Favorable Decisions 2020

When you’re under stress, shortcuts can seem especially appealing. If the stress gets to you and you take one, could it cost you your security clearance?

A recent client of ours had a long career with the Air Force. During an interview for her civilian job on base she admitted that she had on occasion improperly removed or disclosed classified information. On reflection after the interview, she realized that on several of the admissions she made, the information was not actually classified. Nevertheless, she soon received a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline K: Handling Protected Information.

Not wanting to make the same mistake again, she came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with her response to SOR. Our attorneys, led by the country’s leading security clearance lawyer, clarified those mistakes in her response. We also showed that those times she had improperly removed information were essentially in order to study, a mistake brought on by a combination of stress and a desire to serve to the best of her ability, and not one she was going to commit again. With her security clearance reinstated, our client was able to return to her decorated career with the U.S. military.

Learn from your mistakes, but don’t let them lose you your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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Sometimes it can take a big mistake for you to take stock and improve your situation, but once do, could owning up to the mistake lead to you losing your security clearance?

While going through a divorce, a recent client of ours struggled with drinking problems and depression. After receiving a DUI he self-reported the incident and was referred for counseling. Although he did not complete the counseling he was referred to, he did find a new support structure that helped him get his mental state and drinking under control. Despite his improvement, he eventually received a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption, Guideline I: Psychological Conditions, and Guideline J: Criminal Conduct.

He came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his response to SOR. Our attorneys, drawing on over 40 years of experience with security clearance matters, showed that our client had taken responsibility and bettered himself, even if it wasn’t through the means recommended to him. The behavior that had raised the security concerns was a thing of the past. With his security clearance restored he was able to return to work and recovery.

Don’t let your worst moments define you, or cost you your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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When you find success there can be a lot of pressure to share the rewards, but be careful that kindness doesn’t cost you your security clearance.

A client of ours was born in Pakistan. His father worked extremely hard to improve the family’s social and economic situation, eventually becoming able to bring the family to the United States. Through education and hard work, our client found success working with a government contractor. As the eldest son, he was expected to support the family, and did so by helping his nephew start his own company and occasionally sending money back to Pakistan. Unfortunately, these ties led to him getting a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline B: Foreign Influence.

He came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help addressing these allegations. We clarified in the response to SOR that he was not seriously involved with his nephew’s company, in fact it had been dissolved entirely, and the money he had sent to family was inconsequential. But the government wanted more, so we went forward to a DOHA Hearing. At the hearing, our firm’s founder Attorney Edmunds drew on over 40 years of experience to show that our client’s ties to Pakistan were minimal and did not make him a security risk. With his case judged favorably, our client was able to continue living the American dream.

Helping your family doesn’t have to mean the loss of your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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Curiosity killed the cat, but could it kill your career by losing you your security clearance?

Trying to cover up a mistake often just makes it worse, so our recent client did by all accounts the right thing in admitting on her e-QIP that she had tried marijuana. She tried it twice in the 90s and once more recently when her curiosity was sparked by the debate around legalization. None of these were good experiences, and she knew drug use could put her job with the Federal government in jeopardy, so she stopped and was honest when the question came up on security questionnaires.

Her honesty was not rewarded though, and she was presented with a Statement of Reasons under Guideline H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse and Guideline J: Criminal Conduct. Not wanting to further risk her security clearance and her career, she came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help in her response to SOR. Our firm, lead by the country’s leading security clearance lawyer, was able to put these incidents in their proper context, and show that our client was not involved in drugs and would not use in the future. With the government’s concerns mitigated, her security clearance was reinstated and she was able to return to work and her passion of serving the United States.

Curiosity may have killed the cat once, but they have nine lives. Don’t let an isolated mistake cost you your security clearance and your career, call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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It’s important to take responsibility for your mistakes, but sometimes admitting the mistake isn’t enough. What should you do if your admission leads to the loss of your security clearance?

A recent client of ours brought his new RV on base after taking it on its inaugural camping trip. Unfortunately, he had left a few unopened beers in the backseat. On realizing that he had brought alcohol on base, he immediately reported it to his Supervisor and moved the vehicle. The incident led to a medical evaluation based on his alcohol use and ultimately a Statement of Reasons under Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption.

Not wanting to let this incident mar his long and decorated career with the military, he came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his Response to the SOR. Drawing on decades of experience with security clearance issues, we were able to show that while our client admitted to having issues with alcohol use in the past, he took responsibility and sought treatment. Having proven that the alcohol use did not impact his work and did not make him a security concern, his security clearance was reinstated.

Please drink responsibly. Alcohol misuse is a serious issue, but it doesn’t always need to cost you your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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As we enter the holiday season, many of us are reaching out to and catching up with family. But, if your family happens to be in another country, could that phone call put your security clearance at risk?

Our recent client was born to Taiwanese parents in the United States, but raised in Taiwan. When he realized his career opportunities would be better in the U.S., he came here to pursue a PhD. While the birth of his son cut short his degree, he was able to find fulfilling employment with a defense contractor. However, he was soon presented with a Statement of Reasons under Guideline B: Foreign Influence with allegations about his family and financial interests Taiwan.

He came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his response to SOR. Our attorneys clarified in the response that the financial interests were no longer relevant, and the contact he had with his family was casual. When these arguments were deemed to not be enough, we moved forward to a DOHA Hearing. Attorney Edmunds, the country’s leading security clearance lawyer, was able to show at the hearing that the financial interests had been moved and the contact with his family was minimal and did not pose a security risk. With the DOHA hearing ruled in our client’s favor, he was able to return to his new career.

Don’t let checking in with your family, even if they happen to live in another country, cost you your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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We all occasionally hit stumbling blocks in our lives and careers, but for how long should those hardships keep you from getting back on track?

