following Hearing
Woodland Hills, Calif
February 2018
Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Guideline C: Foreign Preference

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision following a security clearance hearing held in the Los Angels area of Calif. The case was presented by Attorney Ryan Nerney for the Firm. Mr. Nerney is an attorney who is well known in the Security Clearance field. He travels across the country for his clients and has won many cases.

The client came to the US in 1987 and became a US citizen in 1992. He obtained an Egyptian National Identity Card for the sole purpose of obtaining a copy of his college degrees from Egypt. He testified that he has surrendered the Card to his AFSO and the Card was destroyed.  The applicant also admitted he voted in an Egyptian election one time. Applicant’s wife was born in Iraq and is a US citizen

At the Hearing, Attorney Nerney took testimony and admitted 18 exhibits. He argued mitigation factors and supported his arguments with evidence.

The judge found that “it is consistent with the national interest to grant Applicant national security eligibility,”.  The Clearance was granted, the Applicant continues to work in his profession and his career continues. We are pleased to “save another career” for our clients. But this is something that Attorney Edmunds and Attorney Nerney do on a regular basis for clients around the globe. Both Active Duty and DoD Contractors call the experts at the Edmunds Law Firm for help.  Call us at 800 481 2526 (West coast) or 571 527 4925 (East coast). Remember experience makes the difference. Many lawyers say they do security clearance work but have very few victories to show!!

Favorable Decision Following Hearing
February 2018
Guideline F : Financial Concerns
Woodland Hills, California

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable ruling following a contested Hearing on a National Security Clearance matter heard in Woodland Hills, Calif. The case was presented by Attorney Ryan Nerney for the Firm. Mr. Nerney is a well known and respected trial attorney in the area of national security clearance legal circles.  The Edmund Law Firm offers excellent service to clients with Response to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, Security Clearance Hearings.

In this case, the client had delinquent debts totaling $142,000. The Applicant is 44 years old and held a job as a defense contractor. He has been divorced twice and has 2 children. The root cause of his financial troubles were the 2 divorces. The Applicant has a Ph.D. and is also a Lt. Commander in the Navy Reserves. Attorney Nerney argued the “whole person” concept and of course spoke of the client service to his country.

The Edmunds Law Firm has offices across the US and travels for clients to all States in an effort to save jobs and careers for our clients. We are very successful! This case was officially reported on the DOHA website and on our Firm’s websites for reviews. We know of no other law Firm that does as many cases on a national basis at DOHA as the Edmunds Law Firm. This is important for clients. “Experience makes the difference” in these types of cases. We offer discounts for our men and woman in uniform. Active Duty Welcome!!

If you have questions about your Federal job (MSPB), Security Clearance issues, call us today – West Coast 800.481.2526 or East Coast 571.527.4925. We are here to serve.

Favorable Decision Following Hearing
Guideline B: Foreign Influence, Pakistan
Department of Defense
February 2018

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading Security Clearance Attorney, received another favorable decision from a Hearing for a client with roots to Pakistan. The case was an incredible contest because of the country involved and the number of relatives the client had and contacts with such Arab countries as United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.

Attorney Edmunds has over 40 years of security clearance experience and it was needed in this case. He introduced over 30 exhibits and took testimony. The govt had one of its most experienced attorneys in the courtroom.

The client is age 30, married with one child born in the US and works as a defense contractor. The client had not traveled to Pakistan for over 6 years. He cut ties with his relatives and Pakistan to form a new life in the US. He has purchased 2 homes in the US and earns $114 K per year.

The Edmunds Law Firm helps clients around the globe. Mr. Edmunds is a favored attorney for Linguists and computer Science professional from India, Pakistan, and the Middle East. His client base is huge. This case is reported on the official DOHA web site.  His offices are in Washington DC/Arlington VA, North Carolina, Florida and California. East coast clients call 571.527.4910 and West coast clients call 800.481.2526.

Known as ” The DOHA LAWYER” – Alan Edmunds helps Active Duty Military, DoD Contractors and Federal Employees with both Security Clearance matters and MSPB cases. In this case, the judge found,” it is clearly consistent with the national interest to grant him eligibility for access to classified information.”

Favorable Decision Following Hearing
Department of Defense
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Arlington, VA
February 2018

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice of a favorable court ruling he received following a Formal Security Clearance Appeal Hearing. The case involved allegations of financial concern including bankruptcy and several debts. This was, unfortunately, the “perfect storm” for this 49-year-old engineer who suffered periods of unemployment, divorce and an incredibly harsh divorce support order. Attorney Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance lawyer, presented testimony, introduced numerous documents and called witnesses to show strong mitigation.

The judge found that the Applicant experienced circumstances beyond his control. He also accepted evidence that the debts were brought current or under an agreement to repay.

The judge was also advised of the Applicants military service and the fact that he held a security clearance for over 30 years. Given the evidence that Attorney Edmunds introduced and the “good character” of the Applicant the judge ruled, ” The applicant has made considerable progress on his delinquent debts and has mitigated financial considerations.”  The clearance was granted.

The Edmunds Law Firm has offices coast to coast to serve clients. Need a Response to SOR or help with a Security Clearance Hearing – just call. He can help you as well. Call 800.481.2526 on the west coast or 571.527.4925 on the East coast.

Favorable Decision Following Hearing
Department of Defense
Guidelines J, E, H
Austin, Texas
March 5, 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision following a Personal Appearance that was done by Attorney Ryan Nerney. Attorney Nerney is well known in the Intelligence  Community for his legal skills at DoD Hearings on the West Coast. In this case, he fought hard for his client.

This was a tough case because of the numerous allegations involving drug use, criminal behavior and intentionally falsification of an SF 86.

Attorney Nerney took testimony, introduced numerous exhibits and presented argument to the Administrative Judge.

The client wrote Attorney Nerney upon receiving the results and said;

“Just got told my clearance is granted. I am TS SCI. Thank you all for your help!  Very glad to begin working.”

The Edmunds Law Firm is about the business of saving jobs and careers. We have over 45 years of experience and are probably the most active law firms across the United States. On the DOHA website – an official gov’t site that reports Hearings – our law Firm is presented as a very experienced law firm with cases coast to coast. The Firm has offices in Washington/Arlington area as well as California, Florida and North Carolina.

If you need a Response to SOR, representation at a Security Clearance Appeal Hearing or simply have questions please call 800 481 2526.

Security Clearance Hearing Favorable Decision
Guideline B: Foreign Influence, Russia
February 23, 2018
Arlington, VA

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice from the Dept. of Defense of a favorable decision following a contested Security Clearance Appeal Hearing. The case was interesting because the client is a 48 year old DoD contractor who immigrated to the United States under “refugee status”. He is married and has 3 children. He was born in Ukraine.

The Applicant successfully passed a counter-intelligence polygraph in 2005. Applicant’s parents, sister and her family are all US citizens. The allegations included a cousin of the Applicant who is a citizen of Russia. There were also allegations of past financial interests which no longer exist.

Attorney Alan Edmunds represents numerous foreign-born Applicants who are now working and are citizens of the U.S. He has a global reputation helping individuals who have brilliant careers in the U.S. that have past ties with other countries. Many former clients from Iraq, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan just to name a few countries have publicly recommended Alan Edmunds as one of “The Best Security Clearance Attorneys” in the United States.

This case has been reported on the official gov’t website at DOHA. The judge found that this client is an “American Success story”. The clearance was granted. Call Alan at 800.481.2526 for help. The Firm does Response to SOR, Security Clearance Hearings from offices coast to coast. As Mr. Edmunds frequently states, “Experience Makes the Difference.”

Favorable Decision From Written Response
Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Bosnia/Herzegovina
DoD Defense Contractor
February 23, 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm, a worldwide provider of legal services in the area of National Security Clearance matters received notice of a favorable decision following a written Response to SOR. The case involved our client who is a refugee from Bosnia. He is married and has 2 sons.  He immigrated to the US in 1999 after living in Germany following the civil war in Bosnia.

Our client is 33 years old and lives in Chicago. He is a GS 12 and works for DoD as an Auditor. Attorney Alan Edmunds filed a written Response to SOR that included numerous exhibits and a legal brief arguing mitigation.

Attorney Edmunds has been helping both Active Duty Military and civilian Contractors  around the globe with Security Clearance Appeals for over 39 years. He is a “subject matter expert” for national and local media. He has published 2 books on National Security Clearance issues. He has established himself as one of the Best Security Clearance Attorneys in the United States. His clients span the globe.

The Edmunds Law Firm has offices coast to coast in Arlington/ Washington DC, Jacksonville Florida, San Diego, California and Raleigh, North Carolina.  On the East coast he can be reached at 571.527.4925 and the West coast at 800.481.2526. Call today and speak with Attorney Edmunds for solutions to security clearance problems.

Favorable Decision From Written Response
Ashburn, VA
Personal Conduct: Guideline E
Substance Abuse: Guideline H
February 21, 2018

This case involved several allegations and one was the use of Testosterone for treatment of low Testosterone levels. A prescription was used for several years but ran out while the Applicant was out of the country. He purchased the drug while in the U.S. Army.

The case was submitted by the Edmunds Law Firm with numerous exhibits including awards and decorations. The Applicant’s personal references were very strong.

The Clearance was granted without a Formal Security Clearance Hearing based entirely on the written Response. Alan Edmunds helps Active Duty Military deployed around the globe with security clearance matters. He appears coast to coast in Security Clearance Hearings.

If you have questions or need a Response to SOR – call Attorney Edmunds at 800.481.2526.

Favorable Decision Following Hearing
Department of Defense
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Arlington, VA
February 13, 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of another favorable decision following a formal Security Clearance Hearing that was held in Arlington VA. Attorney Alan Edmunds appeared for the Firm. The applicant is 58 years old, divorced and no children. She has a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree. She is a training specialist in Management Systems Programs. She is a contractor.

The Applicant had filed 4 Bankruptcies thru a representative while deployed. She also had a tax lien in various amounts and a mortgage foreclosure in the amount of $247,000.

At the Hearing, Attorney Edmunds stated that she was unaware of the Bankruptcy filings thru her representative who had power of attorney. She testified she was only aware of one Bankruptcy filing. The others were filled when she was deployed out of the country. The Applicant had a payment agreement with the IRS and proof of this was admitted into evidence.

The Judge agreed with Attorney Edmunds that the record does not raise doubts about Applicants trustworthiness and good judgment. The evidence introduced by Attorney Edmunds was undisputed. The Clearance was granted.

Attorney Edmunds is very experienced in national security clearance law. He is considered throughout the United States as “The Best Security Clearance Lawyer“. He is also known as “The DOHA LAWYER”.

Department of Defense
Active Duty Military Security Clearance
February 2, 2018
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Guideline J: Criminal Conduct
Philadelphia, PA

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice that our client, an Active Duty Military member who is in the Reserves, was granted his security clearance after the CAF had received and reviewed the formal Response to SOR. Attorney Eric Cowdery for the Firm wrote the Response to SOR and submitted exhibits and a legal brief in support of the Applicant.

The allegations included BAH fraud, criminal conduct and financial concerns (Guideline F). Attorney Cowdery argued strong mitigation. The case took over 12 years in the adjudication stage!  Many of the allegations involved his girlfriend. The client was in the Navy at the time of the allegations and his girlfriend had control over bills and money. He is currently age 52 and has served his country for over 15 years.

This case was “sweet” because the client was granted his Clearance without having to attend a Formal Security Clearance Hearing. He saved time and money and he won!

The Edmunds Law Firm helps Active Duty Military deployed around the globe. Security Clearance Appeals, Response to SOR, and Response to Interrogatories as well as consults are all available. Call us today at 800.481.2526.

Clearance Granted From Written Response
January 29, 2018
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Boise, Idaho

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice just days prior to the Security Clearance Appeal Hearing that the SOR against his client had been withdrawn based on new evidence that Attorney Edmunds sent the government attorney. The Hearing was taken off the calendar and the Applicant was granted his Clearance. In the same week 3 other cases that were all represented by attorneys with The Edmunds Law Firm were withdrawn.

The case involved allegations of indebtedness including 10 separate debts that the Applicant had incurred. The case turned on the strong mitigation presented in documents by Attorney Edmunds. The evidence included periods of unemployment, business failure and invalid debts.

Attorney Edmunds is the leading attorney in the area of national security clearance appeals. If your job is at risk or you need a strong Response to SOR, or a Security Clearance Appeal, call the attorney that wins across the United States, Alan Edmunds. Mr. Edmunds is a former Judge Pro Tem and is a subject matter expert in national security matters. He helps Active Duty Military, DoD Contractors and federal Employees with Security Clearance matters. His Law Firm has offices across the United States.

Department of Defense
January 30, 2018
Written Response Favorable Decision
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Arlington, VA

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice from the attorney for Department of Defense that a case set for a Formal Security Clearance Appeal Hearing was being dismissed and that the SOR was being withdrawn.

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney was handling the case for the Applicant. The case involved a man who was 50 years of age and worked as a Contractor. He had numerous debts including student loans. Attorney Edmunds introduced evidence of severe hardship. Included in the Response to SOR were exhibits A thru G. The Response was a Formal Response to SOR that was over 25 pages.

Attorney Edmunds is well known in the country as “One of the Best Security Clearance Lawyers“. He is a subject matter expert in national security matters for media, newspapers and television.

If you have a security clearance question, or need to Respond to a SOR, or are going to a Security Clearance Hearing anywhere in the United States please call our Firm at 800.481.2526.

Department of Defense
1^st Lt Air National Guard
Victory Following Hearing
Guideline H: Drug Involvement
January 19, 2018
Arlington, VA

Attorney Alan Edmunds saved another career in the courtroom for an outstanding 1st Lt who made some mistakes 5 years ago when he used drugs. The whole case that Attorney Edmunds presented surrounded the “whole person” concept but also an interesting influence in the life of his client.

The 1st Lt had a fiancé that was a “druggie” and very toxic. She was a terrible influence but the relationship had some chemistry for short periods of time. While Attorney Edmunds did a great job in court – really the 1st Lt. did a much greater job turning his life around after he ended the relationship with this woman. Once the woman was out of his life, things began to change for the better.

Alan Edmunds introduced exhibits A – Q into evidence. He also called a witness that had known the Applicant for several years and knew about the “fiancé”. The witness corroborated the wild life style of the fiancé. The Judge announced his intention for a favorable ruling while the Applicant was still in the courtroom. Another career saved!

Mr. Edmunds took the case after other lawyers told the Applicant he had little chance for success. The Edmunds Law Firm helps Active Duty Security Clearance clients and Civilian clients with Security Clearance Appeals. With offices across the United States, the Firm has a national reputation for excellence.  Several people know attorney Edmunds as “The Best Security Clearance Attorney” in the country. He is also known as THE DOHA ATTORNEY because of the hundreds of cases he has done.

If you need a Response to SOR or an attorney for a Security Clearance Hearing call Alan Edmunds at 800.481.2526.

Department of Defense
Favorable Decision Following Hearing
Lansing Michigan
Guideline B: Foreign Influence, South Korea
January 8, 2018

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice of a Favorable Court Decision following a Hearing involving foreign contacts. The Applicant has a wife who resides now in the United States but formerly in South Korea. Extended family also live in South Korea. The Applicant had no property or bank accounts in South Korea.

Applicant has two children living in the United States, ages 13 and 1. Applicant is a retired Army Colonel. He loyally served in the military and offered numerous awards and decorations into evidence.  The evidence included instances when the Applicant put his life in danger while deployed in Afghanistan.

The judge agreed with Attorney Edmunds who argued that the gov’t concerns were mitigated and outweighed by proof of loyalty to the United States. His clearance was recommended. Call Alan Edmunds at 800.481.2526 with questions. Mr. Edmunds specializes in Security Clearance Hearings across the United States. The Firm has offices in Arlington, VA; Raleigh, NC; Jacksonville, Florida and San Diego, California.

Washington D.C.
Response To DoD Interrogatories
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
January 17, 2018

The Edmunds Law Firm responded to Interrogatories propounded and served on our client from the DoD. The facts are very unusual. The applicant’s previous employer had accused our client of corporate espionage. Our client had been laid off from her job and moved on to a new job with another company.

The former employer found out about Applicant’s new job and submitted allegations to JPAS that were proven to be untrue. My staff filed an incredible document outlining “a timeline” and showing the fabrication.

Our client file was corrected and she was allowed to continue her career.  We went the “extra mile” and aggressively documented the mistakes.  This type of case, unfortunately, happens too often.

The Edmunds Law Firm is this country-leading provider for National Security Clearance representation. We have offices coast to coast and help Active Duty Military, Civilian Contractors and Federal Employees with all matters pertaining to security clearance actions.

Attorney Edmunds has been featured on national television for his casework on National Security Clearance cases. He was also recently a “subject matter expert” in a national magazine. The Firm helps clients with Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, Security Clearance Hearings and consultations.

You can review the Firm’s casework and results on our websites or the Federal Government website at DOHA. Simply type in the name, Alan Edmunds or Alan V. Edmunds to review cases. For immediate help call 800.481.2526 on the West Coast or 571.527.4925 on the East coast.

Alan V. Edmunds
Arlington, VA Security Clearance Attorney
Favorable Security Clearance Decision
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
January 10, 2018

Attorney Alan Edmunds received another favorable decision from the DoD following the submission of a Written Response to SOR. The client is married with one young child. Attorney Edmunds introduced evidence with the Response to SOR that showed her husband was laid off from his job and that her minor child had serious medical problems.

Attorney Edmunds had the client attend credit counseling. She also filed Bankruptcy. Her work evaluations were introduced and she offered several other documents with the Response to SOR to mitigate concerns.

The DoD reviewed the answer filed by The Edmunds Law Firm and reviewed the numerous exhibits as well. The end result was that the SOR was withdrawn and the client kept her job.

Alan Edmunds has over 40 years experience with military law and national security clearance law. He travels across the country helping clients fight for their clearance and their jobs.

Attorney Edmunds is a subject matter expert in the area of national security clearances and has recently been featured in Newsweek Magazine and interviewed by several “wire” services for comments on current security clearance issues involving the Trump Family.

Mr. Edmunds has the actual experience and track record that other attorneys envy. He tells clients, “Experience makes the difference”. So many lawyers have web pages talking about their experience that is not consistent with the government websites that track attorney experience like the DOHA Web Site. Call 800.481.2526 .

Alan V. Edmunds
San Diego Security Clearance Attorney
January 7, 2018 – Case Victory
Guideline J: Criminal Conduct
Guideline E: Personal Conduct

Attorney Alan Edmunds with The Edmunds Law Firm – received notification that his client was granted a security clearance following the submission of a Written Response to SOR.  Winning a Clearance without a Formal Hearing is very difficult and unusual. The Written Response to SOR must be very detailed and well documented with mitigating evidence.

In this case, Attorney Edmunds written a 30 page Response with exhibits A – K. The case against our client included allegations of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on board of an aircraft and other allegations of violating company policy and termination. Our client was deployed to Afghanistan and worked as a contractor. He also worked in the private industry.

The Clearance was granted and our client was allowed to return to work and keep his career. Attorney Edmunds who has helped both civilian and Active Duty Military around the world received a great deal of gratitude from the client, his family and co-workers. Visit the DOHA web site and type in Alan Edmunds and learn more about the many cases he has won across the country. If you need a Response to SOR or must Appeal a Security Clearance – call The Edmunds Law Firm. They have offices coast to coast and offer payment plans when needed.

Department of Defense
December 23, 2017
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Huntsville, Alabama

Applicant submitted a security clearance application in March 2015. His application raised financial concerns under Guideline F: Financial Considerations because he had several debts. The 8 debts totaled about $27,000 and many were delinquent through no fault of the applicant. His former wife had hidden debts and failed to pay others without Applicant knowledge. Their divorce was very nasty.

Applicant is a 36 year old field service representative with a contractor. He needs his security clearance to do his job. He served honorably in the U.S. Army for 8 years. One reason he chose The Edmunds Law Firm was due to the fact that Attorney Alan Edmunds had helped many of his active duty friends and that Attorney Edmunds had practiced Military Law for over 35 years.

Alan Edmunds called witnesses to testify and introduced exhibits A thru N into evidence. The purpose of the exhibits showed the “good character” of the Applicant and also mitigated the debts as delinquent because of the ex wife’s failure to pay bills on time.  Attorney Edmunds totally prepared the Applicant for his testimony and also showed him important steps to take before the formal Security Clearance Hearing that would help in mitigating the government concerns.

The judge agreed with Attorney Edmunds and found that the applicant was trustworthy. Eligibility to access to classified information was granted. The applicant kept his job and his paycheck to the relief of his family. Attorney Edmunds received the satisfaction of helping another member of the military.  Mr. Edmunds has clients around the globe deployed in very dangerous places. He represents some of the most heroic members of the military for special fees. The Edmunds Law Firm is indeed the Law Firm that many Active Duty Members turn to for help. He does Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, and offers step-by-step guidance with the SF 86 preparation. Call 800.481.2526 for immediate help.

