Not every security clearance case ends in denial. Some end in redemption.
That was the outcome for a recent client represented by The Edmunds Law Firm in a difficult case involving repeated alcohol-related incidents, a complex personal history, and a formal Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging concerns under both Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) and Guideline E (Personal Conduct).
The facts weren’t easy to overlook. The client had a record stretching back several years, including multiple DUI charges, a base ban after an alcohol-related incident overseas, and even an earlier hit-and-run. On paper, the case looked uphill.
But security clearance law is built on more than a checklist of past behavior. It’s built on the principle of the whole person.
In this case, the judge concluded that enough had changed to warrant a favorable outcome. The client had stayed out of trouble in the years since his last incident and presented a strong case for eligibility. With the right representation and the right message, the risk that once seemed disqualifying no longer defined him.
The result: clearance granted.
No one walks into a hearing with a perfect past. But with the right representation—and a record of genuine rehabilitation—clients can walk out with their future intact.
At The Edmunds Law Firm, we don’t just defend clearances. We help tell the full story: one of change, responsibility, and readiness to serve.
If you’re facing a Statement of Reasons under Guidelines G, E, or any other category, we can help.
We represent clients nationwide in matters involving:
- Alcohol- and substance-related security clearance concerns
- Personal conduct and judgment issues
- Criminal history and prior military disciplinary actions
- Response to Statements of Reasons (SORs)
- DOHA hearings and written rebuttals
- Military conduct and UCMJ-related security issues
- Whole-person mitigation strategies
- SF-86 support and post-incident disclosure assistance
Call The Edmunds Law Firm today at (800) 481-2526 or fill out our contact form to schedule a confidential consultation with a team that knows how to win complex security clearance cases.