A recent client of ours had a history of alcohol misuse and a diagnosis of generalized anxiety. Both of these conditions were under control, she had been sober for over a year and had either completed or was in counseling for her alcohol dependence and anxiety. Knowing she shouldn’t hide this from her employer, she admitted to an OPM investigator the status of her sobriety, mental health, and a past abusive relationship. Following this she completed a DOD CAF medical evaluation and was eventually presented with a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption, Guideline I: Psychological Conditions, and Guideline J: Criminal Conduct.

While she knew her past didn’t make her a security risk, she also knew that these allegations were serious, so she came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with her Response to SOR. Drawing on decades of experience, our attorneys showed in the response that our client had addressed her alcohol misuse and mental health issues. She had removed herself and her child from an abusive environment, and gotten her life back on track, including by finding employment with the government. With her security clearance restored, she was able to move forward.

Don’t let your life and career be pulled off track. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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Parents are always making sacrifices for their children, but what do you do when the cost of that sacrifice is your security clearance?

Our recent client fell into debt when the death of his ex-wife meant he became a single parent and had to move houses. He moved again so his son could be in a better situation and closer to family, but that move came with less secure and lucrative employment for our client. He began to fall behind on the debt and ran into health problems. Thankfully, he was able pick himself up and find suitable employment with a government contractor, but his debts meant he was presented with a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline F: Financial Considerations.

Not wanting to risk his newfound stability, he came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his response to Statement of Reasons. We were able to argue that he either had resolved or was attempting to resolve the debts, but the attempts were apparently not enough. Our client stuck with us as we moved forward to a DOHA hearing. Our firm’s founder and the country’s leading security clearance lawyer, Attorney Edmunds, showed at the hearing that our client was responsible and trustworthy, having fallen into debt through no fault of his own and settling them as soon as he was able. With his security clearance reinstated, he returned to the meaningful work he had found.

Don’t let the cost of doing the right things for your family be your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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No matter how hard you work, sometimes life can get in the way. But could you lose your security clearance while you catch back up?

A client of ours was born and educated in Sudan. Like so many, he sought a better life for his family by moving to the United States. He worked hard as a contract linguist in support of the U.S. Army in Iraq, and a taxi driver between contracts. He was able to support his children’s education, but after having to undergo a series of surgeries and a downturn in taxi work with the rise of ride-sharing services, he fell into debt. He eventually received a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline B: Foreign Influence related to his family in Sudan, and Guideline F: Financial Considerations for the debts.

Knowing that his family wasn’t a security risk and that he would be able to pay off the debts, he explained that in his Response to SOR. His explanations were not judged to be satisfactory and he decided he needed help moving forward. He came to the Edmunds Law Firm, led by the country’s leading security clearance lawyer. At the DOHA Hearing, we showed that he had little contact with his Sudanese family, who were largely elderly and invalid, and that his debts were either resolved or being paid off. With his security clearance restored, he was able to return to his fulfilling work with the U.S. government.

Don’t let circumstances outside of your control cost you your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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Too often families aren’t able to be together in same place, but what if along with dealing with the distance you had to deal with losing your security clearance?

Our recent client was born in the United States, to parents who immigrated here from India and were able to become citizens themselves. She was raised here, educated here, and found work she excelled at with a federal contractor. After just a few years she rose to a senior position that required a security clearance, which she was granted. After a few more years she married a man who, while he held a green card, was a citizen of India. While he tried to move his business to the US to be with his wife and their children, he still spent a lot of time in India where his business was centered.

Our client was eventually presented with a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline B: Foreign Influence. Despite her life being in the States, her husband, his business, and his family created connections to India that were outlined in the SOR. Knowing she would need help navigating this, she came to the Edmunds Law Firm, headed by Attorney Edmunds, the country’s leading security clearance lawyer. The team made a Response to the SOR, but when that wasn’t enough, we stuck together to move forward to a hearing. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, Mr. Edmunds was able to show that our client’s ties to India were far weaker than those to the United States and did not pose a security concern. With her security clearance restored she was able to return to work and serving her country.

Don’t let a living situation outside of your control lose you your security clearance, call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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Parents almost always want to hear from us more often, but what if checking in with family in another country meant you could be denied security clearance?

A recent client of ours was born and raised in South Korea. After spending a year abroad learning English he decided we wanted to make his life outside of his birth country. He brought his talents to the United States and started his family here when his wife had a child. The couple was eventually able to become citizens themselves, renouncing their South Korean citizenship in the process. After he applied for a job that required a security clearance, he found he was denied and received a statement of reasons under Guideline B: Foreign Influence for the family that he had left in South Korea.

Knowing he had done nothing wrong, he responded to the statement of reasons on his own, but his explanations were judged to not be enough. As he moved forward to a hearing, he came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help. Our firm’s founder, Attorney Edmunds, has seen these kinds of cases many times in his over 40 year career. At the DOHA Hearing, he was able to show that our client had made the US his home, and that the contact with his family was negligible did not make him a security concern.

We all want to be good children, siblings, and spouses, but don’t let it cost you security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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There are always challenges when getting an education, but should the fallout from those disqualify you from holding a security clearance?

A recent client of ours faced more challenges than most. While trying to get his college degree his mother died, and an injury meant he lost his ROTC scholarship. While he did manage to shoulder the burden and finish his education, the financial strain meant he fell into more debt than expected. Just when he got a handle on the debt and started to make payments, his father was diagnosed with cancer, and he couldn’t afford to take care of both his father and his college debt. However, he soon found a job that would enable him to support his father, pay his debts, and serve his country.

Unfortunately, he was denied the security clearance required for the job and received a Statement of Reasons under Guideline F: Financial Considerations because of his debt from college. Not wanting to miss this chance, he came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his Response to SOR. The team led by Attorney Edmunds, the country’s leading security clearance lawyer, showed in the response that the cause of the debt was out of our client’s control and that he acted responsibly in trying to pay it. With his security clearance granted, at least one of his burdens was lifted.