Department of Defense
Guideline B: Foreign Influence, Egypt
New Haven, Connecticut
December 20, 2017

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice of a favorable decision following a contested Hearing on a national security clearance matter that was held in Connecticut. Our client is a native of Egypt who acquired his U.S. citizenship in 1987. He is a senior systems engineer for a defense contractor. He has had a security clearance since 1987 as an employee for a defense contractor. Applicant had an Egyptian passport, which he surrendered in 2009. It was used to travel to Egypt at a time he was getting married to an Egyptian woman.

Applicant had 2 distant uncles and 1 aunt in Egypt. His contact with any relatives in Egypt stopped in 2004. The evidence showed there was no foreign travel to Egypt within the last 7 years.

The major issue involved a $100 to $200 contribution that the Applicant made on occasion to a religious affiliated relief fund. The evidence showed that those donations stopped in 2013. The organization was based in the United States but helped out poor Muslims in Egypt.  The Applicant testified that he would never make such donations in the future.

Attorney Edmunds also took testimony from the Applicant’s employer. The President of the company and the CEO testified to the Applicant’s trustworthiness and honesty. Attorney Edmunds also introduced exhibits A-N into evidence that served to show strong mitigation.

Attorney Edmunds used the “whole person concept” in his argument to the court. Alan Edmunds traveled to Connecticut for this Hearing. The Applicant wanted Attorney Edmunds as his security clearance lawyer because he had tried over 600 cases in just the last 4 years across the United States. The applicant said he wanted the experience and expertise of Attorney Edmunds. Many clients call specifically for Attorney Alan Edmunds to represent them in Security Clearance Hearings. The official government website at DOHA tells the story and why so many people ask for Alan Edmunds personally. Their careers are important and they simply want the best.

The Edmunds Law Firm has a global reputation for aggressive representations. Our attorneys travel the country helping clients with “Responses to SOR”,  “Security Clearance Appeals“, SF 86 prep and DOHA Hearings.

Call the team of experts at The Edmunds Law Firm – 800.481.2526.

Security Clearance Appeal
Guideline B: Foreign Influence, Iraq
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Norfolk, VA
December 16, 2017

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice of a favorable decision following a Formal Security Clearance Hearing that was held in Norfolk VA. This was a Security Clearance Appeal following a Response to SOR. The case was contested and Attorney Edmunds took testimony and introduced numerous exhibits.

Our client was 38 years old, married with 2 children and extensive family members in Iraq and the Middle East. He is a linguist for the U.S. Army and needed his Security Clearance for his job.

The allegations included several assertions that our client falsified answers on his SF 86 by failing to mention certain relatives in Iraq and some financial gifts to relatives.

Attorney Edmunds who has tried more than 600 Security Clearance Appeals argued several mitigating factors and the “whole person concept”. The judge agreed with the arguments presented by Alan Edmunds and granted the Clearance. Our client left for a U.S. Army base immediately. Career saved, and job continues.

Call us for a free case review. You can reach Attorney Edmunds at 800.481.2526. He has offices in Washington/Arlington and San Diego, California as well as Jacksonville, Florida and Raleigh North Carolina. He was recently featured in a Newsweek Magazine article pertaining to national security clearance applications. He often appears as a “subject matter expert” for the media. Your career is important. Let us help.

Department of Defense
Security Clearance Granted After Written Response
December 19, 2017
Guideline K: Handling Protected Information

One of the best outcomes a client can receive is a favorable decision through a written response.  The Edmunds Law Firm has done just that with a recent victory through a written response to the SOR.

In this specific case, it was alleged that our client disclosed classified information to a non-cleared individual.  Using exhibits and a written legal brief with excellent arguments, we were able to adequately show strong mitigation.  Attorney Ryan C. Nerney wrote the response to SOR and was able to provide superior arguments of mitigation to reduce the government’s concerns.  As a result, the government’s concerns were mitigated, and our client was able to continue with his career working for the Department of Defense with a valid security clearance.

The Edmunds Law Firm is a national leader in Security Clearance Appeals and Response to SOR for both Civilian Federal Employees, Employees of Federal Contractors, and Active Duty Military deployed around the world.  If you have received an SOR/LOI or want to Appeal an adverse security clearance decision please call 800.481.2526 for immediate help.

Department Of Defense
Guideline C: Foreign Preference, Romania
Guideline B: Foreign Influence, Romania
December 13, 2017
Huntsville, Alabama

Attorney Alan Edmunds of The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision on a case heard in Huntsville, Alabama in November. The decision is posted on our Law Firm websites and the official government site at DOHA for review.

The case involved our client who is a 46 years old Ph.D. born in Romania. His wife is from Romania as well and they have 2 children born in the United States. The Applicant owns a home in the United States. His relatives including brother, mother-in-law, brother-in-law as well as his mother and father all live in Romania. The Applicant has little or no contact with relatives since 2011.

Attorney Edmunds introduced exhibits A thru H, without objection. Edmunds also called witnesses to testify. The Chief Executive Officer where the Applicant works testified how the work done by the applicant is critical and saves lives of our military members.

The judge found that it was consistent with national security guidelines to grant the Applicant eligibility for a security clearance. The Applicant kept his job and career.

Attorney Edmunds travels across the United States helping civilian contractor clients and military clients with national security clearance problems. He has conducted over 600 Hearings just in the last 4 years. He does Response to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals and SF-86 Prep, for clients around the globe. Attorney Alan Edmunds is also known as The DOHA LAWYER.  

US Customs & Border Protection
November 6, 2017
Guideline J:  Criminal Conduct
Guideline H: Drug Involvement
Big Pine Key, Florida

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision involving allegations of Personal conduct, Drug Involvement, Criminal Conduct following a Written Response to SOR – drafted by the experts at The Edmunds Law Firm.

Our client is 57 years old and served 4 years in the US Coast Guard. His training and employment was that of an Electronics Technician. His case included allegations of wrongful drug use. In the Response to SOR several documents were submitted that showed strong mitigation of the allegations. The decision took over 5 months before being rendered in favor of our client.

Attorney Alan Edmunds helps Active Duty Military as well as Civilian Contractors. Our clients are deployed around the globe but still receive outstanding service from Mr. Edmunds staff. We have over 40 years of helping clients fight for their jobs and careers in the area of security clearance matters.

If you want to Appeal a Security Clearance or do a Response to SOR – please call us. Alan Edmunds is known as “The DOHA LAWYER” and one of “The Best Security Clearance Lawyers” in the country. Your job is important – call us today.

Dept. of Homeland Security
Guideline E – Personal Conduct
Guideline J – Criminal Conduct
Washington, D.C.
November 3, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision on an Appeal National Security Clearance matter that involved a revocation of Access to Classified Material. The Hearing was conducted by ICE and attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm.

Testimony was taken and exhibits had been previously filed with the Department. The issue involved why the appellant had provided different explanations for leaving government employment. Attorney Nerney argued the “Whole Person Concept” in his presentation to the Panel.  The decision stated, “I credit your in-person presentation in light of the adjudication guidelines and the “whole person concept””. The Access was granted.

Saving jobs and careers is what The Edmunds Law Firm does best. We do it across the United States and around the globe before all Federal Agencies. Attorney Alan Edmunds has over 40 years of national security clearance experience. He has also appeared before several Military Security Clearance Hearing Boards. His record of success is publicly posted on the official DOHA web site for all to review. Be careful – many attorneys with “slick” web sites say they have experience but the DOHA web site shows otherwise. It’s your money and your career!

The Edmunds Law Firm has offices coast to coast including San Diego, Washington/Arlington, Jacksonville, Florida and Raleigh, North Carolina. The West coast office can be reached by dialing 800.481.2526 and the East coast offices at 571.527.4925. If you need a Response to SOR, Security Clearance Appeal or representation at a formal Security Clearance Hearing, please call our team of experts. You may also like to review our cases at nationalsecurityclearances.com

Department of Homeland Security
November 3, 2017
Guideline E – Personal Conduct
Guideline J – Criminal Conduct
Washington, D.C.

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision on a National Security Clearance Appeal case that involved a revocation of Access to Classified Material. The Hearing was conducted by ICE and attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm.

Testimony was taken and exhibits had been previously filed with the Appeal . The issue involved why the appellant had provided different explanations for leaving government employment. In his presentation to the panel attorney Nerney argued the “Whole Person Concept“.  The decision stated, “I credit your in-person presentation in light of the adjudication guidelines and the “whole person concept“”. The Access was granted.

Saving jobs and careers is what The Edmunds Law Firm does best. We do it across the United States and around the globe before all Federal Agencies. Attorney Alan Edmunds has over 40 years of national security clearance experience. He has also appeared before several Military Security Clearance Hearing Boards. His record of success is publicly posted on the official DOHA web site for all to review.

The Edmunds Law Firm has offices coast to coast including San Diego, Washington/Arlington, Jacksonville, Florida and Raleigh, North Carolina. The West coast office can be reached by dialing 800.481.2526 and the East coast offices at 571.527.4925. If you need a Response to SOR, Security Clearance Appeal or representation at a formal Security Clearance Hearing, please call our team of experts.

Department Of Defense
December 1, 2017
Favorable Decision – Guideline F
Woodland Hills, California

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision following a contested hearing involving Financial Concerns for a client who had 6 debts and was denied a security clearance. Total debt amounted to $26,000.

Our client was a 29-year-old woman, single and no children. She has an AA degree. Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared on behalf of the firm. Mr. Nerney has done more hearings than most of the attorneys on the West coast.

At the Hearing witnesses were called and numerous exhibits were admitted into the evidence. Courtroom presentation by Attorney Nerney was outstanding. Many lawyers like to present themselves as experienced attorneys but when checked on the official gov’t web site at Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals – their vast experience disappears! Be careful. Type in the attorneys name on the DOHA search box and learn the truth. Your career is too important to trust “marketing hype” and misleading web site advertising.

If you want to do a Security Clearance Appeal, or need a Security Clearance Attorney, or submit documents please call. We also do Response to SOR for very reasonable fees.

This young woman did her research and her job was saved and her career intact.

Department Of Defense
November 20, 2017
Adultery Allegations & Soliciting Sex Acts
Hanover, MD

The Edmunds Law Firm, this country’s leading national security clearance law firm, received notice of another favorable decision from the Department of Defense arising from a SOR. The victory was following a Written Response to SOR. The case was difficult because it involved numerous allegations of soliciting sex acts and adultery.

The Written Response to SOR prepared by Attorney Brengle at the Edmunds Law Firm included numerous exhibits, a legal brief and proof of rehabilitation. Our client career and job were saved. His family could look forward to a secure Holiday because their father remained employed. Winning with just the Written Response is very difficult.  Normally most cases proceed to a Formal Security Clearance Appeal Hearing.

The Edmunds Law Firm has offices across the United States for our clients. If you need a Response to SOR, a formal Security Clearance Hearing Appeal Attorney or just have questions call 800.481.2526 and speak with an expert today.  Visit the official gov’t website at Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals and type in Attorney Edmunds name and review his cases.

Department Of Homeland Security
November 3, 2017
Criminal Conduct  & Personal Conduct
Washington, DC

A very special victory was received at The Edmunds Law Firm on a case with Homeland Security and ICE. Our client was fighting a previous finding that resulted in his clearance being denied. He was accused of misconduct during an interview. The facts were in dispute. Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm. Ryan is an outstanding lawyer who handles cases across the United States. Attorney Edmunds and Attorney Nerney travel to all states on behalf of our Active Duty and Civilian clients. Attorney Edmunds has tried over 600 cases in the last 4 years. He is well known across the country and Asia and the Middle East as one of the Best Security Clearance Lawyers.

Attorney Nerney submitted evidence and took testimony during the Hearing. The decision to revoke was overturned following Hearing. The client paid a one-time flat fee and won his career and job back!!

The Firm does Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals as well as Security Clearance Document Preparation. Call 800.481.2526 to speak with our experts about your case.

Department of Defense Hearing
November 2, 2017
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
New Bern, North Carolina

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice of another favorable decision on a National Security Clearance case that was tried in North Carolina. The case involved Personal Conduct allegations including failing to provide truthful answers regarding employment and emotional health.  There were also allegations involving alcohol and criminal conduct.

This was a difficult case. Attorney Edmunds, who has over 40 years experience in military law and security clearance matters, used aggressive techniques and forensics to win this case. Alan Edmunds, often referred to as “The DOHA LAWYER”, has tried more than 600 cases in the last 4 years alone. He saved this client career and job.

Responses to SOR and Security Clearance Appeals are just two areas where The Edmunds Law Firm helps clients around the world. Both Active Duty Military and Civilian Contractors with the DoD call Alan Edmunds when their careers are on the line. Our lawyers love to win and they do just that at an increasing rate. Check out our experience on the official Government Website at Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals. Just type in Alan Edmunds on the search line and learn about one of the country’s most successful attorneys. Many lawyers say they have experience but the government website says otherwise. It’s your career, hire the best attorney you can, your career is worth it! Call 800.481.2526 or visit us at one of our websites.

Victory From Written Response to SOR
October 26, 2017
Minneapolis, Mn
Personal Conduct

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision from a Written Response to SOR. The case was unique because this was the second time our Law Firm helped this man with allegations against his Clearance. Each time our staff responded and we won.

This case involved a 39-year-old man who was former Air Force. Personal conduct allegations were brought against him. He is an Information Technology Specialist who needs an active Security Clearance to work and keep his job. The allegations contained facts involving Kenya Africa.

Attorney Ryan Nerney drafted the Response to SOR and sent it to the Agency with exhibits. The client didn’t have to contend with a Formal Security Clearance Appeal Hearing.

The Edmunds Law Firm helps Active duty and Civilian around the globe. The Firm has a global reputation for aggressive representation. Attorney Edmunds has more Hearings on this site (Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals) than other lawyers. Experience makes the Difference.

Department Of Defense Hearing
October 23, 2017
Woodland Hills, California

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable Security Clearance Appeal following a Personal Appearance in Woodland Hills, Calif. The comments of our client tell the story:

” I was just notified that my clearance was approved on the 22nd. I go back to work tomorrow !!!!”

Those words are what means the most to the attorneys at The Edmunds Law Firm who fight on behalf of our clients against the Government for security clearances. This case had it all as far as allegations. The SOR had financial issues of tax liens, criminal conduct which was later dismissed and debts totaling $17,677. From the start it looked really bad for our client. But then Attorney Ryan Nerney, for the Firm, took the case to Hearing and the case by the Gov’t fell apart. Again the words of our client says it best:

“Thank you so much for everything. I have no words to describe my gratitude for you and the Edmunds Law Firm for saving my career.”

Our success is no secret. Official government websites such as the one at DOHA – Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals – shows that the Edmunds Law Firm appears nationally more than most other law firms. And the victories by Attorney Alan Edmunds and Attorney Ryan Nerney far outnumber those of other attorneys. Do your own research, it’s your money and your career, compare results on the government website at DOHA.

Attorney Alan Edmunds is considered by many as ” The Best Security Clearance Lawyer in the country.” He is known coast to coast as ” The DOHA Lawyer.”   Request your Free Consultation today.

Department Of Defense
October 19, 2017
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Lexington Park, MD
Written Response Victory

The Edmunds Law Firm did it again – we were just notified that our client received his clearance back from a written Response to SOR that the Firm submitted with exhibits.

The case involved a retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer who had 10 separate financial allegations on his SOR. He is married with 4 children and a wife who was unemployed. The family experienced periods of unemployment and financial turmoil due to family obligations.

The Firm did the Written Response to SOR with exhibits and a legal brief. Upon review of the Response the gov’t withdrew the SOR. Victory for our client and his family.

Attorney Alan Edmunds has been helping Active Duty and Civilian employees for over 40 years with Security Clearance Appeals. Just call us at 800.481.2526 and then relax!  Our experienced team of experts will take over and fight the gov’t every step.

We post favorable decisions each week on our Security Clearance sites for your review.

Department Of Defense
October 2017
Guideline B: Foreign Influence & Contacts – China
Woodland Hills, California

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision following a contested security clearance appeal. The case was heard in the Los Angeles area before an Administrative Judge.

The Applicant was a brilliant 61-year-old Ph.D Engineering Specialist. He is married and has one daughter. He has had a security clearance since 2005. He was born in China, stil has relatives in China and came to the United States on a J-1 Visa. His story is one of great hardship that included being sent to a labor camp as a teenager in China. Applicant became a citizen in 2000. He worked hard and now has a net worth in excess of 1 million dollars.

Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm and argued the case citing mitigating factors under the guideline and presented copious evidence supporting the “whole person concept”. The Judge agreed with Attorney Nerney and found that the security clearance should be granted.

The Edmunds Law Firm is a national leader in Security Clearance Appeals and Response to SOR for both Civilian and Active Duty Military deployed around the globe. The Firm is full service and offers guidance throughout the whole process. Call 800.481.2526 for immediate help.

Department Of Defense
October 12,2017
Woodland Hills, California
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Guideline E: Personal Conduct

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision following a formal Hearing which was an Appeal to Security Clearance Denial. The Hearing was held in Woodland Hills, California.

Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm and represented an Applicant who was 52 years old with 2 adult children. He had been married for 28 years and then subsequently divorced. He is a Defense Contractor working as a Plant Protection Officer.

He had several debts, which resulted from health issues and loss of employment by his former wife. His financial status at the time of trial was excellent. Attorney Nerney offered exhibits A – Z and the applicant testified. The Applicant had held a security clearance for the past 31 years.

Attorney Nerney does Security Clearance Appeals and Responses to SOR. He travels on cases across the United States. The “Whole Person Concept ” was argued and the judge agreed that Mr. Nerney had mitigated the gov’t concerns and granted the Clearance. Another career was saved and a job left intact.

Department Of Defense
October 3, 2017
Guideline B: Foreign Contacts, South Korea
Guideline F: Financial Concerns

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification from DoD of another favorable Security Clearance decision. It was a Security Clearance Appeal that went to a Formal Hearing.

The case was heard in California and Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm. Mr Nerney is well known in the Security Clearance world as an aggressive attorney who wins cases. He has appeared across the United States before several different DoD Agencies.

The Applicant is a 37-year-old mother of 2 children, ages 6 and 2, both have dual citizenship. She came to the United States at the age 13 from South Korea where she has numerous relatives whom she contacts infrequently. She served in the U.S. Army and received a number of awards while serving. Attorney Nerney argued the longstanding good relationship between South Korea and the United States. He introduced over 12 documents on her behalf. The Applicant also testified.

The judge found that the Attorney mitigated the financial concerns and the foreign influence concerns and granted the Clearance. Call 800.481.2526 if your career is facing a security clearance challenge.

Department Of Defense
October 2017
Written Response to SOR
Guideline D: Sexual Behavior and Guideline J: Criminal Behavior
Crane, Indiana

The Edmunds Law Firm filed an Appeal to SOR and received  a favorable decision without going to a formal Security Clearance Appeal. Our clients saved time and money.

This case involved an engineer who worked for Naval Surface Warfare. Attorney Alan Edmunds prepared a Response to SOR including exhibits and a legal brief. The documents totally mitigated the government concerns. Attorney Edmunds has over 40 years of experience in Military Law and National Security Clearance law. He is known across the country as a very aggressive litigator.

The case involved allegations under Guideline D: Sexual Behavior and Guideline J: Criminal Behavior. Evidence was included that showed under “the Whole Person” concept that the behavior was an isolated incident and that the Applicant had good character throughout his life.

The DoD agreed and his clearance was granted. We handle cases from across the country and around the globe. If you want guidance please call 800.481.2526.

Department Of Defense
Video Conference Hearing – Kuwait
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
October 2, 2017

Attorney Alan Edmunds received a favorable decision following a formal Security Clearance Hearing that was conducted by video conferencing. Mr. Edmunds client was located in Kuwait and Attorney Edmunds was in Arlington VA with the Administrative Judge and the Gov’t Department Counsel.

The case was a Security Clearance Appeal following a Response to SOR. Client was in a remote location but she was fully prepared and gave a very detailed testimony.

Attorney Edmunds introduced Applicant Exhibits A through M. These exhibits laid the basis for the Applicant Defense and “The Whole Person Concept”. The exhibits also revealed the numerous efforts the Applicant made to satisfy her debts. The evidence showed she had periods of unemployment, deployment to remote countries and was assuming financial care for relatives.

The judge agreed with Attorney Edmunds that the financial difficulties occurred from circumstances beyond Applicant control. Attorney Edmunds argued that there was no evidence that the Applicant was reckless with her finances and the judge agreed. The clearance was granted and Applicant kept her Depratment of Defense job. Attorney Edmunds helps clients around the globe. Mr. Edmunds is known nationally as “The DOHA Lawyer” with over 40-years of experience.

Dept. of Defense
Papillon, Nebraska
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Misuse And Sale Of Military Property
October 10, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable ruling from the Dept. of Defense following the submission of a written Response to SOR. The case involved allegations of misuse of government property.

Attorney Shane Brengle drafted the Written Response with exhibits. He argued the “whole person” concept, as his client was a highly decorated member of the military. His rank was LT COL.

Attorney Edmunds helps clients around the globe. Active Duty Military and Civilian clients call him from around the world with national security clearance problems. His record is well documents on the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals website. Alan Edmunds is often referred to as “the DOHA LAWYER”.