Don’t let the cost of higher education include the loss of your security clearance, call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 and find out how we can help you!

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When you have a family business, often everyone is expected to help out, but should your help come at the price of your security clearance?

This almost happened to a client of ours. Raised in Nigeria, he found a passion for IT and data while working for his mother’s business. He followed that passion to graduate school in the US and was able launch a career here. That career eventually led to him enlisting in the Navy where he excelled for several years until he was presented with a Statement of Reasons.

The SOR listed allegations under Guideline C: Foreign Preference and Guideline F: Financial Considerations. The allegations were related to transactions in a bank account he had set up so that his mother could do business internationally. Recognizing the seriousness of the allegations, he came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his Response to SOR. The firm, led by Attorney Edmunds, the country’s leading security clearance lawyer, was able to show in the response that while the account was in his name, he had nothing to do with the transactions and had since cut ties with his mother’s business entirely. He was a loyal sailor and a loving son, and with his security clearance returned he was able to return to service.

Don’t let a favor for your family lose you your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you!

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Should financial hardships and past mistakes cost you your security clearance?

Recently our client was issued a statement of reasons with allegations under Guideline F: Financial Considerations and Guideline E: Personal Conduct. The allegations referred to debts incurred during a period of unemployment as a single parent, and a decade-old altercation at a nightclub for which the charges were later dropped. She came to the Edmunds Law Firm for help with her Response to the SOR where she got to explain that the circumstances surrounding the debt were out her control and the other incident was a one-off instance of self-defense.

When that was deemed not enough, she went forward with the Edmunds Law Firm representing her at her DOHA hearing. With over 40 years of experience, Mr. Edmunds appeared before the judge and provided evidence that the debts had been out of her control, but being paid, and the altercation was not something that would ever happen again. The hearing was ruled in our client’s favor and she was able to return to work and supporting her teenage daughter.

Don’t let financial hardships and past mistakes put you and your family’s future in jeopardy. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Have you been accused of failing to report information on your SF86 or during your background investigative interview? If you have a received a Statement of Reasons alleging violations under Guideline E: Personal Conduct, call the Edmunds Law Firm today!

Our Firm can be retained to provide a written response packet with exhibits to the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility to mitigate the allegations listed in the Statement of Reasons.

Recently, we were retained to respond to a Guideline E: Personal Conduct allegation stating that the client failed to report on his SF86 that he had ever been denied a security clearance. Come to find out, our client never received formal notification that his clearance had been denied. He had only received a communication that his conditional job offer had been rescinded without further explanation.

Our Firm was able to submit a written argument and several documents speaking to our client’s character. We were able to obtain a favorable outcome without having to move forward to a hearing before an administrative judge.

Don’t let small details on the SF86 compromise your Federal Employment. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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We don’t get to choose where we’re born, but we do choose where we make our home. Should the country and family you left behind cost you your security clearance?

That’s what almost happened to our recent client. She was born, raised and educated in China, but left and came to the United States to get her master’s degree. Here she started her family and career, eventually becoming a US citizen and giving up her Chinese citizenship. Throughout this she had infrequent contact with the family in China, and that frequency dropped even more when she found work that required a security clearance.

After a decade of service, she received a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guidelines B: Foreign Influence, Guideline M: Use of Information Technology, and Guideline E: Personal Conduct. She responded to the SOR on her own, but when her explanations were deemed to not be enough she knew she needed help, and she came to the Edmunds Law Firm to represent her at her DOHA hearing. Before the hearing, some of the allegations were withdrawn, leaving just the Guideline F issues related to her mother and brother in China. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, our firm’s leader Mr. Edmunds was able to demonstrate that our client was and is a loyal citizen of the United States, having built her life here and with little contact with those family members still in China. She was granted her security clearance and was able to return to work and supporting her family.

The Edmunds Law Firm is a leader across the country in security clearance representation, with over 40 years of experience and attorneys on both coasts. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you!

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Most recently, our Firm was retained by a client who was found to be an unsatisfactory participant in her US Army Reserve duties. She received a Statement of Reasons alleging violations under Guideline E: Personal Conduct and immediately contacted the Edmunds Law Firm.

Our Firm provided a written response packet with several exhibits to the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility to mitigate the allegations listed in the client’s Statement of Reasons.

Our Firm was able to submit the written argument and several documents speaking to our client’s character and performance. We were able to obtain a favorable outcome without having to move forward to a hearing before an administrative judge.

Don’t let allegations of failure to perform your military duties interfere with your security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 1-800-480-2526!

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Have you received a Statement of Reasons alleging delinquent debts under Guideline F- Financial Considerations? The Edmunds Law Firm has 43 years of experience in assisting clients overcome financial hurtles standing in the way of their security clearance.

Recently, our client received a Statement of Reasons from DODCAF requiring mitigation surrounding several delinquent debts. He retained the Edmunds Law Firm to attend his DOHA Hearing on his behalf. Our Firm provided strong oral arguments along with several exhibits at the hearing and received a favorable outcome for our client.

Don’t let delinquent debts get in the way of obtaining your dream career with the U.S Government. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Reporting information incorrectly on the SF86 can create vast issues with obtaining a security clearance. Even debts that you are unaware of at the time can create concern for the government if they are unreported.

Our client received a Statement of Reasons from DODCAF alleging that he had lied on his SF86 due to failing to report several delinquent debts. He retained the Edmunds Law Firm to provide his response. Our Firm provided the status and details of each listed debt along with a written explanation that his omission was unintentional and received a favorable outcome for our client.

Don’t let mistakes made completing the SF86 restrict you from obtaining your dream career with the U.S Government. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Recently our client received a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption, Guideline F: Financial Considerations, and Guideline E: Personal Conduct.

Our client had a past criminal history which included multiple DUI arrests over a span of four (4) years. It was also alleged that our client failed to meet financial obligations including failing to file his income taxes timely. Due to his past conduct, our client submitted a written response without counsel, which lead to an unfavorable result. He then hired the Edmunds Law Firm to represent him before a Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) Administrative Judge.

The Edmunds Law Firm attended an in-person hearing with the Applicant to provide oral arguments along with several additional pieces of evidence. We were able to show that due to the passage of time since the events occurred and substantial evidence showing that his tax filings had been brought current that our client deserved to obtain his clearance. The DOHA Judge agreed with our position that it is clearly consistent with the interests of the U.S. Government to grant our client his security clearance.

Don’t let your past mistakes bar you from Government employment. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can assist you.

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Have you recently applied for a position that requires obtaining a security clearance, completed the SF86, underwent a polygraph exam and completed the formal investigation process only to be denied your security clearance?

Our client recently underwent the investigation process and received a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline E: Personal Conduct and Guideline B: Foreign Influence. They hired the Edmunds Law Firm to provide a mitigating written response with evidence to alleviate the Government’s concerns. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DODCAF) reviewed our response package and issued a favorable decision.

The serious allegations our client faced including failing to report information on the SF 86 that was later discovered during the polygraph exam. The client also held foreign citizenship in two other countries that were initially unreported on the client’s SF86. The Edmunds Law Firm was able to argue against the Government’s assertions that our client reflected poor judgment, lack of candor, dishonesty, and unwillingness to comply with rules and regulation to obtain a favorable result and a security clearance for our client.

Don’t let serious allegations put your future in jeopardy. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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We all forget things, but should forgetting to check your credit report cost you your security clearance?

Our recent client experienced this. Having served in the Navy out of high school, he realized he wanted to return to service after he lost his job as a defense contractor. Unfortunately, several months of unemployment and unexpected medical expenses meant that his family fell into debt. Before filling out his SF-86 he didn’t check his credit report, and so unknowingly failed to list some of the debts. He was later presented with a Statement of Reasons under Guideline F: Financial Considerations for the debts, and Guideline E: Personal Conduct for allegedly hiding them.

Not wanting to risk the career he had worked to reestablish, he contacted the Edmunds Law Firm for help with his response to SOR. A team led by Attorney Edmunds, the country’s leading security clearance lawyer, was able to show in the response that the debts were being resolved and their omission from the SF-86 was not a reflection of his trustworthiness or reliability. With his security clearance intact, our client was able to return to the work that he found so fulfilling.

Don’t let an innocent oversight cost you your security clearance. Contact the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you!

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Our client was accused of having a past history of drug involvement and substance misuse which lead to allegations of personal conduct and criminal conduct. Although the drug involvement occurred over six (6) years ago, our client still faced them during his background investigation. When the government found out about our client’s alleged conduct, they issued a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline E – Personal Conduct, Guideline H- Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse, and Guideline J- Criminal Conduct.

Rather than facing the daunting task alone, our client retained the Edmunds Law Firm to help him prepare his written Response to Statement of Reasons. After working alongside our client and gathering all the evidence, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove his worthiness of a security clearance to the government. The government reinstated his security clearance and our client was able to return to work.

Don’t let the mistakes of your past affect your future of working for the Government and holding a security clearance. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 with any security clearance needs to find out how we can help you.

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Have you had your clearance suspended or revoked without receiving a Statement of Reasons? Our client was coerced to resign in the face of being fired from his position after failing a single drug test in his 17 year government and military career. He did not receive a Statement of Reasons until he submitted a FOIA request. Upon receipt, our client was well-past the deadline to respond to this Statement of Reasons which addressed concerns under Guideline H- Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse.

After retaining the Edmunds Law Firm to fight for him, we were able to provide a statement that our client never received his Statement of Reasons and was not afforded his right to respond. After also submitting a written argument along with several exhibits to DODCAF, our client’s Top Secret security clearance was restored.

Don’t let the government push you around and put your future in jeopardy. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Have you ever filed an extension for your tax returns or accidentally filed past the deadline? These tax filings often create an issue with obtaining and maintaining a security clearance required for U.S. Government employment.

Our client received a Request for Interrogatories from DODCAF requesting information on her tax filings for several years prior. She retained the Edmunds Law Firm to provide her response. Our Firm provided the requested documentation along with a written response to the government’s inquiry and received a favorable outcome for our client.

Don’t let financial or tax issues keep you from obtaining your dream career with the U.S Government. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Have you been arrested for drug possession, drug paraphernalia possession, or drug trafficking while in possession of a firearm? Serious arrests and criminal charges frequently create government concern for individuals in the process of obtaining a security clearance.

Our client received a Request for Interrogatories from DODCAF requesting information on her prior arrest charges. She retained the Edmunds Law Firm to provide her response. Our Firm provided the details and court documentation along with a written response to the government’s inquiry and received a favorable outcome for our client.

Don’t let past criminal arrests or criminal charges keep you from obtaining your dream career with the U.S Government. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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When applying for a new job or promotion, it only makes sense to look over your resume. But when mistakes slip through the cracks and HR makes an oversight, should it cost you your security clearance?

After getting herself and her daughter out of an abusive environment, our client found fulfilling work with the government. To further improve her family’s situation, she began working towards getting her MBA, but health issues forced her to change schools and take longer than expected. When she applied for a promotion at work, she missed that she still had the old expected conferral date on her resume. This combined with edits made by a past mentor and a hiring official mistakenly offering her a promotion higher than the one she applied for led to her receiving a Statement of Reasons under Guideline E: Personal Conduct, with allegations that she used a false resume to get a promotion she was not qualified for.

She came to the Edmunds Law Firm, headed by the leading security clearance attorney in the country, for help responding to the SOR. Mr. Edmunds and his staff were able to mitigate the government’s concerns, showing in the Response to the SOR that these were unfortunate errors on both our client and the government’s parts, but that they were not a reflection of her trustworthiness or reliability. With her security clearance intact, our client was able to return to work with the promotion she deserved.