If you have received an SOR/LOI, or want to Appeal an adverse decision on a security clearance please call 800.481.2526 for immediate help. With offices coast to coast, The Edmunds Law Firm is this country’s leading national security clearance law firm.

Department Of Defense
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Guideline B: Foreign Influence, Born In India
Chicago, Illinois
Sept 18, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable Security Clearance decision following a formal Hearing held in Chicago Illinois. The Applicant is 46 years old, married and born in India.

He has a bachelor’s degree and has worked as a defense contractor. He applied for a higher-level security clearance due to job requirements. He held a Public Trust. He had debts totaling $23,000 and allegations of Personal Conduct for failure to disclose past due judgments.

Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm. Mr. Nerney has extensive experience in security clearance matters and has appeared before the Dept. of Defense in over 100 cases. The DOHA web site shows his work before DOHA on numerous occasions.

Attorney Nerney called witnesses, submitted numerous exhibits and also filed an evidence of “the whole person concept”. Mr. Nerney filed an Administrative Notice for India. In the end the court stated: “national security eligibility for access to classified information is granted.” The client kept his job and his career.

If you have questions or need advice call 800.481.2526 and speak with Attorney Nerney or Attorney Edmunds.

Department of Homeland Security
Financial Concerns: Taxes & Debts
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Favorable Decision From Written Response
August 18, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received a Notice of Favorable Decision from the Department of Homeland Security on a case involving a 49 years old counter-terrorism Special Agent client from Florida who was single with no children.

His tax problems included a tax lien and several small overdue debts amounting to about $15,000. The written Response was over 20 pages long and included several items in mitigation. Attorney Edmunds alleged unemployment and economic downturn.

The client has had a Clearance for 10 years. Attorney Edmunds filed proof of satisfaction of debt payments and argued the “whole person” concept.

Winning a favorable decision from Written Response is difficult. The Edmunds Law Firm works hard to achieve this goal, which can save our clients money and time.

Department Of Defense
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Arlington, VA
Sept 12, 2017

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading national security clearance attorney, received notice of another favorable decision from the court on a case that he argued in Arlington VA.

The case involved an applicant who was prior Army and had worked several defense contractor jobs. He is married and has 4 children. He had numerous debts but Attorney Edmunds provided proof of identity theft, which ruined his credit and created many of the debt problems. His wife also lost her job and this contributed to his debt problems as well.

At the Hearing the Applicant was doing much better financially.  Debts were paid or successfully disputed.

The judge agreed with Attorney Edmunds that the SOR had ben mitigated and that the Applicant was trustworthy. The judge concluded, “eligibility for access to classified information is granted.”

Don’t take chances with your job or career. Edmunds Law Firm handles all Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, DOHA Appeals and Military Security Clearance cases.

Department Of Defense
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Tampa, Florida
August 2017

Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision following a DOHA hearing on a case involving a 40 years old defense contractor who worked in the Tampa, FL metro area. The client had 5 delinquent debts totaling less than $15,000. He had experienced hardship including death of a father, a brother who was disabled and the negligent care of his finances while he was deployed,

Attorney Alan Edmunds handled the case at the Hearing. Mr. Edmunds entered exhibits A-S on behalf of his client. He also took testimony from the Applicant and one witness. Attorney Edmunds argued unexpected medical emergency and the behavior happened so long ago and under circumstances that were unlikely to reoccur. The judge agreed. The Clearance was granted and Attorney Edmunds helped another deserving client save his job and career.

Department Of Defense
August 8, 2017
Sacramento, California
Linguist From Afghanistan
Guideline B: Foreign Influence

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision of a Linguist who had both Afghanistan and Pakistan  concerns. The Firm helps hundreds of Linguists deployed around the globe with Security Clearance issues.

Attorney Ryan Nerney, whose success in the courtroom is featured on the official DOHA web site under his name, handled this case. If perspective customers would “fact check” the attorneys they talk to against the official DOHA website they would find that many lawyers might have very little experience even if their websites say the contrary .

In this case Attorney Nerney took testimony from witnesses. The issue was that our client sent money home to his mother not realizing that it would raise a concern with the DoD. Other issues included relatives in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Attorney Nerney showed that contacts with these individuals were very infrequent. He argued the “whole person concept’ which the judge found to be significant. The Applicant was granted access to classified information. His job was saved and his career will advance.

August 3 2017
Petty Theft & Time Card Fraud
Mclean, Virginia
Department Of Defense

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable Security Clearance decision following a response to SOR. This was an important result because the client had their clearance reinstated without a Formal DOHA Security Clearance Hearing. The savings in time and money was considerable.

The case involved allegations of Petty Theft, Time Card Fraud as well as Financial considerations under Guideline F of the DoD Directive 5220.6 – The law firm submitted a complete Response to SOR that included argument and exhibits. The client was charged one simple flat fee for services – no hourly fees.

Attorney Alan Edmunds has over 40 years of experience helping Active Duty and Civilian employees as well as DoD Contractors with Security Clearance problems. He can help you as well – just call 800.481.2526. The Edmunds Law Firm has offices coast to coast and offers excellent customer service. The San Diego Better Business Bureau rates the Firm A+.

Department Of Defense
August 7, 2017
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption
Tampa, Florida

Department of Defense notified Attorney Alan Edmunds of a favorable decision following a contested Security Clearance Hearing in Tampa Florida.

Our client is a 40-year-old defense contractor, single with no children.  He has a Computer Science degree and had never served in the military before. The applicant had 5 delinquent debts. He entrusted a relative to pay his bills while deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The relative did a poor job of paying the bills.

On the alcohol consumption allegation, the client had stopped drinking alcohol. He tested alcohol free. He also enrolled in and successfully completed alcohol treatment. Attorney Edmunds introduced several exhibits that showed strong mitigation and called witnesses as well as the Applicant.

Attorney Edmunds is not stranger to DOHA Security Clearance Hearings. People call him “the DOHA LAWYER”.  He travels the country helping people save their jobs and careers  Mr. Edmunds provides services that include Response to SOR, Security Clearance Hearings and Security Clearance Appeals. He appears before DOHA, NSA, DIA, DOE, ICE, NRO and several other Agencies.

Department Of Defense
July 27, 2017
Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision on a National Security Clearance case. The client was an active duty Air Force. He was an officer who had financial concerns that involved large deposits and foreign influence due to relatives from Nigeria. The client is married to a doctor and no children. He has been on active duty for 12 years. He had personal conduct allegations due to relatives and travel to different countries.

Attorney Alan Edmunds helps clients around the globe with security clearance problems. Active Duty military call Attorney Edmunds to help clear up security problems but also save their careers. Active Duty officers must have security clearances to do their jobs. In this case the career would have been lost if the Clearance was not granted.

If you need a Response to SOR or a Security Clearance Appeal – bring in the Best Security Clearance Attorney available – call Mr. Edmunds at 800.481.2526.

Department Of Defense
July 27,2017
New York City
Guideline E – Personal Conduct
Guideline F – Financial Concerns
Guideline J – Criminal Conduct

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision in a Security Clearance case that was very difficult to present. The client is a 27 years old single women and former Army.

This young woman was active duty and had 3 deployments. She had drug use, which she admitted and allegations of bad debts, which the client denied. She also alleged that the debts were not hers but due to identity theft.

The Edmunds Law Firm, which is this country’s leading law firm in National Security Clearance matters, submitted a written Response to SOR with numerous exhibits and a legal brief.

The DoD reviewed the package from Attorney Alan Edmunds and granted the clearance. Attorney Edmunds is often called “The Best Security Clearance Attorney” in the country. He has over 40 years of experience and has offices coast to coast. He personally has done over 400 Security Clearance Hearings within the last 4 years alone.  He helps Active Duty Military and civilian employees deployed around the globe.

Security Clearance Granted – Pakistan
Department of Defense
June 28, 2017
Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Arlington, VA

On May 31, 2017 Attorney Alan Edmunds appeared at a formal security clearance Hearing in Arlington VA. The case involved a linguist who had ties to Pakistan. The relatives included a mother, four brothers and three sisters. The gov’t also alleged that our client had close and continuous ties with friends in Pakistan.

Attorney Edmunds introduced 18 exhibits. Testimony was also taken from the 34 year old Applicant who is a contractor for DoD . He had a bachelor’s degree and is married with two small children. Applicant was born and raised in Pakistan. He became a US citizen in March 2013.

Attorney Edmunds argued the mitigating factors and offered considerable evidence to support the “whole person concept”. The judge agreed with the argument of Mr. Edmunds and the Security Clearance was granted.

Attorney Edmunds has offices coast to coast to help both civilian and Active Duty military clients. He does Response to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals and appears at Formal Security Clearance Hearings all over the United States.

If you have questions and want the experience of one of the country’s leading security clearance attorneys, please call 800.481.2526 and ask for Attorney Edmunds, who is often referred to as “The DOHA Lawyer“.

Date of Favorable Decision: May 23, 2017
Guideline E: Personal Conduct/Guideline K: Handling Protected Information
Location: Orlando, Florida
Agency: Department of Defense

On May 23, 2017, a favorable decision was made for The Edmunds Law Firm and their 55-year-old client, who is employed as an executive for a federal contractor.  Mr. Edmunds, who is considered to be “one of the Best Security Clearance Lawyers,” in the United States, successfully mitigated all allegations of Personal Conduct and Handling Protected Information with Exhibits A-K.  The client has been with her current employer since 1989 and has held a security clearance since at least 1999.  The client is a mentor for young female executives at her company, being selected as one of the top five women executives in her traditionally male dominated field, clearly an asset to her company’s productivity.  Mr. Edmunds bold and forthright approach at the hearing clearly paved the way for a favorable decision and her continued access to classified information.

Do not trust your security clearance adjudications process to just any junior level firm.  The Edmunds Law Firm has been in the business of assisting individuals with their security clearances for more than 40 years, including SF-86 preparation, Response to SOR/LOI, FOIA Requests, Personal Appearances and Appeals.  If you have a security clearance matter that you need handled by a powerhouse firm with individuals who will fight for you and your career, then please give The Edmunds Law Firm a call today!

Date of Favorable Decision: March 8, 2017
Guideline E: Personal Conduct/Guideline F: Financial Considerations/Guideline J: Criminal Conduct
Agency: Department of Homeland Security

The Edmunds Law Firm has been assisting clients with adjudicating their matters, with favorable results, for more than 40 years.  Mr. Alan V. Edmunds and his powerhouse team of lawyers will fight for you, just like they did for their client with Personal Conduct, Financial and Criminal allegations.  The Department of Homeland Security issued a Notice of Proposed Action with The Edmunds Law Firm tediously getting right to work in forming the official Response to the Department.  Armed with a plethora of exhibits to include with the Response, the Department issued a favorable decision in the matter, with all allegations being mitigated.  Do not trust just anyone to formulate a perfect Response back to allegations, trust The Edmunds Law Firm to fight for your career and reputation, contact us today!

Date of Favorable Decision: May 22, 2017
Guideline B: Foreign Influence/Guideline C: Foreign Preference/Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Location: Charleston, SC
Agency: Department of Defense

The Edmunds Law Firm has done it again with Mr. Alan V. Edmunds obtaining a favorable decision on May 22, 2017 in a matter that involved Foreign Influence, Foreign Preference and Personal Conduct.  The client is a 39-year-old male who was born, raised and educated in Iraq.  The client became a U.S. citizen, along with his wife and children, in March 2013.  He is a linguist in support of American troops and has to access classified information so that he can operate with forward-deployed military personnel.  Armed with extensive exhibits to prove his allegiance to the United States of America, the concerns of the government were fully mitigated by Mr. Edmunds at a hearing appearance.  Do not trust just anyone to represent you for your career, trust the experts with numerous favorable decisions under their belt to fight for you.  Contact us today!

Date of Favorable Decision: May 19, 2017
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Location: Arlington, VA
Agency: Department of Defense

Financial Concerns are nothing to be taken lightly when it comes to your security clearance being revoked.  The Edmunds Law Firm has been in the business of making matters right for federal employees, contractors and active duty military, for more than 40 years.  Mr. Alan V. Edmunds represented a 40-year-old Federal Contractor through his hearing, mitigating the government’s concerns over past debts, due to job changes, family obligations and just all around bad financial decisions made by the client.  All nine allegations were cleared, with the client gaining back his security clearance that he has possessed since 2008.

The Edmunds Law Firm, along with their friendly and caring staff, provides excellent service to client’s with sensitive matters and beyond.  If you have concerns in regards to your security clearance, do the right thing and let the experts take your case.  Do not risk losing your career, contact us today!

Date of Favorable Decision: May 24, 2017
Guideline B: Foreign Influence/Guideline C: Foreign Preference
Agency: Department of Defense

Foreign Influence and Foreign Preference allegations can be fully mitigated as Mr. Alan V. Edmunds and The Edmunds Law Firm has clearly demonstrated for their client who was born in Seoul, Korea but has built a life within the United States.  She has a deep love for the United States and wants to continue to be allowed to access classified information, regardless of where she was originally born.  Mr. Edmunds represented her at a hearing, presenting overwhelming evidence to indicate that she is not a threat and can fully be reinstated to the classified information she needs to have in order to satisfy her job duties.  If you need assistance in obtaining your security clearance through experts, contact The Edmunds Law Firm for more information.

Date of Favorable Decision: June 19, 2017
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Agency: Department of Defense

The team at The Edmunds Law Firm has successfully mitigated the concerns of the government in their client’s re-application brief for security clearance.  Mr. Alan V. Edmunds and his strong staff helped their client alleviate the government’s concerns due to his past financial mistakes. Armed with Exhibits A-P that were submitted with the re-application, the client received a favorable decision regarding his continued access to sensitive information to successfully assist his country.  Do not trust just anyone to mitigate for you.  The powerhouse team at The Edmunds Law Firm will fight for YOU and your career.  Contact the experts in security clearance adjudications today!

Linguist – Iraq
May 12, 2017
Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Arlington, VA
Department Of Defense

Attorney Alan Edmunds received a favorable ruling on a national security clearance case that involved a linguist born in Iraq. The case involved guideline B: foreign Influence under the Directive 5220.6.

The applicant had a mother, father and 5 brothers who were citizens and residents of Iraq. The client is now married and living in the United States. He came to the U.S. under the Special Immigration Vise Program. Both his wife and children are now all U.S. citizens.

Attorney Alan Edmunds introduced numerous exhibits and took testimony from witnesses. Attorney Edmunds, who is often referred to as ‘The Best Security Clearance Lawyer” in the country by his clients, argued mitigation. He showed that communications between the client and family members in Iraq has stopped.

The judge agreed with the arguments made by Attorney Edmunds and found it was not a risk to national security to grant the clearance.

The Edmunds Law Firm does, Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, and consultations for security clearance matters. Call 800.481.2526.

May 23, 2017
Arlington, VA
Guidelines B & C: Foreign Influence
Iraq

Attorney Alan Edmunds received notification of another Security Clearance favorable decision from DoD.

The case involved a linguist with foreign contacts in Iraq. The Applicant, from Iraq, surrendered his Iraqi passport and renounced his citizenship from Iraq. The gov’t however felt he was a risk to national security even with these efforts.

Attorney Edmunds, this country’s leading Security Clearance Lawyer, argued “the whole person concept” at the Hearing. He also introduced numerous documents into evidence and took testimony. The Applicant was totally prepared by his attorney, Alan Edmunds. When asked the biggest mistake Applicants make in security clearance matters – Attorney Edmunds states it would be Applicants that attend Hearings without a qualified and experienced attorney. Statistics support his opinion.

If you want to improve your chances of a successful security clearance appeal – call Attorney Alan Edmunds. His law Firm has offices in California, Florida, North Carolina and Arlington, VA.  Call 800.481.2526 for immediate help. Services include, Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, and Consultations for both Active Duty Military and Civilian Contractors deployed around the globe.

May 22, 2017
Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Woodland Hills, CA

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision on a national security clearance case that went to a formal hearing.

Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared on behalf of the Firm. He has traveled across the United States on security clearance cases and is one of the best security clearance attorneys according to his clients.

In addition to the Financial Concerns other allegations included Personal Conduct alleging falsifying SF 86 answers.

Attorney Nerney introduced evidence and took testimony from the Applicant. The Applicant was totally prepared for his appearance in court.

If you have concerns that involve your security clearance – call the law firm that help people save their jobs, their clearances and their careers. Call 800.481.2526

April 2, 2017
Department Of Defense
Guideline F: Financial Concerns

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of another favorable decision on a national security clearance matter that was heard before DOHA and reported officially on their web site.

The case involved a man who had debts totaling $89,000. There were 6 debts in all. The Applicant had also filed for Bankruptcy protection.

Attorney Ryan Nerney for the Edmunds Law Firm tried the case. Attorney Nerney is a seasoned trial lawyer and handles many of the Firm cases on the West coast.

At the Hearing Attorney Nerney introduced evidence and took testimony. He argued the “whole person concept” as well as the mitigating factors.

The judge found that “the concerns over Applicant’s history of financial problems do not create doubt about his current reliability, trustworthiness, good judgment, and ability to protect classified information.”  The clearance was granted.

The Edmunds Law Firm helps clients around the globe with Response to SOR, as well as Appeals on Security Clearance Denials. Call 800.481.2526 for help.

May 18, 2017
Security Clearance Granted
Foreign Influence, India
Guideline B, C & E
Arlington, VA

Helping clients keep their security clearance is a passion for Attorney Alan Edmunds who is known as one of the Best Security Clearance Lawyers in the country. This case involved a woman who had relatives in India, 2 India passports and sent money home from the United States to help relatives who were sick and financially in need. This case was special because after the client retained the Edmunds Law Firm – Alan Edmunds went to work reviewing evidence and sending in documents to the government.

Attorney Edmunds appears across the country in most Federal Agencies defending clients and fighting for their security clearances. He has over 40 years of experience with Active Duty Military Clearance clients and civilian contractor clients. He also represents many Federal employees with Security Clearance Appeals and MSPB employment actions.

Active Duty Military deployed around the globe count on Attorney Alan Edmunds for legal help in many areas. Linguists deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait know the Edmunds name as an attorney you can count on.

In this case the gov’t withdrew their SOR against the Applicant and her clearance was granted. She kept her job and her career was filled with promise for the future.

Call Alan Edmunds at 800.481.2526 and let his staff of professionals help you. He has offices in California, Arlington, VA, Raleigh, North Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida.

May 10, 2017
Arlington, VA
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Favorable Decision Following Hearing

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision following a Formal Hearing on a National Security Clearance case. The allegations included failure to timely file tax returns for 3 years and failure to pay taxes.

The Applicant is 38 years old, married and has 2 children. He served in the military and was honorably discharged. He works as a Federal contractor overseas and had difficulty receiving his mail due to travel.

Attorney Alan Edmunds represented the Applicant at the Hearing and introduced exhibits A thru U at the trial. Testimony was also taken.  Attorney Edmunds argued the “whole person concept” in the applicant’s defense to the gov’t allegations. The judge was persuaded by Mr. Edmunds arguments, the testimony of the applicant and the exhibits and found that it was clearly consistent with the national interest to grant the clearance.

The applicant kept his job and his career. Attorney Edmunds has helped both Active Duty Military and Civilian contractor clients around the globe with Security Clearance Appeals. Clients call Alan Edmunds, the Best Security Clearance Lawyer in the country.  Call 800.481.2526 or visit keepyoursecurityclearance.com

May 9, 2017
Arlington, VA
Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption

Attorney Alan Edmunds received notice of a favorable decision following a Formal Security Clearance Hearing involving allegations of excessive alcohol consumption. The applicant was a 39-year-old training development specialist for a defense contractor. The applicant had a DWI in 2002, 2008. Testimony was taken and he was diagnosed as an alcohol abuser.

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading Security Clearance Lawyer, introduced 8 exhibits at the Hearing. Testimony was taken at the Hearing and the attorney made oral argument. Attorney Alan Edmunds argued the mitigating factors on behalf of his client.

The court used the “whole person concept” in its analysis. This was an argument that Attorney Edmunds made at the Hearing. The court founds that a reoccurrence was unlikely and found that the Applicant had established that he was reliable and trustworthy and could exercise good judgment going forward. The security clearance was granted.

The Edmunds Law Firm helps client with Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, and all phases of Security Clearance Denials. Call 800 481.2526 or visit keepyoursecurityclearance.com

Security Clearance Victory Following Hearing
Arlington, VA
April 25, 2107
Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Guideline C: Foreign Preferences

Attorney Alan Edmunds received another favorable decision from the DoD on a national security clearance matter following hearing. Attorney Edmunds appears from coast to coast helping Active Duty and civilian contractors on security clearance appeals.

This case involved a 51 years old woman who was divorced and had no children. She is a U.S. born citizen who acquired Lebanese citizenship through an earlier marriage. Applicant also had a joint bank account in Jordan, which she testified it was closed. Attorney Edmunds offered exhibits A thru V, which were admitted into evidence.