Don’t let a simple oversight cost you your clearance, call the Edmunds Law Firm at 800.481.2526 to find out what we can do to help!

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Our client was accused of having a history of work-place misconduct along with improperly reporting time worked during travel for a work training.

These instances of alleged workplace misconduct almost hindered our client from maintaining her security clearance that she needed to continue her government career. When the government found out about our client’s alleged conduct, they issued a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline E – Personal Conduct.

Rather than facing the daunting task alone, our client retained the Edmunds Law Firm to help her with her written Response to Statement of Reasons. After working alongside our client and gathering all the evidence, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove her worthiness of a security clearance to the government. The government reinstated her security clearance and our client was able to return to work.

Don’t let your loyalties be questioned over alleged mistakes such as these. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 with any security clearance needs to find out how we can help you.

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Most individuals are spiritual in some capacity, whether it be through formal religious practice or otherwise. Our client reported to CIA investigators numerous incidences of a spiritual connection that was described to be a “demonic force.”

Incidents including smelling rotten eggs, seeing swarms of over 100 flies in their home, seeing orbs in pictures, unexplained power outages, and objects defying gravity were reported to investigators. These numerous accounts were reviewed by a United States Government credentialed mental health professional and ultimately led to a Statement of Reasons noting Guideline I: Psychological Conditions.

Other firms may have taken a short look at the allegations and told our client to seek serious clinical help. We at the Edmunds Law Firm however spoke with our client and earned his trust toward fighting for his security clearance. We were able to guide him through the procedure of mitigating the government’s concerns, eventually personally detailing their efforts, progress, and prospects, before the CIA. Through guidance and expertise offered by the Edmunds Law Firm, coupled with the earnest effort of our client, the CIA overturned their initial security clearance denial.

Hope is never lost! We at the Edmunds Law Firm can help no matter what the underlying situation is. Call us today at 800.481.2526. We look forward to serving you.

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Immigration and student debt are circumstances millions of Americans face, regardless of their desire to provide service to their country. Our client immigrated from the Philippines as a teenager in 1983 and immediately went on to serve as an active duty Marine for 20 years between 1984 and 2004. Throughout his service he was deployed overseas several times and has significant war zone experience. In an effort to forward his and his family’s lives he enrolled in higher education after his honorable discharge, earning an associate’s degree in 2006 and a bachelor’s degree in 2013.

Even following his discharge in 2004, our client continued to serve his country through employment with federal contractors. However his employment history has been tumultuous, with periods of extended unemployment stemming from Government contract expiration and changes in U.S. Government Policy that resulted in premature mission termination.

With student loan bills and credit card statements piling up, our client couldn’t catch a break and was hit with a massive tax bill attributed to the loss of favorable tax rules for his war zone employment. As he was usually deployed, his wife played a major role in managing their family’s bills.

Our client applied for a security clearance in 2018 after another period of unemployment and was surprised by the allegations in his Statement of Reasons. His family was all from the Philippines, with siblings, parents, and in-laws still residing there (Guideline B). He had numerous accounts in a delinquent status (Guideline F) and had failed to adequately report those delinquencies with his background investigators (Guideline E).

The Edmunds Law Firm laid the foundation of his case in his written Response to SOR, and later provided in-person representation before a DOHA Administrative Judge. The team here was able to show that our client retains the utmost loyalty to his country, the United States, and his foreign contacts were not a cause of concern. Further the efforts made to try and resolve outstanding accounts, and his reliance on the ability to secure a security clearance in order to make good on established agreements, swayed the judge toward allowing our client to continue to serve his country honorably.

Let us help you set the record straight. Don’t let the Government continue making determinations and assumptions about your situation without all the necessary facts. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help save your clearance and your career.

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Our client was unfortunately involved in a romantic relationship which involved infidelity from his significant other. After a mutual argument, our client’s significant other brought allegations of Domestic Battery. Our client initially retained the Edmunds Law Firm for guidance on how to self-report the event to his Command.

Following his self-report, our client was placed on administrative leave and issued a Notice of Intent to Suspend Access with allegations under Guideline E – Personal Conduct and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct.

Rather than facing the daunting task alone, our client retained the Edmunds Law Firm to help him with his written Response to Notice of Intent to Suspend Access. After working alongside our client and gathering all the evidence, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove his worthiness of a security clearance to his Command. The client did not have his access suspended, and he has been able to return to his position.

Don’t let your loyalties be questioned over allegations such as these. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 with any security clearance needs to find out how we can help you.

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Sometimes it really can be a matter of wrong-place-wrong-time that can ultimately impact your status as a federal employee. Our client was a high schooler in Japan while his father was stationed overseas. During this period, he ingested a single tablet of his father’s Ambien to help him sleep when he was sick. He was also alleged to have committed a robbery and consume other illicit substances.

The concerning behavior that was alleged resulted in a Statement of Reasons noting Guideline E for Personal Conduct, and Guideline H for Drug Involvement and Substance Abuse. The Edmunds Law Firm laid the foundation of his case in his written Response to SOR, and later provided in-person representation before a DOHA Administrative Judge.

We were able to show that the circumstances that were alleged occurred many years ago and did not actually result in any conviction of our client. The Edmunds Law Firm established a timeline with appropriate evidence and showed that even our client’s security officer advised him of how to best complete his security investigation. We were able to mitigate the Government’s concerns and convince an Administrative Judge that it was clearly consistent with national security to allow our client to keep his security clearance.

Misunderstandings happen all the time, even with the federal government. It is often up to you to clear it up, with extreme consequences for the failure to do so effectively. The Edmunds Law Firm has over 40 years of experience doing just this. We help federal employees, active duty servicemen and women, and employees of federal contractors with a wide array of employment issues. Call 800.481.2526 today to allow us to serve you toward securing and ensuring honorable employment for the betterment of your family and your country.