The case seemed to turn on the plethora of mitigating evidence of Attorney Edmunds that was admitted and considered by the judge.  The testimony of the applicant was compelling and straightforward.

The judge concluded that it was consistent to grant the security clearance to applicant. Her career and job would continue.

Attorney Edmunds does Security Clearance Appeals, Response to SOR and offers representation with Security Clearance Hearings. Call 800.481.2526. Attorney Alan Edmunds is known as “the” Security Clearance Lawyer.

Hearing Victory – China
Boston, MA
Dept. Of Defense
Guideline C & Guideline B
April 5, 2017

Attorney Alan Edmunds received Notice of a favorable decision following a formal Hearing for his client who is 44 years old and holds a PhD in Applied Physical Science. The case involved the tragic testimony of family members who suffered political persecution during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Attorney Edmunds introduced numerous exhibits and evidence about mitigation and the “whole person concept’. Most of the clients relatives were U.S. citizens and she surrendered her Chinese passport and reaffirmed her allegiance to the United States.

Mr. Edmunds is this country’s leading attorney in the area of national security clearance cases. He helps client with Responses to SOR, SF-86 Preparation and Security Clearance Appeals.. He is often referred to as the DOHA LAWYER and his clients claim he is “The Best Security Clearance Lawyer” in the country. His record of court appearances is kept on the official government website at DOHA for everyone to review. The Firm has offices in Arlington VA, Jacksonville FL, San Diego CA and Raleigh, North Carolina.

CIA Security Clearance Hearing
Dulles, VA
March 24, 2017
Personal Conduct: Drug Allegations

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision following adjudication at the CIA. Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s foremost security clearance attorney, represented the applicant at the CIA Hearing.

The case involved wrongful association with individuals using controlled substances and viewing adult material on a gov’t computer. Attorney Edmunds produced evidence of mitigation and the Applicant testified at the Hearing. Evidence was reviewed and argued by Mr. Edmunds

Alan Edmunds has conducted numerous Hearings at the Agency. They are very difficult but the representatives from the Agency are professional and at the same time demanding relative to the evidence they need to overturn an original security decision.

Attorney Edmunds represents Active Duty Military before the Agency as well as civilian contractors. A Military Security Clearance is very unique and Alan Edmunds has over 40 years of experience with military law and security clearance matters.

Attorney Edmunds is known as The Security Clearance Lawyer in the United States. His vast experience of over 40 years is recorded on government websites. Call 800.481.2526 for immediate assistance. Don’t risk your career – “Experience Makes the Difference”.

Time Card Fraud
Guideline E – Personal Conduct
Upper Marlboro, MD
March 8, 2017

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading attorney in National Security Clearance matters received Notice of a favorable adjudication from a Written Response to SOR with allegations of Criminal Conduct, Personal conduct and financial Conduct.

The case involved time card fraud as alleged by the gov’t. The facts also included a mortgage that was in default for $87,000. The Written Response to SOR was over 30 pages in length.  The legal brief argued cases and mitigation.

The favorable decision saved our client the expense and time of attending a Formal Appeal Hearing. Our client saved his career and job.

If you need help or have questions call the experts at The Edmunds Law Firm. Known as The DOHA LAWYER, Alan Edmunds has been helping Active Duty Military and Civilian employees with Security Clearance Appeals for over 40 years. People across the country and around the globe recognize Mr. Edmunds as the Security Clearance Attorney to hire.  If your career is important please call us 800.481.2526 or visit one of our offices in Washington DC/ Arlington VA, San Diego CA, Raleigh NC or Jacksonville FL.

Failure To File Tax Returns
Beaverton, Oregon
Personal Conduct – Guideline E
March 8, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision from Response to SOR involving Failure to File Tax Returns and Refusing to cooperate with the Security Process.

Attorney Alan Edmunds is the Security Clearance Lawyer most people across the country turn when they have questions about Security Clearance Appeals.

Alan V. Edmunds has over 40 years experience with Military and Contractor clients.

The gov’t alleged that our client was not forthcoming with the OPM investigator about previous employment. The gov’t also alleged that he refused to call the OPM Investigator.

The Response to SOR completed by the experts at The Edmunds Law Firm included numerous exhibits and a legal brief. The concerns were mitigated and our client received his Security Clearance.

The biggest issue was the Failure to File Tax Returns. Attorney Edmunds has handled many of these cases across the United States. His track record of success is featured on the official gov’t website at DOHA for review. Call 800.481.2526 and learn more. Your career is important – hire the experts at the Edmunds Law Firm.

Department Of Defense
March 27, 2017
Woodland Hills, California
Financial Concerns: Guideline F

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision from DOHA on a national security clearance hearing held in Woodland Hills, California.

The case was about a 48-year-old woman, single, 3 children and a lot of student debt from a Technical College. Many of the debts were disputed. The applicant, through her attorney Mr. Ryan Nerney for the Firm, admitted several exhibits. Witnesses were also called to testify for the Applicant. The Edmunds Law Firm Appeals Security Clearance decisions, does Response to SOR and appears at Formal Security Clearance Hearings for clients across the country.

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading Security Clearance Lawyer, has offices in California, Florida and Arlington, VA. The Firm represents Active Duty Military, Civilian DoD Contractors as well as Federal Employees.

This client received a favorable decision from the court due to Attorney Ryan Nerney’s trial work. Her career and job were saved. Call us at 800.481.2526 and let us help you. Visit us at keepyoursecurityclearance.com. All of our decisions are reported on the official DOHA web site for your review. That site shows Attorney Edmunds has done more than 600 Security Clearance Hearings over just the last 4 years. Don’t trust you career to an attorney who doesn’t win!

Department Of Defense
March 13, 2017
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Guideline G & J: Personal Conduct

Attorney Alan Edmunds attended a Personal Appearance with his client in North Carolina for an interesting case that involved an applicant who had alcohol problems. The applicant had 2 DUI’s and also a public display of unsavory conduct.

Attorney Alan Edmunds, known as this country’s foremost expert in National Security Clearances, represented the Applicant at the Hearing. Evidence was introduced and testimony was taken. Our client was totally prepared for cross-examination, which is always a dangerous time for people who appear without an attorney.

The Edmunds Law Firm does Response to SOR, Appeals of Security Clearance hearings and files Appellate Briefs before the Appeals Board. His record of Hearings is on display for the public at the official DOHA web site.

If you need help or have questions please call Attorney Edmunds at 800.481.2526. The Firm has offices coast to coast in Calif, Florida, North Carolina and Arlington, VA. Mr. Edmunds helps Active Duty Military and Federal Employees with security clearance problems.

Military Security Clearance Victory
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Guideline K: Handling Protected Information
San Diego, California
March 23, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable adjudication from a Written Response to SOR for an Active Duty Military client. The case was difficult because of the numerous allegations and the type of behavior.

The allegations outlined conduct including Captain’s Mast, Insubordination toward a Warrant Officer and Failure to Obey and Mistreatment of sailors.  The other guideline conduct included Misuse of Personal Electronic Devices and Breaches of Secured Spaces.

The Edmunds Law Firm drafted the Response to SOR. The Response included numerous exhibits and an incredible legal brief. The Firm often wins cases with only the Written Response, which saves our client’s money and time not to mention their job and career. Call us at 800.481.2526 and learn how we can help you keep your job and career. The official DOHA web site (which our competition hates) shows exactly how many cases we handle coast to coast and how many we win!! Many attorneys have nice websites but they don’t win many cases for their clients. Remember, “Experience Makes the Difference.”  Don’t risk your career. Call Attorney Alan Edmunds today and get peace of mind. Learn why Mr. Edmunds is called “The DOHA Lawyer.”

March 10, 2017
Department Of Defense
Security Clearance Victory Following Hearing
Arlington, VA
Guideline F: Financial Concerns

Attorney Alan Edmunds of The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision in a national security clearance hearing held in Arlington VA. The case was very difficult because the gov’t alleged 17 past due debts or obligations owed by the Applicant in a Statement of Reasons.

Guideline F cases are very difficult and Attorney Edmunds has been winning these cases for years. In fact, much to the disappointment of his competitors, his trial record appears on the official gov’t website at DOHA, which reveals over 600 trials in just the last 4 years. His favorable decisions also appear on this site. Numerous clients know attorney Edmunds across the country as “The Best Security Clearance Lawyer”. He has also been called, “The DOHA Lawyer” because he represents so many people across the country and around the globe before DOHA Judges.

The Linguist Community in the Middle East relies on the expertise of Attorney Edmunds to help them keep their DoD jobs with the U.S. Military.  Alan Edmunds represents Active Duty Military and Civilian Contractors who are deployed around the globe.

In this recent victory, the client was a 60-year-old defense contractor. He was a senior project leader who had 2 divorces, 3 children and going forward a good salary to resolve debts. What made this case unusual was the fact of a “malicious cyber intrusion” that included some of applicants personal information.

The judge found that the evidence mitigated all of the government concerns and the ruling was favorable. Another career saved and another applicant who was able to keep his job. Call Alan Edmunds at 800.481.2526 for help and guidance with all security clearance issues. He has appeared before numerous gov’t Agencies including DIA, CIA, FBI, ICE, DOHA, DOE, NSA, NRO, and Dept. of State. Your career is important – don’t risk your future. Call The Edmunds Law Firm.

Security Clearance Granted With Response
March 11, 2017
Dept. Of Defense

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice that a client had his security clearance reinstated following a Written Response to SOR that was submitted by The Edmunds Law Firm.

The written response included a Formal Response to SOR, Exhibits and a Legal Brief. The Client’s job was reinstated, his clearance reinstated and his career continues. He can provide food and shelter for his family. Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of professionals duplicate the success this client experienced often times.

Winning a Clearance without attending a Formal Security Clearance Hearing saves time and money. It is very difficult to accomplish this result.

Call 800.481.2526 for a free consultation. Visit the official gov’t website at DOHA and learn how much actual experience your attorney has with national security clearance Hearings and how many they actually win! Attorney Alan Edmunds has appeared over 600 times before DOHA Judges over the last 4 years!!  Don’t’ risk your career – “Experience makes the Difference.”

Security Clearance Victory
Dept. Of Defense
Chicago, Illinois
March 7, 2017
Guideline B: Foreign Influence

Attorney Alan Edmunds received notice of a favorable court decision following a contested Security Clearance Hearing held in Chicago. The case involved a linguist who worked for the Dept. of Defense in Iraq. He had relatives that were citizens of Iraq. He was born in Iraq and went to high school in Iraq. He became a citizen of the U.S. in 2010.

Attorney Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney, presented the case for the Applicant. Attorney Edmunds showed Applicant pride in his U.S. citizenship through testimony and letters of recommendation from Active Duty Military Officers.

The judge agreed with Attorney Edmunds that the evidence demonstrated, “deep and longstanding relationships and loyalties in the U.S.” The client kept his clearance and his job.

The Edmunds Law Firm represents clients across the country and around the globe. The official DOHA web site shows that Attorney Edmunds is one of the most popular and successful security clearance lawyers in the entire country. Why trust your future or career to an attorney who doesn’t win or has little experience?  Call 800.481.2526 for a free consult. Meet one of the most dynamic and successful attorneys in the country in the area of National Security Clearance law.

Active Duty Military and Civilian Contractors often turn to Alan Edmunds for help. His clients have often called him “The Best Security Clearance Lawyer” in the country. Do you need to do a Response to SOR, complete an SF 86, or Appeal a Security Clearance Denial?  Call 800.481.2526 and ask for Attorney Alan Edmunds.

Department of Defense
Arlington, VA
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Feb. 17, 2017

Attorney Alan Edmunds saved another career for a Security Clearance applicant following a formal Security Clearance Hearing held in Arlington on Dec. 13, 2016. The case involved a client who had a list of 17 debts on his SOR (Statement of Reasons).

The Applicant was 40 years old, single, father of 2 and high school graduate. He definitely needed his job. Family illness and unemployment were reasons for the financial problems. Attorney Alan Edmunds of the Edmunds Law Firm – this country’s leading law firm in National Security Clearances Hearings – appeared at the DOHA Hearing and argued mitigating factors. Attorney Edmunds called for testimony and introduced exhibits marked A-R.

Alan Edmunds is known across the country as “The DOHA LAWYER“. He has appeared over 600 times in just the last 4 years. His law firm helps people across the country. He does “Responses to SOR“, SF 86 Prep, and Security Clearance Appeals. Mr. Edmunds loves the courtroom and is passionate about his client’s case. He represents Active Duty Military Security Clearance clients as well as Federal Employees in Security Clearance Appeals.

If you have clearance questions with any DoD Agency such as ICE, FBI, CIA, DOE, DIA, NRO or Dept. of State – Call Attorney Edmunds.

If you or a friend have security clearance problems call Attorney Edmunds. He has solutions. Visit our web site at keepyoursecurityclearance.com for more info. Call today at 800.481.2526.

Department of Defense
Arlington, VA
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Feb. 21, 2017
Favorable Decision Following Hearing

Attorney Alan Edmunds received another favorable decision from the Department of Defense on a national security clearance case. The allegations included Guideline F: Financial concerns. The client Clearance was revoked due to unpaid bills and the Applicant hired The Edmunds Law Firm for the Appeal of Security Clearance.

The facts showed the Applicant had 6 late/unpaid debts. He was a High School graduate, had prior Navy military service and had periods of unemployment. At the time of the Hearing he had a Security Clearance for the last 10 years.

The judge agreed with the arguments of Attorney Alan Edmunds , this country’s leading Security Clearance Lawyer, when he argued that the events in applicants life are unlikely to repeat and that the Applicant has been making payments to creditors.

The Clearance was reinstated. The Applicant kept his job and his career. The Edmunds Law Firm also did the Response to SOR and submitted exhibits A thru L at the Hearing.

Attorney Edmunds represent Active Duty Military and Civilian Contractors deployed around the globe. He is very popular with the Linguist community deployed to Iraq. Several Linguists Security Clearance cases are reported on the Firm web sites.

Attorney Alan Edmunds has been called the Best Security Clearance Attorney in the country by many clients. His record of success appears on the official DOHA website. Call 800.481.2526 or visit keepyoursecurityclearance.com

U.S. Dept. Of Homeland Security
Feb. 28, 2017
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Guideline J:  Criminal Conduct
Washington, D.C.

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision from FEMA, Dept. of Homeland Security. The case involved allegations of Criminal Conduct including Assault and Battery and Trespassing.

The favorable decision was the result of a Written Response to LOI that was drafted and submitted by Attorney Alan Edmunds. The Response included exhibits and a legal brief that discussed mitigation of the allegations.

This was an important victory for our client because the clearance was granted following a Written Response to LOI without a formal hearing. The client saved money, time and was back at work quickly.

Attorney Alan Edmunds is this country’s leading attorney in the area of National Security Clearance representation. He travels across the country helping clients from a variety of Federal Agencies as well as Active Duty Military, opposing gov’t allegations that could cause a revocation of their Clearance. Clients that need a Response to SOR, or representation at a Security Clearance Hearing, including a DOHA Hearing can call Attorney Edmunds for guidance. His trial results are reported on the official DOHA gov’t web site. He has completed over 600 Hearings in the last 4 years alone. Attorney Edmunds appears on security clearance matters before, CIA, FBI, NSA, DOE, NRO and DOHA. He is often referred to as “The DOHA Attorney“. Call 800 481 2526 for answers to questions. Your career is important – call Attorney Edmunds and get the best help available.

DOHA
February 23, 2017
Woodland Hills, California
Guideline H: Illegal Drug Use

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision in a National Security Clearance, which was filed with the DOHA court on 2-16-2017. The allegations in the SOR included Cocaine use, Marijuana use and Ecstasy use. The Applicant was also cited for sale of Marijuana. All of the allegations occurred between 2012 and 2014.

This was clearly a case in mitigation for Attorney Ryan Nerney who appeared for the Firm. Attorney Nerney has an impressive record of favorable decisions across the country in national security clearance matters.

The Applicant was 22 years old, unmarried with no children and a college BA Degree. As an Aerospace Engineer the Applicant did an incredible job of turning his life around following college. Attorney Nerney presented a strong case in mitigation. A report from a licensed Social Worker was very compelling for the Applicant. The report stated Applicant had a “low probability of substance abuse in the future.”

After presentation of all of the evidence the Judge found, “the behavior was so infrequent” an happened under “circumstances that it is unlikely to recur…” For the Edmunds Law Firm, this country’s leading Security Clearance Law Firm – this was another career save. Alan Edmunds is known as the Best Security Clearance Lawyer, and he trains the attorneys in the Firm to be trial lawyers. The Firm does Response to SOR, DOHA Appeals, and SF 86 reviews. Call 800.481.2526 for assistance with your case. Attorney Edmunds helps Active Duty Military  with Military Security Clearance cases ass well as civilian Contractors deployed around the world. One important group of clients for the Firm are DoD Linguists who serve in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan and work for the U.S. Military and DoD Contractors. Call Attorney Edmunds, “The DOHA Lawyer” today.

Department Of Defense
January 27, 2017
Guideline H: Drug Involvement
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Arlington, VA

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision from DOHA which is reported on their official web site for review. Attorney Alan Edmunds is this country’s leading attorney in the area of national security clearance matters and helps both Active Duty Military and Civilian Contractors and Employees around the globe.

This case involved a 33 years old Applicant with a high school education. The SOR alleges that Applicant  used cocaine and further alleges that Applicant falsified information on his EQUIP.  The government admitted 5 exhibits and the Applicant through his attorney Alan Edmunds admitted 10 exhibits. Attorney Alan Edmunds also called one witness plus the Applicant.

Attorney Edmunds presented very strong evidence that Applicant suffered from PTSD and that this impacted his behavior. The mental health issue of this prior military member was compelling. Another issue that Attorney Edmunds developed in the trial was the “whole person concept.”

The judge concluded after review of the evidence and consideration of testimony and the comments of Attorney Alan Edmunds, “that Applicant has mitigated drug involvement and personal conduct security concerns.”

NSA
Guideline E: Personal Conduct
February 6, 2017
Annapolis Junction, MD

Attorney Alan Edmunds received notice of another favorable security clearance decision from NSA on 2-6-17. The case involved an Applicant for Access who had used marijuana and prescription drugs that were prescribed to her mother.

What made the case so interesting was that the drug use occurred when the Applicant was in her late 40’s and early 50’s. She was married and had children.

Attorney Edmunds argued the “whole person concept” and the fact that there had been complete rehabilitation. Testimony was given and numerous documents were admitted into evidence.

Attorney Edmunds is known as the “Best Security Clearance Attorney” by many clients around the globe who he has helped keeping their jobs. Alan Edmunds has over 40 years of military and security experience. His Firm has offices coast to coast.

The Edmunds Law Firm helps clients with Responses to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, DOHA Hearings, and SF 86 Prep. Call Mr. Edmunds at 800.481.2526 for immediate guidance with your case. Review the DOHA web site and learn about Attorney Edmunds success across the country. He stands alone as an outstanding security clearance lawyer.

State Of California
Board Of Vocational Nursing
February 7, 2017
Written Response Victory
Military Criminal Conduct

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision from the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing. The Applicant was prior military. She had a criminal record in the military and had adverse action taken against her nursing license.

The Edmunds Law Firm has over 40 years of experience representing clients before the State of California Nursing Board and Dental Board. This was s special case because of the allegations of personal conduct and medical history.

Attorney Ryan Nerney represented the Firm. He did the formal Response to the written allegations. Evidence was submitted and written argument made to the Board.

Department Of Defense
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Arlington, VA
January 13, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision on a National Security Clearance case that was litigated in Arlington, VA. Attorney Alan Edmunds appeared for the Firm. Alan Edmunds has over 40 years experience in Military Security Clearance and Federal Security Clearance matters. He has appeared on national TV and is often a consultant for news services on security clearance cases that appear in the news.

This case involved an Applicant who had 10 delinquent debts on the SOR. The Edmunds Law Firm does Responses to SOR for clients and then appears in court when necessary.

The Applicant was retired Navy, age 60 who had 3 marriages and was laid off from work. Attorney Alan Edmunds entered evidence marked as exhibits A-Z. Testimony was taken and the case was argued.

In a written decision the court stated, “Applicant’s good reputation for trustworthiness and reliability supports a conclusion that he is not likely to experience additional financial problems. A fair and commonsense assessment of the record as a whole shows the security concerns raised by the Government’s information are mitigated. Applicant’s request for a security clearance is granted.”

Attorney Alan Edmund is often referred to as “The DOHA Lawyer“. He had done over 600 cases over just the last 5 years across the country. His work on National Security Clearance cases has won him awards. In addition is a  former Judge Pro Tem in the California Superior Court System. Call 800.481.2526 today and let’s work together to save another career.

Department Of Defense
Woodland Hills, California
Guideline E – Personal Conduct
January 20, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of another favorable decision following a formal Security Clearance Hearing involving allegations of drug use and falsification of a government questionnaire. The case was litigated before an Administrative Law Judge. Attorney Ryan C. Nerney appeared on behalf of the Edmunds Law Firm.

The case included testimony, exhibits and a signed Statement of Intent by applicant. The defense offered into evidence exhibits A-Q – which showed mitigation of the allegations.  The applicant used marijuana last in 2012. He also testified that he no longer associates with the individuals in his past.  In addition several of Applicants supervisors wrote strong letters of recommendation.

The Edmunds Law Firm is this country’s leading provider of security clearance representation. Attorney Alan Edmunds is known as the DHA Lawyer and often referred to as “The Best Security Clearance Attorney.”

Attorney Edmunds helps Active Duty Military and Civilian Employees with security clearance allegations. Response to SOR, Security Clearance Appeals, FOIA Requests and Security Clearance Hearings are a few of the services offered for clients across the country and around the globe. The Edmunds Law Firm has offices coast to coast. The Official DOHA web site reveals that Attorney Alan Edmunds has done over 600 Hearings in the last 5 years. He is a Former Judge Pro Tem and has received awards for his legal work.

Call Alan Edmunds today with questions at 800.481.2526 or visit keepyoursecurityclearance.com – our staff of experts is standing by for your call.

Department Of Defense
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
Woodland Hills, CA
January 20, 2017

The Edmunds law Firm, this country’s leading law firm in national security clearance representation received another favorable decision following a Formal Hearing. The case involved a client who was 47 years old, unmarried with no children. She had an MBA and held a position of management for a defense contractor.

Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm. Mr. Nerney’s record of success extends coast to coast. At the Hearing he called four witnesses and introduced twenty exhibits. The case was a Guideline F – Financial Concern case where the Applicant had 14 debts totaling $115,000.00 including 2 tax liens. The Edmunds Law Firm has handled more Guideline F cases over the last 4 years than most other law firms according to the DOHA official web site.

Department Of The Navy
Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption
Bloomington, Indiana
January 12, 2017

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision following a Formal Hearing in Bloomington, Indiana at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The Hearing included allegations of alcohol abuse alleging 2 separate DUI convictions.

Attorney Edmunds appeared for the Firm in this case. Attorney Edmunds traveled from the Firm’s West coast office. During the Hearing Attorney Edmunds called witnesses, offered into evidence documents and argued the case before the Administrative judge. Had the client lost this case he would have not only lost his clearance but also his job which he had for over ten years.

The President, Personnel Security Appeals Board stated, “As a result of its review, the PSAB will direct the Dod CAF to reinstate your eligibility for access to classified information.”

Security Clearance Victory
Guideline B: Foreign Influence – Nigeria
Arlington, VA
January 2017

Attorney Alan Edmunds received notification from the judge that he was making a “Summary Favorable Disposition” on a case involving an applicant who was from Nigeria. What was so special about this case is that the judge made his initial decision shortly after the Hearing was closed. Attorney Alan Edmunds admitted so much evidence and presented such compelling arguments that the judge stated, “Applicant mitigated security concerns raised in the SOR and met her heavy burden of persuasion …” the judge went on to say, “the whole person factors present in this case mitigate the security concern raised by Applicant’s past actions…”  In addition this case involved a woman who in the words of the judge, “she has a full-time job in the United States, while attending a prestigious U.S. university for her second post- doctorate degree.”

Alan Edmunds is this country’s leading “Security Clearance Attorney’s,” who has tried more than 600 cases before Federal Agencies. His case work as well as his success in the courtroom can be verified on government  websites. He helps clients around the globe with “Responses to SOR“, “Security Clearance Hearings“, “Security Clearance Appeals” and “SF 86” prep.

The Edmunds Law Firm has offices in San Diego, Raleigh, and Jacksonville, Fla. The Firm attorneys help Active Duty Military, Contractors deployed around the globe as well as gov’t employees. Mr Edmunds has done military law for over 40 years. He helps Active Duty with Military Security Clearance’s. He is also often referred to as “The DOHA Lawyer“. Call 800 481 2526 for immediate assistance. You can also review case results at keepyoursecurityclearance.com.

Department of Hearing And Appeals (DOHA) Hearing
January 6, 2017
Guideline F: Financial Concerns
New London, CT

The Edmunds Law Firm, the leading nationally known law firm in the area of national security clearance cases, received another favorable decision following trial in a case that was litigated in New London, Ct. The Applicant had an SOR that alleged 10 separate debts.

Attorney Ryan Nerney for the Firm appeared at trial. He has extensive trial experience across the country and litigated this case. Numerous documents were admitted showing mitigation of certain debts and testimony was taken.

The case was made more complex because there were also allegations concerning unpaid child support and Federal taxes.

The Edmunds Law Firm helps clients with , Response to SOR, SF 86 prep and Security Clearance Appeals. Call 800 481 2526 to speak with an attorney. Your career is important – let our experience and national reputation for success help you and your family through difficult times. You can also view case results on the law firm web sites; keepyoursecurityclearance.com

Security Clearance Hearing
December 28, 2016
Guideline F: Financial Concerns & Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Arlington, VA

Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision in a National Security Clearance case that went to a Formal Hearing. Attorney Alan Edmunds who presented numerous documentary evidence and testimony aggressively litigated the case. The first concern was financial. Our client had 7 debts that were delinquent or unpaid. The defense to many of the items raised by Attorney Edmunds was that the debts were disputed.
Of the allegation involving Personal Conduct, the Judge stated in his decision:
“The personal conduct concerns were determined to be unsubstantiated.”

Of the Guideline F allegations Financial Concerns, the Judge stated in his decision,
“I conclude that Applicant presented sufficient evidence to explain, extenuate, or mitigate the acts admitted by Applicant or proven by Dept Counsel.”

The Judge went on to say:
“The concerns over Applicants history of financial problems do not create doubt about his current reliability, trustworthiness, good judgment, and ability to protect classified information.”

Security Clearance Victory from Written Response
December 19, 2016
Guideline B: Foreign Influence – India
Tobacco, New Jersey

The Edmunds Law Firm, the leading provider of national security clearance representation, received written Notification from DOHA that the gov’t withdrew its opposition to the security application of our client based upon written information provided by the Firm. The letter went on to state:

“Your client will be granted a security clearance at the level requested. Please allow 3-5 business days for the system to be updated to reflect the new status.”

In this case the client had allegations of Guideline B – Foreign Influence and Foreign Preference. The country involved was India. The applicant had father, brother, mother-in-law, father-in law, and aunt all in India. Once again the gov’t chose not to proceed to Hearing against Attorney Alan Edmunds and chose to grant the security clearance after an initial denial. Alan Edmunds record of success is made public on the DOHA site. Nationally he appears before the DOHA Administrative Judges at a number that exceeds other attorneys in the country.

Security Clearance Granted After Written Response
December 14, 2016
Guideline B: Foreign Influence – Morocco

Attorney Alan Edmunds received notification that the gov’t was withdrawing opposition to our clients application for a security clearance prior to formal Hearing. Clients father, mother, sisters and uncle were all residents of Morocco. The father and uncle also worked for the Moroccan gov’t in the Finance Dept.

Additional concerns included Guideline F – Financial concerns. Our client had a home that went delinquent while he was deployed in Iraq.

Attorney Allan Edmunds and his staff prepared a Written Response to SOR that included numerous exhibits and a legal brief arguing mitigating factors. Initially the gov’t did not agree with the Response but later reconsidered and vacated the Hearing.

Department of Hearing And Appeals (DOHA) Hearing
December 5, 2016
Guideline F – Financial Considerations
Norfolk, Virginia

Our client was a woman who battled the most tremendous calamities imaginable and kept her family and marriage together. Throughout this entire time her work performance was outstanding. Applicant and her husband filed 2 Chapter 13 Bankruptcy’s for $319 K and $294 K. The first was paid off and the second was nearly paid off at the time of trial. The couple had experienced periods of unemployment, near death medical emergency, coma, reduced income and over nine hospitalizations which Attorney Edmunds proved with documents and testimony.

Fighting family medical problems of heart failure, blood pressure, depression and diabetes, the applicant kept it together and saved her marriage and family! Attorney Alan Edmunds introduced hundreds of pages of evidence and took testimony from four witnesses plus the applicant herself.

The favorable decision was a finding that the applicant had mitigated the gov’t concerns. She kept her job and her clearance.

Department of Hearing And Appeals (DOHA) Hearing
November 4, 2016
Guideline F – Financial Considerations
Arlington, Virginia

This country’s leading national security clearance lawyer has done it again!  On Nov 4 2016 Attorney Alan Edmunds received another favorable decision from a hugely contested security clearance case. The client was Appealing a revocation of his security clearance due to financial Considerations – he had allegations of 21 past due debts!

Alan Edmunds  really enjoys these types of difficult cases. Often other attorneys, especially in California, refer difficult cases to Mr. Edmunds. If a person checks out Attorney Edmunds under his name on the DOHA web site – his record of success and experience is exceptional. Alan loves to say,”don’t take my word for it, check me out on the gov’t web site and see if you can find a lawyer with better results.” So many lawyers say they have experience, or they are “experts’ or they are “top’ attorneys in this area of law – but the gov’t web site does not support their claims.

In this case Mr. Edmunds, “The DOHA LAWYER“, put on extensive testimony, introduced a whole plethora of evidence to show mitigation. Another career saved!

If you have questions or have received an SOR or LOI call the only attorney who has offices coast to coast and has appeared on over 580 cases. Isn’t your family and your job worth the best ? Visit keepyoursecurityclearance.com or call 800.481.2526

CLEARANCE GRANTED FROM WRITTEN RESPONSE
Charleston, South Carolina
Nov. 1, 2016
Guideline F – Financial Concerns

The best victory for a client in the security clearance process is to receive a favorable decision from the gov’t with just a written appeal. The Edmunds Law Firm, this country’s leading law firm in national security clearance matters – recently won a favorable decision with just the written Response to SOR.

The case involved a woman who had 35k in credit card debt and late mortgage payments. The written Response included exhibits and a written legal brief showing strong mitigation. The govt recently sent the following to Attorney Alan Edmunds:

“Dear Mr. Edmunds, the purpose of this email is to advise that based on Applicant’s SOR response, submitted by your office, the Gov’t has withdrawn the SOR in the Charleston, SC area… and the clearance will be granted at the level requested.”

Our client was ecstatic and received her Clearance without being required to attend a Formal Hearing. Job and career were restored.

If you have a security clearance problem – call the experts at the Edmunds Law Firm. Alan Edmunds, is “the best security clearance lawyer” and he is available with just a phone call or email. Check the DOHA web site and rank your lawyer against Attorney Edmunds for experience and favorable decisions. You might be shocked to learn very few if any have the courtroom experience of Alan Edmunds. The good news is he has offices coast to coast. Call 800.481.2526

Response to Statement of Reasons
DODCAF
October 11, 2016
Bremerton, Washington
Guidelines B (Foreign Influence), D (Sexual Behavior), K (Handling Protected Information)

An Active Duty Navy Petty Officer Second Class received a Statement of Reasons for Foreign Influence, Sexual Behavior, and Handling Protected Information Guidelines. Applicant had a relationship with a Foreign National while holding a security clearance. Additionally, the Government had allegations that Applicant was providing Force Protection information to his Foreign National Girlfriend. Applicant contacted The Edmunds Law Firm for help in responding to the Governments allegations. This case was unique as Applicant was in the Navy Submarine Force and was reassigned to a temporary shore unit while going through this adjudication process. Applicant was being processed for Administrative Separation for not maintaining a security clearance. The Edmunds Law Firm responded to each allegation listed in the Statement of Reasons, with a professionally written response with numerous exhibits that supported the Applicant’s response. DODCAF made a favorable decision for Applicant to maintain his security clearance. As a result, Administrative Separation processing was stopped, and this Second Class Petty Officer was able to continue with his Navy career.

DOHA Hearing
October 10, 2016
Orlando, Florida
Guideline F (Financial Considerations)

A Federal Employee received a Statement of Reasons for Financial Considerations for indebtedness of over $50,000.00. The employee personally responded to the allegations listed in the Statement of Reasons, however, the response did NOT mitigate the Government’s concerns. Therefore, the case was assigned to DOHA for a hearing. This client contacted Mr. Edmunds, and The Edmunds Law Firm immediately started the hearing process. At the Hearing, a Department Counsel was assigned to defend the Government’s Decision to deny the Applicant’s request for a security clearance. Mr. Edmunds provided Attorney representation and evidence to the Judge at the hearing. Through testimony and evidence submitted, Mr. Edmunds was able to mitigate all financial concerns listed on the Statement of Reasons, and the Applicant’s security clearance was granted at the level requested. Mr. Edmunds and his staff’s knowledge, experience, and preparation in handling National Security Hearing cases was crucial in this Applicant receiving a favorable decision. This favorable decision saved the Federal Employees career.

MILITARY UPGRADE DECISION
September 2016
Washington, D.C.

Attorney Alan Edmunds recently received a favorable decision from the Army Discharge Review Board in Washington D.C. Attorney Edmunds represented a client who had been discharged with an OTH for Orders Violations. The member however was a member of the LGBT community and had informed the Command of his life choices. Alan Edmunds appeared before the Board and offered both testimony form the Applicant and documents. Our client was college educated, spoke 5 languages and was a computer genius. The members of the Board were impressed by his academic record as well as his abilities in computer science. The Board upgraded the discharge to Honorable.

Department of Energy Hearing
September 14, 2016
Criterion J; (Alcohol Consumption)
Livermore, CA

A Summary of Security Concerns was issued to an employee of the Department of Energy (DOE) by the DOE for Alcohol-related issues. It was alleged that the Applicant was diagnosed with using alcohol habitually to excess which raised serious trust and judgment concerns for the Government. Applicant requested a hearing, and the case was heard in front of a DOE Administrative Judge, with Mr. Nerney representing this employee. Mr. Nerney presented numerous mitigating conditions that were in support of Applicant’s case. Furthermore, this hearing involved an expert witness called on behalf of the Government and Mr. Nerney was able to successfully cross-examine the Government’s expert witness to develop a favorable view of the Applicant’s alcohol consumption. With Mr. Nerney’s experience, and the support of the staff at the Edmunds Law Firm, this case was decided in Applicant’s favor on all allegations. As a result, the Government’s concerns were mitigated, and the employee was able to continue with his career working for the Department of Energy with a valid security clearance.

Department of Hearing And Appeals (DOHA) Hearing
GUIDELINES E and F (Personal Conduct & Financial Considerations)
August 18, 2016
San Diego, California

A Contractor working as an Electrical Engineer for the U.S. Government received a Statement of Reasons for Financial issues and Personal Conduct issues. The financial debt total was over $170,000.00. The Personal Conduct Issue was falsifying the e-QIP, by failing to disclose debt. The Applicant requested a Hearing in front of an Administrative Judge. At the hearing, Mr. Edmunds presented numerous exhibits and mitigating documents which were crucial to the case. As a result, the Contractor received a favorable Security Clearance Determination. The knowledge and experience of Mr. Edmunds and his staff were crucial in providing the mitigating documents that were necessary to win this case. The Edmunds Law Firm saved this Contractor’s Security Clearance, and most importantly, the Contractor’s career was saved thanks to Mr. Edmunds and his professional staff.

DOHA Hearing
June 21, 2016
Guidelines D, E, and J; (Sexual Behavior), (Personal Conduct), (Criminal Conduct)
Lexington Park, MD

A Statement of Reasons was issued to a Government Contractor by the Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DODCAF) for Sexual Behavior, Personal Conduct, and Criminal Conduct issues. Applicant was charged and found guilty in a Superior Court for Solicitation of Prostitution which raised serious trust concerns for the Government. Applicant requested a hearing, and the case was heard in front of a DOHA Administrative Judge, with Mr. Edmunds representing this Contractor. Mr. Edmunds presented numerous mitigating documents that were in support of Applicant’s case. With the experience and knowledge of Mr. Edmunds, and the support of his staff, this case was in Applicant’s favor on all allegations. As a result, the Government’s concerns were mitigated, and the Government Contractor’s security clearance was granted. Most importantly, Applicant was able to continue with his career working for the Government.

DOHA (Hearing)
June 20, 2016
Guideline B (Foreign Influence)
Chantilly, VA

A Statement of Reasons for Foreign Influence was issued by the Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DODCAF) to a Linguist working as a Government Contractor. The Contractor had allegations of financial and personnel interests in the country of India. Applicant requested a hearing, and the case was heard in front of a DOHA Administrative Judge, with Mr. Edmunds representing this Contractor. Having done this for over 40 years, Mr. Edmunds and his staff knew exactly what documents were needed to mitigate the Government’s concerns. Once the hearing concluded, there was no doubt that Applicant’s loyalty was with the United States. The Judge made the decision that it was in the best interest for Applicant to maintain his security clearance. Applicant was able to continue with his career as a Linguist working for the Government.

DOHA (Hearing)
June 20, 2016
Guideline F (Financial Considerations)
Camden, NJ

A Statement of Reasons was issued to a Senior Government Contractor by the Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DODCAF) for Financial Considerations. The Contractor had occurred over $75,000 in debt that was either charged off, or in collections. Applicant requested a hearing, and the case was heard in front of a DOHA Administrative Judge, with Mr. Edmunds representing this Contractor. Numerous mitigating documents were submitted at the hearing. With the experience and knowledge of Mr. Edmunds, and the support of his staff, this case was in Applicant’s favor on all allegations. As a result, the Government’s concerns were mitigated, and the Government Contractor’s security clearance was granted. Most importantly, Applicant was able to continue with her career working for the Government.

Written Response to SOR
May 19, 2016
Guideline B – Foreign Influence

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision on a national security clearance case involving Guideline B – Foreign Influence! This victory for our client was achieved through a written Response to the SOR! Attorney Ryan C. Nerney wrote the Response to the SOR that alleged our client was not trustworthy because he had family contacts in Afghanistan! Attorney Nerney was able to present strong mitigation through various arguments to reduce the government’s concerns.

Attorney Nerney filed evidence and statements that mitigated the concerns in the SOR and the clearance was granted without the time and expense of a formal Hearing.

DOHA (Hearing)
April 21, 2016
Guidelines B (Foreign Influence) and Guideline C (Foreign Preference)
Durham, North Carolina

A Statement of Reasons was issued to a Government Contractor by the Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DODCAF) for Foreign Influence and Foreign Preference. This Government Contractor requested a Hearing in front of an Administrative Judge, and the case was heard in December 2015. Mr. Alan Edmunds represented this client, and provided evidence and testimony to the Judge at the hearing. With the experience and knowledge of Mr. Edmunds, and the support of his staff, this case was in favor of the client. As a result, the Government’s concerns were mitigated. This Government Contractor’s security clearance was granted and most importantly, was able to continue with his career working for the Government.

DOHA (Hearing)
April 8, 2016
Guidelines E and K.
Caldwell, New Jersey

A Government Contractor received a Statement of Reasons for Personal Conduct and Handling Protected Information. The case was assigned to an Administrative Judge for a hearing. Mr. Edmunds represented this client, and provided evidence and testimony to the Judge at the hearing. As a result, the Government’s concerns were mitigated. This Government Contractor was able to maintain his security clearance and continue with his job.

DODCAF (Written Response)
Guideline F – 25 allegations
Guideline B
Boise, Idaho

A Federal Employee received a Statement of Reasons for Financial Allegations (Tax Lien’s, Unpaid Taxes, Collection Accounts Unpaid) and Foreign Influence (Working for a foreign family (Saudi Arabia). Mr. Edmunds and his staff responded the allegations listed in the Statement of Reasons through a professionally written response. After the Response was submitted and received by DODCAF, notification was received by The Edmunds Law Firm from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals that stated: “due to the additional information provided regarding the allegations listed in the Statement of Reasons, the Government Withdraws the Statement of Reasons, and the Security Clearance is granted.” Another example of the professional services provided by The Edmunds Law Firm.

MARCH 22, 2016
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
GUIDELINE F : FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
FAVORABLE DECISION

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance lawyer, received a favorable decision following a formal Hearing. The case included allegations against the Applicant for failure to file Federal and Washington, D. C. taxes for several years. The returns were not filed at the time that the SOR was issued.

Attorney Alan Edmunds presented the case to the court on behalf of the Firm. He introduced evidence and called witnesses to establish mitigation. Our client was 38 years old and the mother of 2 children.

The case was litigated and Attorney Edmunds showed extenuating circumstances than mitigated the gov’t allegations. The clients clearance will proceed and she will keep her job. Another career save for The Edmunds Law Firm. Alan Edmunds helps clients both active duty and civilian around the globe.

Call Attorney Edmunds at 800 481 2526 for assistance.

DOHA Hearing
February 17, 2016
Beltsville, MD
Guideline F – Financial Considerations

A Federal Employee received a Statement of Reasons for Financial Considerations. (Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in 2012 (totaling $137,000.00 of debt) and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2002.)
The employee submitted a response to the Governments allegations, and the response did not mitigate the Government’s concerns. The case was assigned to an Administrative Judge for a hearing. Mr. Edmunds was hired, and provided evidence and testimony to the Judge at the hearing. Asa result, the Government’s concerns were mitigated. Again, the knowledge and experience in handling hearing cases is something Mr. Edmunds has been doing for almost forty (40) years. The Federal Employee was able to maintain her security clearance and continue with her career.