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With youth, immaturity is assumed and often leads to some questionable decision-making that may eventually impact your federal employment. Our client was faced with allegations that he was a security concern based on decisions he made mostly involving his interest in women.

Guideline D was at issue based on a reported extra-marital affair some number of years ago, in addition to reported prostitution while in-route to deployment. There was also a reported incident of sex with an individual that was of a questionable age, but where our client was also very young. Guideline J was a concern based on our client’s admitted-to prostitution. Guideline K was also a reported concern based on a conversation between our client and a UK national where he disclosed his assignment location.

With the help of the Edmunds Law Firm, our client was able to rebut the allegations against him in front of a DOHA Administrative Judge. We helped set the record straight and establish a timeline that showed our client had matured significantly since the time of the alleged incidents and that the alleged behavior no longer occurred and was not a security concern. Evidence of his progress and maturity was essential toward influencing the judge to overturn the removal of our client’s security clearance.

Don’t go it alone. Your future employment with the federal government may be at stake. Let the Edmunds Law Firm guide you through this vital period and put you in the best position possible to secure your clearance and your career. Call us today at 800.481.2526

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Everyone makes mistakes, but sometimes the mistake is substantial enough that it can impact your future in ways you couldn’t imagine. When our client received a Statement of Reasons questioning his eligibility for access to classified information, he was at a loss. Our client was open and honest about engaging in the solicitation of prostitutes over three years prior to the background investigation.

Our client had been a Department of Defense Contractor in a foreign country since 2010 working as an IT Professional. He had held a security clearance since approximately 2011 prior to receiving the Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline D and Guideline J from the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications facility.

After retaining the Edmunds Law Firm to fight for him at his DOHA Hearing, we were able to provide several exhibits and supporting testimony. By appearing before the judge, we were able to help our client prove the government wrong and allow him to keep his security clearance so he could continue serving the United States.

Don’t let the government push you around and put your future in jeopardy. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Have you recently applied for a position that requires obtaining a security clearance, completed an EQIP, and completed the formal investigation only to be denied for your security clearance? Did you receive a Statement of Reasons explaining your denial?

If you answered “No” to the last question, the Edmunds Law Firm can assist you in uncovering the reason for the denial of your security clearance. Our firm can be retained to petition the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility to issue a Statement of Reasons detailing the reason for a security clearance denial.

Upon the issuance of a Statement of Reasons, clients have the right to respond to mitigate the concerns presented by the government. Without retaining the Edmunds Law Firm to fight for your right to respond to the government’s concerns, you may risk having to wait twelve (12) months to reapply for your security clearance.

Don’t let the government push you around and put your future in jeopardy. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Our client was born in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) but moved to the United States with his family to pursue the American dream in 1991. Upon his arrival in the States, he began attending high school. He graduated high school and continued on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Our client continued further to earn a master’s degree in Computer Science.

Our client is a government contract employee working as a program management technical lead for a defense contractor. Our client had been a naturalized citizen for almost twenty (20) years. He had clearly demonstrated his loyalty to the U.S. for a number of years, and it came as a shock to our client when he received a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline B – Foreign Influence, with most of their concerns surrounding our client’s contact with his family and friends in the PRC. Given that our client has such strong ties to the United States proving his dedication to the country, there should have been no question about his loyalty to his country.

After retaining the Edmunds Law Firm to help him with his Response to SOR, our client was able to provide mitigating arguments to address the government’s concerns about his foreign influence but the doubts about his loyalty to the United States remained. Our team continued to fight for our client when he chose to move forward with the Edmunds Law Firm to represent him at his DOHA Hearing. After providing even more exhibits and appearing before the judge, we were able to help our client prove the government wrong and allow him to keep his security clearance so he could continue serving the United States.

Don’t let the government push you around and put your future in jeopardy. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Every year there are close to one million consumer bankruptcies that are filed in the United States. Sometimes, life gets in the way and priorities have to be established. That is why our great country allows for resources like bankruptcy to allow individuals who need it to get out of a bind.

Sometimes, bankruptcy is the best option more than once. Our client filed bankruptcy on two separate occasions and had additional outstanding accounts, which resulted in a Statement of Reasons being issued noting Guideline F: Financial Concerns. In addition to the two bankruptcies, the main concerns the federal government had were the sheer number of accounts in collection or charge off status, and one account in particular with a debt in the five figures.

With the help of the Edmunds Law Firm, our client was able to show that the bankruptcies were separate scenarios based on circumstances outside their control. With this evidence, and additional documentation showing the concerning accounts were being disputed to the appropriate credit bureaus, we were able to succeed on the written response without the need for a hearing before a DOHA Administrative Judge.

The Government does not always have the correct facts, even when if you offer certain information during an investigation. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to put a team with over four decades of experience in your corner. With our help we can help clear up the situation toward getting your career back on track.

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With the relatively recent state laws allowing marijuana to be sold for medical and recreational purposes, many federal employees and active duty service members have run into problems based on its use. Our client grew up in a rougher part of town and spent his entire adult life trying to move on from his past. His later prescribed anti-depressants created his own problems that he sought to fix with medicinal marijuana.

This reported use resulted in a Statement of Reasons with allegations based on Guideline H, Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse. Further, his reported use while maintain a security clearance earned him another allegation under Guideline E, Personal Conduct.

The Edmunds Law Firm was eager to provide their services toward a written response to the allegations against him. We were able to provide enough proof to convince a Department of Defense Adjudicator that our client’s maintenance of a security clearance was clearly within the interests of national security. Evidence of our client’s desire to maintain his federal employment and the promise to stay away from all drugs in the future was key to ensuring a favorable result.

Whether you are relatively new to federal service or have been a honorable employee for your entire career, circumstances from deep into your past may be used against you to create an alleged pattern of misconduct. Let the Edmunds Law Firm help you against the Government and set the record straight. Call us today at 800.481.2526 to help get your career back on track.