SECURITY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOLLOWING RESPONSE TO FORMS
Guideline F : FINANCIAL CONCERNS
February 10, 2016

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of another Security Clearance favorable decision following a response to the Government’s File of Relevant Material. Mr. Nerney drafted the response and presented substantial evidence to mitigate the Government’s concerns. This case involved a client who had failed to file his State and Federal Taxes for a period of three (3) years. There were strong circumstances that Attorney Nerney used to show mitigation. His presentation of evidence and argument successfully mitigated the Government allegations of trustworthiness related to financial conduct and a favorable decision was rendered.”

DODCAF – Response to Statement of Reasons
GUIDELINES E and F (Personal Conduct & Financial Considerations)
February 10, 2016
Citrus Heights, California

A Contractor working as an Auditor for the U.S. Government received a Statement of Reasons for Financial issues and Personal Conduct issues. The Statement of Reasons had over 15 allegations of Financial debt and Personal Conduct issues(Guidelines E and F). The Financial debt total was over $40,000.00. The Personal Conduct issue was failure to address debt in the SF-86. Mr. Edmunds and his team prepared a professionally written response to the Governments allegations. As a result of this written response, the Contractor received a favorable Security Clearance Determination. The knowledge and experience of Mr. Edmunds and his staff were crucial in providing the mitigating documents that were necessary to win this case. The most satisfying result was the fact the Contractor was able to keep her security clearance, which saved her career.

VICTORY FOLLOWING DOHA HEARING
January 2016
Orlando, Florida
Guidelines E and H

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision on a national security clearance case following a contested Hearing before DOHA. Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading security clearance attorney, appeared for the Firm. The Edmunds Law Firm is the leading law firm nationally for case victories and volume of cases coast to coast. Attorney Edmunds has been winning cases for his clients for over 35 years.

The case began with the Response to Statement of Reasons. The formal Hearing followed . At the Hearing Attorney Edmunds introduced evidence and took witness testimony as to drug use and personal conduct.

The case was well prepared and the applicant testified at length about mitigation behavior. The judge concluded in the written opinion that Attorney Edmunds had mitigated all of the government concerns and that the clearance should be granted.

The Edmunds Law Firm has offices coast to coast. Your career is too important not to consider the best legal representation available. Call 800 481 2526 for guidance. Speak with a renowned attorney today and get a legal team on your side that knows how to win.

VICTORY FROM WRITTEN RESPONSE TO SOR
DECEMBER 23, 2015
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
GUIDELINE F: FINANCIAL CONCERNS

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice from DoDCAF of a favorable adjudication to our clients Statement of Reasons issued under Guideline F: Financial Concerns. The case involved an individual who had accumulated considerable debt from extenuating circumstances.

The Response to Statement of Reasons is a very important document that allows a person to regain his security clearance without a formal Hearing. If the appellant is successful a great deal of time and money is saved.

The Edmunds Law Firm is considered by many to be The Best Security Clearance Law Firm in the country. The law firm’s cases are featured on gov’t web sites and reveal an astonishing record of success. The cases are also featured on the web sites for the Firm along with client comments.

Mr. Edmunds travels across the country on behalf of his client. His staff of aggressive trial attorneys stand ready to help clients around the globe retain their security clearances. As Atty Edmunds often states, “experience makes the difference.” So true. Hundreds of clients have kept jobs and careers because of the efforts by attorneys and staff at the Edmunds Law Firm. If you have questions or your career is at risk – call 800.481.2526 or visit keepyoursecurityclearance.com

U.S. ARMY
DECEMBER 19, 2015
SAN DIEGO, CALIF
GUIDELINE H & GUIDELINE K

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision from the U. S. Army concerning allegations of Guideline H – Drug Involvement and Guideline K – Handling of Protected Information. This victory was particularly sweet because it resulted in a military career save for a client that had totally changed his life.

Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm at a formal Hearing. Mr. Nerney who has appeared on several cases across the United States on behalf of law firm client introduced evidences, took oral testimony and presented a cogent argument about the mitigating factors that applied in this case. The court agreed with Attorney Nerney and made a recommendation that the applicant keep his security clearance.

The Edmunds Law Firm is this countries leading law firm in the area of national security clearance matters. Attorney Alan Edmunds has been helping clients for over 35 years around the globe in nationals security clearance matters. He appears before DoD Agencies across the country. Aggressive representation is the hallmark of The Edmunds Law Firm.

Alan Edmunds wins cases consistently by preparation and passionate representation. If you need help protecting your career with DoD Security Clearance matters or MSPB and EEOC matters call us for help. Our web sites as well as many government websites speak to the success of our Firm. Call 800.481.2526 or visit us at keepyoursecurityclearnce.com

Remember two things; Your career is very important and experience makes the difference!! The Edmunds Law Firm are your National Security Clearance Lawyers. WE help active duty.

FAVORABLE SECURITY CLEARANCE DECISION
DECEMBER 8, 2015
WASHINGTON D.C.
PERSONAL CONDUCT & FINANCIAL CONCERNS
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision on our client security clearance appeal following the submission of a written response. The Response to LOI was submitted with exhibits and a legal argument to the Department.

The case involved issues of failure to disclose delinquent accounts and debts in excess of $50,000. Attorney Ryan Nerney drafted and submitted the formal Response. There were strong mitigating factors that were presented. The Response prepared by Attorney Nerney was 114 pages.

The Edmunds Law Firm is often considered “One of the Best Security Clearance Law Firms” in the country. Our attorneys travel across the country helping clients keep their security clearances. Our aggressive representation and outstanding case preparation results in favorable decisions across the Untied States.

If you need help call us at 800 481 2526 or visit keepyoursecurityclearance.com

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONSOLIDATED ADJUDICATIONS FACILITY
Burke, Virginia
Guidelines D, E and M
November 2015

A Government Contractor received a Statement of Reasons for Sexual Behavior, Personal Conduct, and Use of Information Technology with numerous allegations. Mr. Alan Edmunds and his staff prepared a written response to the Statement of Reasons with exhibits and was successful in mitigating the Government’s Concerns. Mr. Edmunds and his staff have knowledge and experience in providing mitigating documents to the Government to win cases. As a result of this written response, this Government Contractor was able to keep his security clearance and his career and avoided termination of employment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOLLOWING HEARING
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
GUIDELINE F : FINANCIAL CONCERNS
OCT. 30, 2015

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of another Security Clearance favorable decision following a formal Hearing in Phoenix, Arizona and Attorney Ryan Nerney appeared for the Firm. Mr. Nerney has a strong track record in the courtroom and has appeared in cases across the United States. He also handles DOE case in New Mexico with equal success. This case involved a client who had debts totaling $52,000 . There were strong circumstances that Attorney Nerney used to show mitigation. His presentation of testimony, evidence and argument overcame the gov’t allegations of trustworthiness and a favorable decision was rendered.

SECURITY CLEARNCE SAVED FOLLOWING HEARING
GUIDELINE F – FINANCIAL CONCERNS – DEBT & FORECLOSURE
OCTOBER, 2015
YAPAN, NEW YORK

Attorney Alan Edmunds for the Firm represented the applicant at a Formal Security Clearance Hearing. The case involved a client who had debt in the amount of $183,000.00 and a foreclosure. There were extenuating circumstances that Attorney Edmunds argued to the judge as mitigation. Alan Edmunds, one of The Best Security Clearance Attorneys in the United States, introduced documents and took testimony from witnesses.

Attorney Edmunds and his staff are expert at Hearing preparation. The applicant took the stand and did an outstanding job with their testimony. As Mr. Edmunds frequently tells clients, ” Experience makes the Difference.” It is indeed true. So many other lawyers lack experience or simply don’t win many cases. Why risk your job, career with an attorney that doesn’t win cases? Your job is important and so is your future. Simply call us at 800.481.2526

CLEARANCE GRANTED AFTER FORMAL HEARING
GUIDELINE F – FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION – DEBT & FORECLOSURE
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
VALLEY CENTER, CALIFORNIA

Attorney Alan Edmunds won another National Security Clearance Hearing and his client kept his security clearance and his job. The case was well fought! The client had experienced a foreclosure and had over $350,000 in debt. Attorney Edmunds introduced evidence and took testimony at the Hearing.

Alan Edmunds is well known across the country as an aggressive and experienced security clearance attorney who knows how to win. His case victories are not only posted on the Law Firm web sites they also appear on official gov’t web sites for your review.

People from around the globe call upon Attorney Edmunds for help in saving their careers and keep their jobs. He is backed by one of the most amazing staff of professionals an attorney could have. Alan often says his job is easy because of the preparation that is done by his staff before the Formal Hearing.

In this case the judge found the evidence totally mitigated the gov’t concerns. If you need help or have questions why not call someone who actually wins in the courtroom ? Call 800 481 2526 or visit us at one of our web sites- keepyoursecurityclearance.com

VICTORY FROM WRITTEN RESPONSE TO SOR
OCTOBER 2015
GUIDELINE B: FOREIGN INFLUENCE
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable adjudication on a security clearance matter following a written response to the Statement of Reasons. The case involved an active duty Air Force Officer who had family members and business interests in a foreign country.

A written response with exhibits and a legal brief was prepared by Attorney Leo Santiago for the Edmunds Law Firm. The legal arguments mitigated the government concerns and the clearance was granted. This is an important case in that a favorable result was achieved without a formal hearing.

Attorney Alan Edmunds has been helping clients around the globe with security clearance matters for over 35 years. His reputation as one of the country’s leading security clearance attorneys is based on experience and his results in the courtroom. Attorney Edmunds case results are featured on gov’t web sites as well as the web sites of the law firm for review by interested individuals.

Alan Edmunds appears before numerous Federal Agencies including DOHA, NSA, FBI, CIA, DOE, NRO and DIA to name a few! Attorney Edmunds also helps active duty in both military law matters and national security clearance matters. Call 800.481.2526.

WRITTEN RESPONSE TO SOR VICTORY
GUIDELINE H Drug Use & GUIDELINE J: Criminal Activity
OCTOBER 2015 – BEL AIRE, MARYLAND

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of another favorable decision following the submission of our written Response to Statement of Reasons. The case involved a civilian contractor who received an SOR for drug use and Criminal allegations.

The Edmunds Law Firm, this country’s leading provider of Security Clearance Representation, treats each client case with great care and aggressive representation. Our client’s jobs and careers are important and the staff at the Edmunds Law Firm have decades of experience and success to protect our clients future.

Attorney Alan Edmunds has a national reputation as an aggressive fighter in the courtroom. He often reminds clients, “experience makes the difference”. If you have questions or seek guidance call our professionals at 800.481.2526.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Response to Statement of Reasons
October 2015 – Leavenworth, Kansas
Guidelines D – Sexual Behavior; E – Personal Conduct; G – Alcohol Consumption; H – Drug Involvement; I – Psychological Conditions; and J – Criminal Conduct

An active duty Army Major’s security clearance was in the process of being revoked which would have ended his career. Mr. Alan Edmunds and his staff provided a professionally written response to a Statement of Reasons for Guidelines D, E, G, H, I and J. The Edmunds Law Firm provided DODCAF a response with numerous evidence and exhibits that mitigated their concerns. Through the written response, the Army Major was granted his security clearance without having to attend a hearing with the Department of Hearings and Appeals. The knowledge and experience that Mr. Edmunds has shared with his staff has helped save hundreds and hundreds of Military and Civilian careers. Again, another career was saved thanks to The Edmunds Law Firm.

DEPARTMENT OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS (DOHA) HEARING
St. Petersburg, Florida
Guideline C, Foreign Preference
October 2015

Mr. Alan Edmunds represented an active duty United States Airforce Colonel on a DOHA Hearing. The Colonel’s security clearance was in jeopardy of being revoked due to Guideline C, Foreign Preference. Mr. Edmunds provided evidence through testimony and exhibits which mitigated DOHA’s concerns of Foreign Influence. Mr. Edmunds’ thirty nine years of knowledge in Military Law and his experience at Government Hearings was key in DOHA granting the Airforce Colonel a favorable security clearance. And even more significant, the Colonel was able to continue with his career and avoided involuntary retirement.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) HEARING
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Guideline K, Drug Involvement
September 2015

A Security Clearance Hearing was conducted on a Department of Energy (DOE) Employee who’s security clearance was in question due to the use of drugs. The Edmunds Law Firm provided testimony, numerous evidence and documents which mitigated DOE’s concerns about drug usage. As a result of Mr. Edmunds and his staff’s knowledge and experience, the employee received a favorable decision, where he was able to maintain his security clearance, in return saved his career.

Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Facility
Kabul, Afghanistan
Guideline B, Foreign Influence
Written Response to SOR
September 2015

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of another favorable decision following a written submission to a Statement of Reasons. A civilian contractor who works for the U.S. Armed Forces was issued a Statement of Reasons for Guideline B, Foreign Influence. This contractor had bank accounts, property, and numerous family members who resided in an overseas location. Mr. Edmunds and his staff prepared and wrote a professional Response to DODCAF. Numerous documents and evidence was provided to the Government which was sufficient to mitigate the concern of Foreign Influence. As a result, the contractor was able to keep his security clearance and continue working with the U.S. Armed Forces overseas. His career was saved.

SECURITY CLEARANCE HEARING VICTORY
GUIDELINE F: FINANCIAL CONCERNS & GUIDELINE J : CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
ARLINGTON, VA
SEPT, 2015

Attorney Alan Edmunds received another favorable decision on a national security clearance matter involving allegations of indebtedness and drug use. The case was litigated aggressively by the gov’t and Attorney Edmunds responded with a strong case of mitigation including testimony and documentary evidence. Guideline J cases are tough to win. Usually they include evidence of criminal arrests and convictions.

In this case Attorney Edmunds who is considered ” The Best Security Clearance Attorney” in the country prepared his client for direct and cross examination that was very powerful and convincing.

The result was favorable and our client was granted his security clearance and returned to work and to his career. Attorney Edmunds appears before many Federal Agencies on behalf of his clients from coast to coast. Agencies such as the FBI, CIA, NSA, DOHA, DIA, and DOE are typical of his case assignments.

If you need help or have questions call 800 481 2526 and speak with Alan Edmunds. You can also visit our web sites and review case decisions.

VICTORY FROM WRITTEN RESPONSE TO SOR
GUIDELING E – PERSONAL CONDUCT
WANTAGE, NEW JERSEY
SEPT 2015

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of another favorable decision in a National Security Clearance case following a written submission to a Statement of Reasons commonly referred to as an SOR.

The case was interesting as it involved a client who refused to sign a medical release form and was subsequently fired from his job. Mr. Edmunds for the Firm filed a Written Response to SOR with exhibits and a legal brief. The arguments that were presented mitigated all of the gov’t concerns and our client was granted his clearance without a formal Hearing.

Attorney Alan Edmunds has been often called the Best Security Clearance Lawyer in the country. He has won cases coast to coast and his case decisions are featured on the DOHA web site. If you have a Security Clearance case with DOHA – call Attorney Edmunds today.

A Security Clearance Appeal Lawyer is an important individual in any Security Clearance Appeal. Of ten people try and Respond to the SOR themselves or do the Security Clearance Appeal themselves and meet with tragic results. Jobs can be lost and Security Clearances can be revoked.

Many lawyers say they can handle these difficult cases but their names are not on the DOHA Web Site. As Attorney Alan Edmunds frequently states, “experience makes the difference.” Call us today at 800-481-2526 and let us work to save your job and Clearance. Visit our web sites and review case results and fact patterns.

CLEARANCE GRANTED FROM WRITTEN RESPONSE
GUIDELINE F : FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
ROCKWELL, TEXAS
SEPT, 2015

The Edmunds Law Firm, a national leader in Security Clearance Representation, received notice of a favorable adjudication from the DODCAF on a case involving an Applicant who had financial debt of over $18,000 . The case was favorably adjudicated with a Written Response to Statement of Reasons commonly know as a Written Response to SOR.

The written Response prepared by Mr. Edmunds at the Edmunds Law Firm was over 20 pages . Mr. Smith is a retired Navy Chief and has vast experience in the area of Security Clearance Responses. He furnished exhibits and a legal brief to the CAF.

Our client was given outstanding instructions from Mr. Smith about documents that were needed and how to obtain them. He was also advised about other important steps to take to mitigate the gov’t concerns. The partnership between client and attorney was important and communications was both professional and timely. Attorney Alan Edmunds requires all client communications and questions to be answered within 24 hours.

The result was our client received his national security clearance and kept his career. If you need help – don’t wait – call 800 481 2526.

SECURITY CLEARANCE VICTORY FOLLOWING HEARING
GUIDELINE F – FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
SEPT, 2015

THE EDMUNDS LAW FIRM received notice of a favorable decision following formal Hearing in a case that involved Financial Consideration. Our client had debt in excess of $20,000.00. Attorney Alan Edmunds handled this case is Arlington. Evidence was presented, our client testified and was cross examined by the gov’t atty as well as the Administrative Judge.

This case was important because the Applicant was a single mother with two children. She was not receiving child support and her employment was at risk. The case was hard fought. The gov’t attorney was very aggressive during the Hearing but Attorney Edmunds had totally prepared his client.

This case appears on the gov,t web site. This site shows that Attorney Alan Edmunds is one of The Best Security Clearance Attorneys in the country when considering victories and national appearances. Alan Edmunds travels the country on behalf of his clients.

If you need help with a Security Clearance Hearing or an Appeal Security Clearance Denial, call Attorney Alan Edmunds at 800 481 2526 or visit keepyoursecurityclearance.com

VICTORY FROM WRITTEN RESPONSE TO SOR
GUIDELINE E – PERSONAL CONDUCT & GUIDELINE G – ALCOHOL
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
SEPT, 2015

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable adjudication from a written Response to our clients Statement of Reasons. The case was interesting as our client had 2 DUI’s in a four year period.

Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff prepared a written Response with exhibits and a legal brief that totally mitigated the gov’t concerns and our client was granted his clearance and allowed to go back to work. Another career saved and another family that can relax and go on with life.

Cases can be won without a formal Hearing. Few attorney’s do this – but at The Edmunds Law Firm this is a common occurrence. The net result is a huge saving of time and money for our clients. No promises can be made about results but our client know , ” experience makes the difference”.

If you need help with a Response to SOR also known as a Response to Statement of Reasons, call the experts at The Edmunds Law Firm. Your career is worth the professional guidance of Attorney Alan Edmunds and his professional staff. The Best Security Clearance Attorney is often used to describe attorney Alan Edmunds. Many lawyers say they win cases but the DOHA gov’t site is the best source for confirmation. Call Alan Edmunds at 800 481 2526.

MILITARY UPGRADE DECISION
Sept 2015
Washington, D.C.

Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading military law and national security clearance attorney has been notified of a favorable decision from the Army Discharge Review Board. The case involved a former enlisted special forces member who was discharged for a single use of marijuana .

The case was interesting because the Appellant had a security clearance following discharge. The DoD Agency changed conditions of employment requiring an Honorable Discharge. Attorney Edmunds filed written evidence and took his client on direct examination.

The Formal Hearing lasted several hours and the Board was active in cross examination. The Appellant was prepared by Attorney Edmunds and did an outstanding job during his testimony. The favorable decision means huge employment opportunities and future job promotions.

The Edmunds Law Firm has been representing men and woman around the world with Military Discharge Upgrade matters. Call 800 481 2526.

DODCAF (Air Force Division)
June 10, 2015
Written Response to Statement of Reasons
Guideline K: Handling of Protected Information

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision on a written response for a client who received a Statement of Reasons for Mishandling of Protected Information. Mr. Edmunds staff prepared a professionally written response with exhibits that mitigated the governments concerns. As a result, all concerns were mitigated and the Government employee was able to keep his security clearance, and his career was saved.

DODCAF (Air Force Division)
June 10, 2015
Written Response to Statement of Reasons
Guideline E: Personal Conduct

A professionally written response with exhibits was submitted on a client who received a Statement of Reasons for multiple Personal Conduct allegations. There were over fifteen allegations that were required. The staff at The Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate all concerns listed in the Statement of Reasons through the written response. A favorable decision was received and the result enabled the Government Contractor to maintain his Security Clearance, and furthermore his career.

April 14, 2015
San Diego, California
Guideline F, Financial Concerns

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable case decision following a contested Hearing on a national security clearance application. The gov’t had denied our client’s clearance and the Firm filed an Appeal and a request for a formal Hearing. The case involved allegations filed by the DoD indicating that our client posed a risk to national security arising from a foreclosure and a deficiency judgment. The attorney for The Edmunds Law Firm, Mr. Ryan Nerney submitted oral testimony, documents and legal arguments that mitigated the gov’t case and the judge ruled in favor of our client and his clearance was reinstated. His career was saved and he returned to his job.

March 9,2015
Arlington, VA
Guideline B & Guideline E

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision of another successful national security clearance decision involving Guideline B – Foreign Influence and Guideline E – Personal Conduct. The case included allegations that over a several years period the applicant had contact with numerous foreign nationals. Other allegations included that while on vacation the applicant had in-person social contact with woman from the Czech Republic and other countries. Another allegation included information that applicant had a girlfriend from Columbia.

November 24, 2014
Arlington VA
Guideline F – Financial Considerations

The Edmunds Law Firm received Notice of a favorable decision on an Administrative Security Clearance Hearing that was tried by Attorney Alan Edmunds for the Firm. This case involved a Government Contractor who’s security clearance was being denied for debts he owed in the amount of over $41,000.00. Mr. Edmunds introduced evidence showing that the concerns of the gov’t were mitigated, therefore the Government Contractor’s Security Clearance was reinstated.

Date: October 31, 2014
City/Country: South Korea
Guidelines: F – Financial Considerations

“An Army Sergeant stationed in South Korea received a Statement of Reasons for Financial Indebtedness. Applicant’s security clearance was in the process of being revoked, which would have ended his military career. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the government’s concern by preparing a professionally written response, which mitigated all the Government’s concerns listed on the statement of reasons. As a result, the Army Sergeant’s security clearance was re-instated and he was able to continue with his military career.”

August 25, 2014 – DOHA
Guidelines E, K, and M

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision on a DOHA Security Clearance hearing on September 29, 2014. The case involved Improper Handling of Protected Information; Improper use of Information Technology and Personal Conduct issues. Attorney Edmunds presented evidence to the Judge in mitigation and took oral testimony. The judge found all allegations had been mitigated and the applicant’s security clearance was granted.

August 25, 2014 – DOHA
Guidelines E and J

The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision on a DOHA Security Clearance hearing on September 29, 2014. The case involved Criminal Conduct due to several traffic violations and Personal Conduct issues. Attorney Edmunds presented evidence to the Judge in mitigation and took oral testimony. The judge found all allegations had been mitigated and the applicant’s security clearance was granted.

Security Clearance Victory August 2014
Substance Abuse & Use & Failure to Safeguard Classified Material
Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision for Access to Classified material following the submission of a written Response to an SOR with exhibits. The Firm sent a 12 page response with exhibits that fully mitigated the gov’t concerns. another career saved!!

The Edmunds Law Firm helps people around the globe and across the country on all phases of Security Clearance Application and Appeals. We offer consulting services to clients to guide them through the process.

Call our offices at 800 481 2526 or visit us on line at keepyoursecurityclearance.com

December 13, 2013 – DOHA
Guideline F

On December 13, 2013, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination as a result of the Response to Statement of Reasons (SOR) package prepared on behalf of the Applicant. This case pertained to Guideline F, Financial Considerations. The Applicant, had accumulated debt totalling more than $14,277.00, but through the written Response to SOR package, and supportive documentation, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the government’s concerns and the Applicant was able retain their clearance, and move forward with their career.

October 15, 2013 – DODCAF
Guideline F

On October 15, 2013, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination as a result of the Response to Statement of Reasons (SOR) package prepared on behalf of the Applicant. This case pertained to Guideline F, Financial Considerations. The Applicant, had numerous account in collections totalling more than $30,000. Through the written Response to SOR package, and supportive documentation, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the government’s concerns and the Applicant was able retain their clearance, and move forward with their career.

October 8, 2013 – DODCAF
Guideline F

On October 8, 2013, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination as a result of the Response to Statement of Reasons (SOR) package prepared on behalf of the Applicant. This case pertained to Guideline F, Financial Considerations. The Applicant, had accumulated debt totalling more than $26,000.00, but through the written Response to SOR package, and supportive documentation, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the government’s concerns and the Applicant was able retain their clearance, and move forward with their career.

October 2013 – Department of Defense (ARMY Division)
Guideline J

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of another favorable security clearance determination as a result of the written Response to Statement of Reasons, prepared by the Edmunds Law Firm on behalf of the Applicant. This case in particular involved Guideline J, Criminal Conduct. Applicant was issued a Statement of Reasons outlining concerns regarding his accusations of wire fraud, larceny of government funds, travel pay fraud, and conspiracy, which resulted in total loss value to the government of over $296,000.00. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared the written Response to the Statement of Reasons and provided essential documentation to support Applicant’s rebuttal. The government’s concerns regarding Applicant’s allegations of criminal conduct was successfully mitigated through the written Response only and Applicant’s security clearance was successfully retained.

September 06, 2013 – Depratment of Homeland Security
Guideline G

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of another favorable security clearance determination as a result of one SEC hearing, and written Response to Statement of Reasons. This case in particular involved Guideline G, Alcohol Consumption. Applicant was involved in four alcohol related incidents. (Two of which were while operating a motor vehicle). Attorney Alan V. Edmunds appeared at the SEC hearing and was able to mitigate the government’s concerns regarding Applicant’s past alcohol related incidents and the individual’s security clearance was successfully granted.

September 24, 2013 – DODCAF
Guideline E

On September 24, 2013, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination as a result of the Response to Statement of Reasons (SOR) package prepared on behalf of the Applicant. The case pertained to Guideline E, Personal Conduct. The Applicant was subject of an Article 15 hearing, which he plead guilty to fraternization. Through the written Response to SOR package, and supportive documentation, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the government’s concern and the Applicant was able to retain their clearance, and continue their career as a distinguished pilot.

September 18, 2013 – DOD (ARMY Division)
Guideline G

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of yet another favorable security clearance determination as a result of a written Response to Statement of Reasons. This case in particular involved Guideline G, Alcohol Consumption. Applicant was a Chief Warrant Officer 4 and successfully completed The ASAP (Army Substance Abuse Program). Through both the written Response and supportive documentation, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the government’s concerns regarding Applicant’s past financial issues and the individual’s security clearance was successfully reinstated.

DOHA: Hearing
Guideline E
August 22, 2013

The Edmunds law firm received notification of another favorable decision after representing the Applicant in a Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals hearing. The government’s concerns revolved around Guideline E for polygraph discrepancies, credit card fraud, and investigation discrepancies. Appearing on behalf of Applicant, Attorney Alan Edmunds of the Edmunds Law Firm mitigated all of the government’s concerns through testimony of Applicant and documented evidence. Applicant received a favorable decision by the Administrative Judge and is eligible for a security clearance.

DOHA: Response to Statement of Reasons
Guideline F
August 19, 2013

The government issued Applicant a Statement of Reasons for Guideline F, detailing a list of financial concerns. Applicant had serious financial debt including approximately $27,000 in credit card debt and over $50,000 in missed mortgage payments. Through the response to the Statement of Reasons, Attorney Corey Williams mitigated the government’s concern with Applicant’s financial debts by proving the debts were caused by factors largely outside of her control and by showing Applicant was willing and able to resolve each debt. The client received a favorable decision in her case from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals and is eligible for a security clearance.

DODCAF: Response to Statement of Reasons
Guideline F, Guideline I, Guideline G
July 23, 2013

Applicant was deemed ineligible for security clearance under Guideline F, Guideline I, and Guideline G due to financial, criminal, and psychological concerns. Applicant was a former drug addict and alcoholic, was convicted of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, had serious financial debts, and was diagnosed with a mild form of Bi-Polar disorder. The government issued him a Statement of Reasons due to these concerns. Attorney Corey Williams of the Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate every one of the government’s concerns with the client’s previous criminal, psychological and financial conditions through the response to the Statement of Reasons. Applicant received a favorable decision from the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility, Defense Division, he is eligible for a security clearance, and he now has a job working with classified information.

Security Clearance
DOHA: Hearing was at Woodland Hills, CA.
Guidelines B, C and E
June 27, 2013

Government alleged foreign influence, foreign preference, and personal conduct concerns against our client. Our client had inherited property in Afghanistan from his parents. He had divested himself of most of the property, but some real estate remained in his name as it was entangled in land disputes in Afghanistan. Because of this, our client also had open bank accounts in Afghanistan. In addition, our client’s brother lived in Afghanistan and refused to return to the United States, and his son played for the Afghan national basketball team. Our client had also failed to list one bank account in Afghanistan.

Attorneys Paula Phinney and Corey Williams appeared on behalf of Applicant at the hearing, and were able to convince the judge that Applicant had done everything possible to divest himself of his Afghan property, and that his bank accounts and remaining contacts in Afghanistan were a necessity in order to do so. Applicant’s son was an American citizen who was finishing his university studies in a local California college. Applicant’s son’s participation on the Afghan national basketball team was not a concern because the team was comprised of Afghan-Americans. The judge determined that Applicant had successfully mitigated the government’s concerns and issued a favorable security clearance decision for our client.

Security Clearance
Department of the Navy: Response to Statement of Reasons
Guideline F
June 10, 2013

Applicant, an honorably discharged Navy veteran and loyal United States Citizen, was issued a Statement of Reasons due to serious financial considerations including bankruptcy, past due payments, collections and judgments totaling in the tens of thousands of dollars. The Edmunds Law Firm, through a written response to the Statement of Reasons, mitigated the government’s concerns with Applicant’s financial considerations by proving the financial debts were caused by circumstances outside Applicant’s control. The favorable decision resulted in the Applicant’s security clearance being reinstated.

Security Clearance
DOHA: Reapplication Brief
Guidelines D and E
June 3, 2013

Applicant was issued a Statement of Reasons for government’s concerns regarding his sexual behavior and personal conduct. For six years, Applicant viewed adult pornographic material on government computers while working for a government agency. When Applicant’s security clearance revocation was upheld after a hearing, attorney Alan Edmunds of the Edmund’s Law Firm successfully mitigated the government’s concerns in a reapplication brief. The favorable decision provided Applicant with Top Secret security clearance eligibility.

FAVORABLE SECURITY CLEARANCE DECISION
DOHA: ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
MARCH 11, 2013

On March 11, 2013, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of another favorable security clearance decision after representing the Applicant in front of a DOHA Administrative Judge. This case in particular involved Guideline E, Personal Conduct. Personal Conduct can raise question on a person’s reliability, trustworthiness and ability to protect classified information. After presenting evidence and making arguments, Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate the Government’s allegations and the Applicant’s Security Clearance was reinstated.

Peru, Indiana
Alcohol & Financial

On December 12, 2012 The Edmunds Law Firm, a global leader in national security clearance representation, received another favorable decision from a written Response to SOR. The case involved alcohol incidents and financial issues. Attorney Edmunds, one of this countries leading security clearance attorneys was able to mitigate all concerns and the clearance was granted without a Formal Hearing. Another career saved!

Attorney Edmunds submitted a written Response with numerous exhibits and a compelling argument that was accepted by the government. The client saved money and a career. The Edmunds Law Firm can help you as well – call 800 481 2526

Texas
Favorable Security Clearance Determination
Response to Interrogatories

On October 12, 2012, the Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared a written response to the Government on behalf of the Applicant. The Applicant had filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy which caused concerns for the government. In the response, the firm addressed that Applicant has shown through supportive documentation that he is financially secure, lives within his means, and satisfies his financial obligations. The firm submitted multiple exhibits in support of the response and was able to mitigate the Government’s concerns. The Applicant’s clearance was granted without a Hearing.

FAVORABLE SECURITY CLEARANCE
Guideline B

On October 9, 2012, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination after representing the Applicant at a personal appearance before a DOHA Administrative Law Judge. This case in particular involved Guideline B, Foreign Influence.

Favorable Security Clearance AFCAF
Guideline F

On October 3, 2012, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination as a result of the Response to Statement of Reasons (SOR) package prepared on behalf of the Applicant. This case pertained to Guideline F, Financial Considerations. The Applicant, who owned several rental properties, was greatly affected by the housing market crash and was forced to foreclose on several of the properties, in addition to an accumulation of debts. Through the written Response to SOR package, and supportive documentation, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the government’s concerns and the Applicant was able to move forward in their career.

Favorable Security Clearance Determination
Guideline E

On September 17th, 2012 The Edmunds Law Firm received a notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response to the AFCAF as well as appeared at a contested hearing in Denver, Colorado.

The case involved Guideline E Personal Conduct concerns which alleged time card fraud. In essence, the case involved being away from his appointed place of duty without authorization and not representing this on his time card.

The Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the governments concerns and prove that the applicant was trustworthy, reliable, and not a risk to national security. A favorable decision was determined by the DOHA Administrative Judge and another career was saved due to the experience and knowledge of Attorney Alan Edmunds.

Favorable Security Determination
Guideline F

On September 13th, 2012, The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision on a National Security Clearance case. The case involved Guideline F Financial Concerns. The case was heard in San Diego, California and was presented before a DOHA Administrative Law Judge.

The specific allegations involved on a mortgage of $110,750. After presenting evidence, calling witnesses, and making arguments, Attorney Edmunds was able to show that the government concerns had been mitigated and established that the applicant was trustworthy, reliable, and not a risk to National Security.

FAVORABLE DECISION

NSA
July 13, 2012
Guideline E, H

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination of an Appeal on July 30, 2012. The firm responded to Guideline’s E and H of the SOR, involving drug usage. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to successfully mitigate the concerns of the Statement of Reasons. Client has been fully reinstated of his Security Clearance. Another career saved.

FAVORABLE DECISION

Orlando, FL
July 30, 2012
Guideline G, J

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice from DOHA of a favorable decision on July 30, 2012. Mr. Edmunds was successful in having our clients security clearance reinstated with a formal hearing after submitting a response to SOR to DONCAF. Our written response with exhibits accompanied by excellent representation at the hearing completely mitigated the governments concerns. Another career saved.

FAVORABLE DECISION

NSA
July 21, 2012
Guideline E, H

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision on an individual whose clearance was revoked for drug usage and personal conduct allegations. NSA issued a decision to deny and the firm responded with a response. After review from the agency, it was determined that it was in the country’s best interest to grant a security clearance to our client. Another career saved.

FAVORABLE DECISION

DONCAF
July 23, 2012
Guideline F

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision on an individual who’s clearance was revoked for financial reasons, specifically a bankruptcy. NSA issued a decision to deny and the firm responded with a response. After review from the agency, it was determined that it the client be reinstated her security clearance, and be allowed to go back to work at the Navy Medical Center. Another career saved.

Columbia, MD
FAVORABLE SECURITY CLEARANCE VICTORY NSA
Guideline J, Guideline D, Guideline M and Guideline E

On June 6, 2012, the Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision after submission of a written Response to Clearance Decision Statement, prepared on behalf of the Applicant. Guideline J (Criminal Conduct), Guideline D (Sexual Behavior), Guideline M (Use of Information Technology Systems) and Guideline E (Personal Conduct) were of issue in this case.

This case in particular involved allegations of viewing child pornography, misuse of computer systems, including illegally downloading music, movies and computer software programs, and inappropriate sexual conduct. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared the written Response to the Clearance Decision Statement and submitted several supportive documents. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to mitigate the government’s concerns and received notification of the favorable determination only three months after the Response package was submitted to the Agency. The Applicant’s security clearance was reinstated and the Applicant was able to continue on in their career.

FAVORABLE DECISION

ACAF
June 12, 2012
Financial Concerns

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance on June 12, 2012. The client was issued a Statement of Reasons from ACAF with financial concerns to mitigate. Our firm won the case for the client and the client has been fully reinstated of his Security Clearance. Another career saved.

FAVORABLE DECISION

Albuquerque, New Mexico
June 11, 2012
Criterion L

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance on June 11, 2012. The Applicant, in this case, is employed by a Department of Energy (DOE) Contractor. Applicant hired The Edmunds Law Firm to represent him in front of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for mitigation of financial and personal conduct concerns. Client has been fully reinstated of his Security Clearance. Another career saved.

FAVORABLE DECISION

Arlington, VA
June 27, 2012
Guideline F

The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination of an Appeal on June 27, 2012. Client responded to Guideline F of the SOR and was denied revocation due to failure to mitigate the Statement of Reasons.  Applicant hired The Edmunds Law Firm to represent him for his appeal and the firm was able to successfully mitigate the concerns at the appeal hearing.  Client has been fully reinstated of his Security Clearance.  Another career saved.

FAVORABLE DECISION

Fort George G. Meade, MD
June 11, 2012
ICD-704 Personal conduct

The Edmunds Law Firm received notice from NSA of a favorable decision on June 11, 2012.  Mr. Edmunds was successful in having our clients security clearance reinstated without a formal hearing.  Our written response with exhibits completely mitigated the government’s concern. Another career saved.

FAVORABLE DECISION

Santa Fe, NM
June 11, 2012
Guideline L

The Edmunds Law Firm received another favorable decision on an individual who’s clearance was revoked. The client had delinquency to student loans.  The Administrative Law Judge at the Department of Energy, after hearing evidence, testimony and argument, decided it was in the country’s best interest to grant a security clearance to our client. Another career saved.

FAVORABLE DECISION

Arlington, VA
June 22, 2012
Guidelines K, M, E, and F

On June 22, 2012 The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of favorable decision.  Through testimony, witnesses and exceptional representation and argument from Mr. Edmunds, this client now is reinstated of security clearance. Previous Bankruptcy did not stop this case from prevailing.  Another career saved.

DENIAL BASED ON STOLEN ITEMS OVERTURNED

The National Security Agency notified The Edmunds Law Firm of a favorable security clearance decision on November 17, 2011. After review of the investigative file on the Applicant, as well as the letter of appeal and supplementary documentation provided by The Edmunds Law Firm, the National Security Agency decided to grant the Applicant access to NSA Sensitive Compartmented Information. The Applicant was previously denied based on Guideline J: Criminal Conduct, Guideline F: Financial Considerations and Guideline E: Personal Conduct. The government considered the Applicant untrustworthy and unreliable because he stole $100,000 worth of equipment from his former employer and failed to claim $10,000 worth of out of states purchases on his income taxes. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove the Applicant to be trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security without the need for a hearing. The original decision was overturned and the Applicant was granted his security clearance.

WRITTEN RESPONSE GRANTED

The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals notified The Edmunds Law Firm of a favorable decision on November 7, 2011. After consideration of the information provided by The Edmunds Law Firm during a hearing, as well as a testimony from the Applicant and witnesses, the government has overturned the original denial. The Applicant was previously denied based on Guideline B: Foreign Influence, Guideline D: Sexual Behavior, and Guideline E: Personal Conduct. The government considered the Applicant a risk because of his close ties with Lebanese military officers, misconduct relative to alcohol consumption, and misconduct relative to sexual behavior and prostitution. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove the Applicant to be trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security at a hearing on October 19, 2010. After request for review, the Applicant’s request for a security clearance is now granted.

WRITTEN RESPONSE GRANTED

The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals notified The Edmunds Law Firm of a favorable decision on November 1, 2011. After consideration of written response provided by The Edmunds Law Firm, as well as evidence, the government has decided to grant the Applicant reapplication for a security clearance. The Applicant was previously denied based on Guideline F: Financial Considerations and Guideline E: Personal Conduct. The government considered the Applicant a high risk for pressure coercion or exploitation due to her numerous debts and falsification of material facts. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove the Applicant to be trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security without the need for a hearing. The Applicant’s request for reapplication was granted.

WRITTEN RESPONSE GRANTED

U.S. Department of State
Personal Conduct
Financial Considerations
April 21, 2011

On April 21, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision in an employment suitability matter. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response on behalf of Applicant and was successful in mitigating the Government’s concern without the need for a hearing. In this case, there was an employment suitability concern pertaining to Guideline F – Financial Considerations and Guideline E-Personal Conduct. The Government alleged that Applicant’s fitness for contract employment was questionable due to a divorce and a second mortgage on a property as well as other concerns. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was fit and suitable for employment. The Edmunds Law Firm prevailed in the written response alone and Applicant was found eligible for employment with his company!

WRITTEN RESPONSE GRANTED

U.S. Department of State
Personal Conduct
April 20, 2011

On April 20, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision in an employment suitability matter. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response on behalf of Applicant and was successful in mitigating the Government’s concern without the need for a hearing. In this case, there was an employment suitability concern pertaining to Guideline E-Personal Conduct. The Government alleged that Applicant’s fitness for contract employment was questionable due to a termination with a previous company for misconduct concerns. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was fit and suitable for employment. The Edmunds Law Firm prevailed in the written response alone and Applicant was found eligible for employment with his company!

WRITTEN RESPONSE GRANTED

U.S. Department of State
Personal Conduct
Financial Considerations
Criminal Conduct
March 28, 2011

On March 28, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct, Guideline F – Financial Considerations and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant had allegedly smuggled steroids in from Mexico. Applicant had purchased a medication for his spouse in Mexico but did not declare it and was fined. Applicant also had several outstanding debts. Applicant was briefly unemployed and has since become current on all debts. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted a written response to the Statement of Reasons as well as supporting evidence to display the Applicant’s honesty and trustworthiness and was able to mitigate those security clearance concerns without going forward with a security clearance hearing.