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Our client learned in a difficult way that past mistakes often come back to hurt you in obtaining a security clearance. Our client was open and honest when completing his SF86. He admitted to intentionally consuming marijuana on two separate occasions dating back to 2014 and 2017.

These two occasions of illegal drug use almost hindered our client from obtaining his security clearance that he needed for his career. When the government found out about our client’s issue, they issued a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline E – Personal Conduct, Guideline H- Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct.

Rather than facing the daunting task alone, our client retained the Edmunds Law Firm to help him with his written Response to Statement of Reasons. After working alongside our client and gathering all the evidence, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove his worthiness of a security clearance to the government.

Don’t let your loyalties be questioned over past mistakes such as these. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 with any security clearance needs to find out how we can help you.

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Gambling is a common hobby among many United States citizens. However, for some individuals, like our client, this innocent hobby can turn into a bad habit before they know it. When our client found herself meeting the criteria for a Gambling Disorder, she had no idea her security clearance was at stake.

Our client’s strong ties to the United States began from an early age as she was born into a military family. In 1994, our client decided to follow in her family’s footsteps and go to Army Basic Training. She served until 1997 when she was honorably discharged.

Despite the fact that her official service in the military was short-lived, this period permanently influenced the live of our client and her loyalty to the United States grew even more. Our client is currently serving the United States as a federal government contractor.

When our client fell onto hard times and fell victim to a Gambling Disorder, she promptly reported the issue to her Security Officer in the name of full disclosure. As they say, however, good deeds don’t go unpunished.

When the government found out about our client’s issue, they issued a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline I – Psychological Conditions and Guideline F – Financial Considerations.

Rather than facing the daunting task alone, our client retained the Edmunds Law Firm to help her with her written Response to Statement of Reasons. After working alongside our client and gathering all the evidence, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove her worthiness of a security clearance to the government.

Don’t let your loyalties be questioned over personal issues such as these. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 with any security clearance needs to find out how we can help you.

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As a Department of Defense employee, our client works closely with classified and sensitive information on a daily basis, always treating her work carefully and acting in the best interest of the United States. She has an excellent employment record and has proven herself to be nothing but a loyal, honest and hardworking citizen of the United States. When our client received a Statement of Reasons full of unsubstantiated allegations under Guideline I – Psychological Conditions she was shocked.

Our client has a long history of both personal and academic excellence. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, America’s most prestigious honor society, and graduated Magna cum laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2000. After working as a Police Dispatcher for 15 months, our client went on to graduate school to obtain her Master’s degree as a part of the Trans-Atlantic Masters (TAM) program at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Our client traveled to Paris, France to study at l’Institut d’etudes Sciences-Politiques (Sciences Po).

During her time in France, she interned part-time for the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Paris as our client has always had an interest in serving the United States. Her 2003 thesis, inspired by the September 11th attacks, examined how the U.S., France, and the United Kingdom work together to fight terrorism, as well as the challenges faced with security cooperation.

When our client returned to the United States upon her gradation, she continued to serve the United States when she began working as a Defense contractor at McNeil Technologies, Inc., deploying to Baghdad, Iraq in 2004. After her deployment, our client went on to work for the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Throughout her career with the DIA, our client has received numerous awards and recognitions and has traveled across the world in service of the United States. She has dealt with classified information for many years and has never jeopardized or exposed this information in any way, always carefully protecting the interests of the United States.

When our client began to experience a number of bizarre circumstances that she felt were a threat to her safety, she reported them. At one point, a man from a dating website began to pry heavily into the details of our client’s career and went so far as to inquire about the building our client worked in. Our client also had evidence that someone had entered into her home when she was not present at her abode. With these incidents and several others considered, our client felt as though she was unsafe and reported these incidents.

Rather than responding to our client’s concerns, the government issued a Statement of Reasons questioning our client’s ability to protect classified information on the basis of her alleged paranoia. Our client, an individual who has faithfully served the United States for many years, was shaken when she received the SOR.

Desperate for a solution, our client retained the Edmunds Law Firm to help her dismantle her complicated case and provide a written Response to SOR. After carefully studying our client’s case and gathering all the evidence, the team at the Edmunds Law Firm was able to prove our client’s stability and loyalty to the government and she was able to maintain her security clearance and continue to provide her services to the United States as she has done for many years.

Don’t lose your life’s hard work over allegations that are blown out of proportion. With over 41 years of experience, the Edmunds Law Firm can help you get your career back on track. Call 800.481.2526 today to talk about how we can help you.

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Our client was born in Iraq but moved to the United States to pursue his American dream in 2006. Upon his arrival in the States, he began working as an interpreter for the United States Army. In 2015, our client decided to further demonstrate his love and loyalty to the United States by enlisting as an active duty translator in the US Army.

In the Army, our client participated in a number of missions such as training Iraqi Armed Forces, working with high-profile individuals, tactical missions where some resulted in attacks in some of the most dangerous locations in Iraq. When our client was honorably discharged from the military in 2017, he went on to work in his current position as a linguist, continuing his strong desire to make a difference in the war on terror and do his part in keeping his country safe.

For over a decade, our client has been loyally serving the United States and has always protected classified information. He has clearly demonstrated his loyalty to the U.S. for a number of years and it came as a shock to our client when he received a Statement of Reasons with allegations under Guideline E – Personal Conduct, Guideline F – Financial Considerations, and Guideline B – Foreign Influence, with most of their concerns surrounding our client’s contact with his family in Iraq. Given that our client went so far as to give up his Iraqi citizenship, proving his dedication to the United States, there should have been no question about his loyalty to his country.