GUIDELINE E

Personal Conduct
Case No.: 10-04031
Arlington, Virginia
March 25, 2011

On March 25, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Arlington, Virginia on January 26, 2011. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant admitted that he had participated in the use of illegal drugs from 1996-2000. In 2002, Applicant purchased a game that had a missing part. Applicant returned to the store to retrieve the missing part from another game and left, but was never charged with shoplifting. Applicant also used steroids on several occasions in 2003. Additionally, Applicant illegally downloaded music and software to his personal computer. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE E & J

Personal Conduct
Criminal Conduct
Case No.: 09-08198
Arlington, Virginia
March 22, 2011

On March 22, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Arlington, Virginia on January 26, 2011. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant admitted that he had an extra marital affair with a Filipino foreign national while he lived in Kuwait. As a result, a son was born in early 2009. Applicant was also allegedly involved in the transporting of illegal drugs hidden in rental vehicles. Applicant was not involved previously with illegal drugs. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE B

Foreign Influence
Case No.: 10-03425
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 18, 2011

On March 18, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 13, 2011. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline B – Foreign Influence. The evidence showed that the Applicant was born in Pakistan. Applicant immigrated to the United States in 1989 to obtain higher education and achieve a better life. Applicant became a permanent alien resident in 2002. Applicant is married to a woman born in Pakistan and is a current resident. Applicant’s wife entered the United States in 2009 on a visa and became a permanent alien resident in May 2010. Applicant’s brother-in-law is a commander in the Pakistani Navy. Applicant visited Pakistan in 2006, 2008, and twice in 2009. Applicant’s parents, two brothers and one sister are citizens and residents of the United States. Another sibling is a resident with U.S. permanent alien status. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE E

Personal Conduct
Case No.: 09-06643
Arlington, Virginia
March 16, 2011

On March 16, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Arlington, Virginia on December 14, 2010. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant had been arrested in the 1970s and charged with possession of marijuana. In the 1980s, Applicant was arrested several times for alcohol related offenses. In the 1990s similar charges were brought against the Applicant and again in 2000 Applicant was charged with assault and battery. Applicant also admitted to using drugs again in 2004. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE F

Financial Considerations
Case No.: 09-05403
Boise, Idaho
March 15, 2011

On March 15, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Boise, Idaho on August 17, 2010. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline F – Financial Considerations. The evidence showed that the Applicant had several outstanding debts. These debts were largely due to the housing market crash. Applicant’s spouse was a real estate broker whose income dropped to $400 only a few months after purchasing their home in 2006. Applicant was able to maintain payments towards their mortgage, but was unable to stay current on their credit cards. By mid-2008, Applicant’s wife was laid off from her real estate job due to lack of available work, but was able to find part time work by late 2009. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE D & E

Sexual Behavior
Personal Conduct
National Security Agency
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
March 14, 2011

On March 14, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, on February 11, 2011. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline D – Sexual Behavior and Guideline E – Personal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant had provided information during an interview for his security clearance that he searched for pornographic material on his work computer. The allegations stated that from 2000-2006, Applicant searched for and viewed pornographic material two to three times a week for 30 minutes at a time. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE E & F

Personal Conduct
Financial Considerations
Case No.: 09-05539
Charleston, South Carolina
February 14, 2011

On February 14, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Charleston, South Carolina, on November 18, 2010. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline F – Financial Considerations. The evidence showed that the Applicant had allegedly deliberately failed to disclose that he was delinquent on several accounts and had several outstanding debts. Applicant’s financial problems began when his father became seriously ill and he tried to support his parents while supporting his immediately family as well. While deployed in 2005, Applicant discovered that his debts were not being paid by family members. Applicant retained The Edmunds Law Firm for assistance in this matter. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE E & J

Written Response Granted
Department of the Army (ACAF)
Personal Conduct
Criminal Conduct
February 9, 2011

On February 9, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant had allegedly sent an email claiming he was an officer. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted a written response to the Statement of Reasons as well as supporting evidence to display the Applicant’s honesty and trustworthiness and was able to mitigate those security clearance concerns without going forward with a security clearance hearing.

GUIDELINE F

Written Response Granted
Department of the Air Force (AFCAF)
Financial Considerations
February 8, 2011

On February 8, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline F – Financial Considerations. The evidence showed that the Applicant had several outstanding debts. Applicant had fallen victim to the housing market crash of 2009. Applicant had two properties that he was attempting to refinance, but those requests for refinancing were refused. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted a written response to the Statement of Reasons as well as supporting evidence to display the Applicant’s honesty and trustworthiness and was able to mitigate those security clearance concerns without going forward with a security clearance hearing.

GUIDELINE E & G

Written Response Granted
Department of the Army (ACAF)
Personal Conduct
Alcohol Consumption
January 31, 2011

On January 31, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption. The evidence showed that the Applicant had several drinking and driving arrests. Specifically, in 1997, Applicant was arrested for driving under the influence. Applicant complied with all the terms of the sentence. Additionally, Applicant was arrested in 2004 on similar charges and again completed all terms of the ordered sentence. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted a written response to the Statement of Reasons as well as supporting evidence to display the Applicant’s honesty and trustworthiness and was able to mitigate those security clearance concerns without going forward with a security clearance hearing.

GUIDELINE E & K

Written Response Granted
Department of the Army (ACAF)
Personal Conduct
Handling Protected Information
January 27, 2011

On January 27, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline K – Handling Protected Information. The evidence showed that the Applicant had allegedly admitted to possessing classified material outside of government control. Additionally, Applicant allegedly knowingly and deliberately took material to a personal residence. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted a written response to the Statement of Reasons as well as supporting evidence to display the Applicant’s honesty and trustworthiness and was able to mitigate those security clearance concerns without going forward with a security clearance hearing.

GUIDELINE B

Foreign Influence
Case No.: 10-00853
January 20, 2011

On January 20, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline B – Foreign Influence. The evidence showed that the Applicant had several ties to India. Specifically, Applicant had immediate family members, as well as in-laws that were citizens and residents of India. Applicant also had bank accounts in India and provided financial support to family members in India. Applicant owned stock, land and a residential property in India. Applicant also traveled to India in 2005, and 2006. The Edmunds Law Firm requested a personal appearance to mitigate the security clearance concerns contained in the Statement of Reasons. On January 20, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received correspondence from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals stating that further processing of the Statement of Reasons was no longer warranted.

GUIDELINE J

Criminal Conduct
Case No.: 09-02423
San Francisco, California
January 18, 2011

On January 18, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made by the Administrative Judge in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in San Francisco, California on October 13, 2010. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant had several alcohol related driving convictions. Specifically, in 2005 Applicant had left a company party, was pulled over and convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or more. In 2008, Applicant was convicted of similar charges; Applicant was unable to reach his wife and fell asleep in his car waiting for a cab. In 2009, Applicant was convicted of driving without a license. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE E F G H & J

Personal Conduct
Financial Considerations
Alcohol Consumption
Drug Involvement
Criminal Conduct
Case No.: 10-05012
Jacksonville, Florida
January 13, 2011

On January 13, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made by the Administrative Judge in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Jacksonville, Florida on August 31, 2010. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct, Guideline F – Financial Considerations, Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption, Guideline H – Drug Involvement and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant had several drinking and driving charges brought against him. Specifically, in 1984 Applicant was pulled over and subsequently charged with a DWI. Furthermore, in 1987 Applicant was again charged with a DUI, and those charges were reduced to reckless driving. Similar charges were again brought against the Applicant in 1996 and in 1998, Applicant was ordered to attend an in-house treatment facility following an arrest for violating his parole. Applicant was later diagnosed as alcohol dependent, placed on medication for depression and attended 12-step programs until 2003. During this time Applicant was injured on the job and was also going through a divorce. Due to this, Applicant had several outstanding debts which raised additional financial concerns. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE E & K

Written Response Granted
Personal Conduct
Handling Protected Information
Department of the Army (ACAF)
January 11, 2011

On January 11, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made after submitting a response to the Statement of Reasons. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline K – Handling Protected Information. The evidence showed that the Applicant had allegedly posted derogatory information and political views on Facebook. In addition, the alleged information disclosed placement, duty position, clearance level, and access to valuable information. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted a written response and evidence to display the Applicant’s honestly and trustworthiness and was able to mitigate the security clearance concerns without going forward with a security clearance hearing.

GUIDELINE E & K

Personal Conduct & Handling Protected Information
December 16, 2010
Cincinnati, Ohio
Department of Treasury – Internal Revenue Service

On December 16, 2010, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made by the Administrative Judge in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 23, 2010. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline K – Handling Protected Information. The evidence showed that the Applicant had allegedly revealed sensitive information. Applicant had done surveillance on a ‘source’ but did not report it. Attorney Krystal Limon was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with the national interests to grant the applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE G & J

Alcohol Consumption & Criminal Conduct
December 15, 2010
San Diego, California
Case No.: 09-06385

On December 15, 2010, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made by the Administrative Judge in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in San Diego, California on August 17, 2010. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant had had been arrested in 2002 and charged with a hit and run property damage, driving under the influence and having a blood alcohol level over .08. Applicant plead guilty to driving under the influence and the other charges were dropped. Applicant was arrested for similar charges in 2007. Applicant plead to similar charges and started attending AA meetings. Applicant has since stopped drinking. Attorney Stephanie Mendez was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with the national interests to grant the applicant’s security clearance.

GUIDELINE H & J

Drug Involvement & Criminal Conduct
December 14, 2010
Sacramento, California
Case No.: 10-05185

On December 14, 2010, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made by the Administrative Judge in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in Sacramento, California on July 28, 2010. In this case, there was a security concern pertaining to Guideline H – Drug Involvement and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. The evidence showed that the Applicant had tested positive in a random drug test. Prior to drug test, Applicant had been experiencing severe back pain. Applicant initially decided to treat the pain at home with low level pain relievers, but the pain ensued. Applicant was seen by a doctor who prescribed a higher level pain reliever, but it did not relieve the pain. Applicant took a leftover prescription from a previous knee surgery and returned to the hospital the next day. Applicant was prescribed Vicodin and other prescriptions to relieve the pain. Attorney Stephanie Mendez was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with the national interests to grant the applicant’s security clearance.

REAPPLICATION GRANTED AFTER PREVIOUS DENIAL

The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals notified The Edmunds Law Firm that an Applicant’s request for reapplication was granted on October 26, 2011. After reviewing the information provided by The Edmunds Law Firm in the Applicant’s written response, as well as all documentary evidence and favorable recommendations, the agency decided to overturn the original 2010 denial. The Applicant was previously denied based on Guideline F: Financial Considerations. In 2010, DOHA first raised concerns under Guideline F due to ten delinquent accounts, totaling more than $18,000.00. Although the Applicant attempted to mitigate concerns through written response, a formal hearing and an appeal, the decision to deny the clearance remained. In September 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove the Applicant to be trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security through written response alone. The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals granted the Applicant’s request for reapplication in October 2011.

CLEARANCE GRANTED IN GUIDELINE J MATTER

The Department of the Air Force notified The Edmunds Law Firm of a favorable decision on October 20, 2011. After reviewing the information provided by The Edmunds Law Firm in the Applicant’s written response, as well as all documentary evidence and favorable recommendations, the agency decided to overturn the original denial. The Applicant was previously denied based on Guideline D: Sexual Behavior and Guideline J: Criminal Conduct. A past false accusation of lewd and lascivious behavior with a child under 14-years old gave rise to these Guidelines. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove the Applicant to be trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security without the need for a hearing. The Department of the Air Force reinstated the Applicant’s security clearance without delay.

DEPARTMENT OF ARMY & PR NATIONAL GUARD

The Department of the Army and the Puerto Rico National Guard notified The Edmunds Law Firm of a favorable decision on September 20, 2011. After reviewing the information provided by The Edmunds Law Firm in the Applicant’s written response, as well as all documentary evidence and favorable recommendations, the agencies have overturned the original denial. The Applicant was previously denied based on Guideline F – Financial Considerations. His financial delinquencies included several student loans and unpaid phone bills. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove the Applicant to be trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security without the need for a hearing. Both the Department of the Army and Puerto Rico National Guard granted a Secret security clearance to the Applicant.

FOREIGN PREFERENCE & INFLUENCE

The Senior Adjudication Officer notified The Edmunds Law Firm of a favorable decision on September 26, 2011. After reviewing the information provided by The Edmunds Law Firm during the Applicant’s appeal, as well as all information that led to the original security decision, the government has overturned the original denial. The Applicant was previously denied based on Foreign Influence and Foreign Preference. The government rated the Applicant a high risk because of her close ties with family members in Egypt, her identification with that country and her frequent visits there. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove the Applicant to be trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security at a hearing on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in Chantilly, VA. Accordingly, on future security applicants and forms, the Applicant may affirm that she never had a clearance denied.

NSA APPROVED CLEARANCE

On September 27, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before the National Security Agency’s Access Appeals Panel on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this case, there were concerns pertaining to Guideline A – Alcohol Consumption, Guideline J – Criminal Conduct and Guideline E – Personal Conduct. The government alleged the Applicant’s past abuse of alcohol was a concern to national security. The alcohol abuse resulted in multiple instances of intoxication, a “gray-out” and a DUI arrest and conviction. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove the Applicant was trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. Upon consideration of the evidence presented and oral argument, the NSA Access Appeals Panel found it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.

ALCOHOL, PSYCHOLOGICAL & PERSONAL CONDUCT

On September 27, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before the National Security Agency’s Access Appeals Panel on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this case, there were concerns pertaining to Guideline E – Personal Conduct, Guideline A – Alcohol Consumption and Guideline I – Psychological Conditions. The government alleged the Applicant’s past alcohol abuse was a concern to national security. The alcohol abuse resulted in numerous DUI arrests and convictions, an incident of near violence towards his spouse, tolerance for mass quantities of alcohol and reliance on alcohol for anxiety reduction and stress coping. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove the Applicant was trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. Upon consideration of the evidence presented and oral argument, the NSA Access Appeals Panel found it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.

NSA APPROVAL – GUIDELINE G, J AND E

On September 27, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before the National Security Agency’s Access Appeals Panel on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this case, there were concerns pertaining to Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption, Guideline J – Criminal Conduct, and Guideline E – Personal Conduct. The government alleged the Applicant’s past alcohol consumption habits, multiple arrests, seemingly frequent intoxication and involvement in driving under the influence were a concern to national security. The Edmunds Law submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove the Applicant was trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. Upon consideration of the evidence presented and oral argument, the NSA Access Appeals Panel found it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.

CLEARANCE APPROVED – FINANICAL MATTERS

On September 20, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Department of the Army found the Applicant’s financial delinquencies to be a liability to national security. After a thorough review of written response and documentation submitted by The Edmunds Law Firm, as well as positive efforts by the Applicant to resolve any financial issues, the Department of the Army found the Applicant to be trustworthy and reliable. The Applicant was granted a Secret security clearance.

FOREIGN INFLUENCE – RELATIVES IN INDIA

On September 6, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before a DOHA Administrative Judge on Thursday, June 2, 2011 in Chicago, IL. In this case, there were concerns pertaining to Guideline B – Foreign Influence. The government alleged the Applicant’s immediate family members and other relatives who are citizens of India were a concern to national security. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to provide the Applicant trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. Upon consideration of the evidence presented and oral argument, the Administrative Judge found it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

DOHA SECURITY CLEARANCE – GUIDELINE E AND H

On August 25, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before a DOHA Administrative Judge on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Arlington, VA. In this case, there were concerns pertaining to Guideline H – Drug Involvement and Guideline E – Personal Conduct. The government alleged the Applicant’s past use of marijuana and falsification of material facts were a concern to national security. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove the Applicant was trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. Upon consideration of the evidence presented and oral argument, the Administrative Judge found it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CLEARANCE

On August 9, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency on behalf of Applicant. The applicant sought the firm’s consultation and advisement regarding past clearance revocations. After a review of documents, the applicant proved to be trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. The applicant was granted Full Secret security clearance.

DOHA SECURITY CLEARANCE – GUIDELINE F

On August 4, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before a DOHA Administrative Judge on March 8, 2011 in Milwaukee, WI. In this case, there were concerns pertaining to Guideline F – Financial Considerations. The Government alleged the Applicant’s numerous unpaid debts were a concern to national security. The Applicant made good faith attempts to resolve outstanding debts and acted responsibly by making payments for the debts. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove the Applicant was trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. Upon consideration of the evidence presented and oral argument, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE – FAVORABLE RESPONSE

On August 2, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response to the Department of the Air Force on behalf of Applicant. The firm was successful in mitigating the security concerns under Guideline F – Financial Considerations, without the need for a hearing. The allegations against Applicant pertained to unpaid debts, numerous foreclosures and intentions to file for bankruptcy. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. The firm prevailed and Applicant was found eligible to maintain his security clearance.

SECURITY CLEARANCE GRANTED FROM DOHA

On July 28, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before a DOHA Administrative Judge on June 24th 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. The Government alleged that due to sexual misconduct, the Applicant was convicted by members at a special court-martial of various offences and was sentenced to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge. The Applicant also submitted false statements in a warrants application of DC. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was trustworthy, reliable, and not a risk to national security. The Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

FAVORABLE RESPONSE – SECURITY CLEARANCE DETERMINATION APPROVED

On July 27, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written to response to the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals and was successful in mitigating the Government’s concerns. Pending Applicant’s background investigation for a security clearance, the Government issued Interrogatories to Applicant inquiring into discrepant information Applicant had provided to the Government regarding his former employer and/or employment. The government also inquired into Applicant’s conduct involving illegal downloading of songs, video games, televisions shows, and movies. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted a written argument which sufficiently mitigated all security concerns. The Government determined that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

U.S. COAST GUARD FAVORABLE RESPONSE – GUIDELINE E

On July 16, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response to the U.S. Coast Guard Center on behalf of Applicant and successfully mitigated the Government’s concerns without the need for a hearing. The Government raised security concerns under Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. The Government allegations against Applicant include conduct involving prostitutes, child pornography, falsifying documents, and improper storage, transportation and removal of classified information. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted a written argument and documentary evidence to provide Applicant was trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. The Edmunds Law Firm prevailed in the written response alone and Applicant was found eligible to maintain his security clearance.

VICTORY IN SF86 APPLICATION

On July 25, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, on behalf of Applicant and was successful in mitigating the Government’s concern without the need for a hearing. In this case, there were dishonest conduct, criminal conduct, and employment misconduct concerns pertaining. The Government alleged that Applicant was a risk to national security due to omitting relevant information on the SF86, failure to divulge an arrest, issuing a bad check, and storing sexually oriented materials on a company computer. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was trustworthy, reliable, and not a risk to national security. The Edmunds Law Firm prevailed in the written response alone and Applicant was found eligible for continued processing for his security clearance!

VICTORY FOR CLIENT WITH GUIDELINE B ACCUSATION!

On July 15, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before a DOHA Administrative Judge on June 24th 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. In this case, there were allegations pertaining to Guideline B- Foreign Influence, Guideline C- Foreign Preference, and Guideline E- Personal Conduct. The Government alleged that the applicant could be a risk to national security because of the Applicant’s close family ties to citizens and residents of Syria, the Applicant’s preference for Brazil over the United States, and deliberate falsification during the security clearance process concerning his history of alcohol related arrests and marijuana use. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was trustworthy, reliable, and not a risk to national security. The Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

NSA SECURITY CLEARANCE GRANTED – GUIDELINE H

On July 15, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response to the National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Service on behalf of Applicant and was successful in mitigating the Government’s concern without the need for a hearing. In this case, there were drug involvement and personal conduct concerns pertaining to Guideline H and Guideline E respectively. The Government alleged that Applicant was a risk to national security because he used prescription drugs with alcohol for a euphoric felling. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was trustworthy, reliable, and not a risk to national security. The Edmunds Law Firm prevailed in the written response alone and Applicant was found eligible for continued processing for his security clearance!

APPLICANT SECURITY CLEARANCE GRANTED – GUIDELINE F

On July 11, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received written notification of a favorable decision made in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held before a DOHA Administrative Judge on January 20, 2011 in San Diego, CA. In this case, there were security clearance concerns pertaining to Guideline F – Financial Considerations and Guideline E -Personal Conduct. The evidence showed Applicant had 20 outstanding debts and 18 personal conduct concerns. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to demonstrate through witness testimony and documentary evidence that the Applicant was trustworthy, and met the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Upon consideration of the evidence presented and oral argument, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.

FAVORABLE RESPONSE DETERMINATION – DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

On June 20, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared and submitted a written response to the US Department of Homeland Security on behalf of Applicant and was successful in mitigating the Government’s concern without the need for a hearing. In this case, there were allegations of pertaining to Guideline E- Personal Conduct, as well as, Guideline — Use of Information Technology Systems. The Government alleged that Applicant was a risk to national security due to the storage and viewing of sexually oriented materials on a state computer system. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was trustworthy, reliable, and not a risk to national security. The Edmunds Law Firm prevailed in the written response alone and Applicant was found eligible to maintain his security clearance.

DOHA HEARING VICTORY FOR GUIDELINE E APPLICANT

On May 30, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable security clearance determination. The hearing for this matter was held before a DOHA Administrative Judge on May 25th 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. Government alleged that due to sexual misconduct, the Applicant was convicted by members at a special court-martial of various offences and was sentenced to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge. The Applicant also submitted false statements in a warrants application of DC. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument and documentary evidence to prove that Applicant was trustworthy, reliable, and not a risk to national security. The Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interests to grant the Applicant’s security clearance.