After retaining the Edmunds Law Firm to help him with his Response to SOR, our client was able to mitigate the government’s concerns about his financial situation but the doubts about his loyalty to the United States remained. Our team continued to fight for our client when he chose to move forward with the Edmunds Law Firm to represent him at his DOHA Hearing. After providing even more exhibits and appearing before the judge, we were able to help our client prove the government wrong and allow him to keep his security clearance so he could continue serving the United States.

Don’t let the government push you around and put your future in jeopardy. Call the Edmunds Law Firm today at 800.481.2526 to find out how we can help you.

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Everyone makes mistakes, but sometimes a one-time incident can impact your future in ways you couldn’t imagine. When our client received a Statement of Reasons questioning his eligibility for access to classified information, he was at a loss. Our client used marijuana one time nearly a decade ago, and it almost cost him his security clearance.

Despite our client’s one-time foolish mistake, he is an individual of honor and integrity. He has an extensive career in civil service is currently serving as the head of the Command and Control Developmental Testing Center and Integration branch as well as the manager of the Maritime Tactical Command and Control project. He has served in many other civil positions and was also enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for five years.

Given all our client’s loyal service and years of protecting classified information, he was shaken when he received an SOR from the government, threatening to strip away his security clearance over a one-time incident in which our client used marijuana over eight years ago. Our client is not a regular marijuana user and does not have a history of drug usage.

When our client received his Statement of Reasons, our client retained the Edmunds Law Firm to help him with his Response to SOR and remove the weight of the situation from his shoulders. After working closely with our client to gather all the facts and evidence, we were able to lead our client to victory through the Response to SOR and he was able to maintain his security clearance.

Don’t let your future be tossed out the window over a one-time mistake. The Edmunds Law Firm has over 41 years of experience and has helped many individuals like our client regain control of their career. Call 800.481.2526 to reach a member of our team to find out how we can help you save your security clearance.

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Everyone faces hardships in their life. When our client’s life was struck with a number of tragedies, he made an honest mistake and it almost cost him his career.

Our client’s background is that of a loyal and dedicated United States citizen. He joined the United States Navy in 1983 for a four year commitment where he fulfilled his entire commitment aboard the USS New Orleans LPH-11. Following his time in the Navy, our client went on to attend college and obtained a degree in Computer Technology before beginning work as a government contractor.

Our client has served over a decade with the US military and has spent more than 30 years working on computers for the US Government. He has always had a deep sense of loyalty to his country and has never done anything to expose classified information.

A few years ago, when our client was struck with a number of difficulties in his life, he began to break down and did not know where to turn. Both of his parents fell very ill with his mother being placed in an assisted living facility and his father falling into a deep depression and eventually succumbing to a heart attack. These hardships where followed by difficulties in our client’s marriage which led he and his wife to separating.

Amidst the emotional turmoil through which our client was struggling, he used his work computer to seek companionship on a website to meet foreign women seeking marriage. The website was recommended to him by several friends and as he and his wife were separated, he decided to try it. Despite the innocence of his actions, his workplace uncovered this information and accused him of using his computer to access pornographic websites. Although these were not websites of a sexual nature, our client’s judgement was still called into question.

Our client was soon shocked to receive a Statement of Reasons from the Department of Defense, citing allegations under Guideline E – Personal Conduct, Guideline K – Handling Protected Information, and Guideline M – Misuse of Information Technology, all due to this minor indiscretion. This was yet another hardship that our client faced in the midst of his already existing turmoil.

Rather than facing this battle alone, our client decided to retain the Edmunds Law Firm to represent him in his security clearance matter. After a thorough review of his case, the team at the Edmunds Law Firm used their over 41 years of experience to provide our client with a Response to SOR that ultimately mitigated the government’s concerns and allowed him to continue moving forward in his career.

Don’t let your security clearance be stripped away due to your struggles and innocent mistakes. Call the best security clearance attorney in the country today at 800.481.2526 to keep your future on track.

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Our client’s lifetime of love and dedication to the United States began from the patriotism that his grandparents taught him. His grandfather always made sure there was a new American flag flying outside of their home.

As soon as our client reached the age of 16, he joined Army JROTC, marking the commencement of his military career. During his junior year of high school, our client enlisted in the Army Reserves and attended basic combat training.

Our client separated from the military to assist with his father’s long battle with various diseases. Our client continued on to support the Department of Defense in a role with the Office of the Inspector General. Our client has maintained dedication and a long work history to the U.S. government.

When our client was hit with a Statement of Reasons citing concerns with his past sexual behaviors, psychological conditions, and financial situation, he was devastated. During a requested psychological evaluation to obtain his security clearance, it was alleged that our client had issues of sexual addiction, Mood Disorder, and anxiety. There were also several financial debts that created concern for the government. This information resulted in an SOR.

Given his loyalty to his country and hard work, our client was shaken in these circumstances. However, once our client heard about the best security clearance attorney in the country, he knew he was in good hands. Our client retained Attorney Edmunds to represent him at his DOHA Hearing and was able to release the burden of his situation onto the Edmunds Law Firm.

After his hearing, our client was granted a favorable decision from the Department of Defense and was able to continue his civilian career and keep doing what he loves most – serving the United States.

If your security clearance is being jeopardized over what may appear as severe allegations, don’t stress. With over 43 years of experience, the Edmunds Law Firm can help you with any of your security clearance needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 800.481.2526 so we can help you fight for your future.

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Our client’s lifetime of love and dedication to the United States began on his first day of life when he was born into a military family. Multiple men in our client’s family served in the United States Navy, inspiring our client to pursue a career in service to the United States.

As soon as our client reached the age of 16, he joined JROTC, marking the commencement of his military career. Upon his high school graduation, our client went to Air Force Basic Training, a dream he had since the age of 13.

Our client retired from the Air Force in 2013 but has continued to serve his country in a civilian position with the United States Army, a position in which he foresees a bright future and is still working hard.

When our client was hit with a Statement of Reasons citing concerns with his financial situation, he was devastated. Due to a period of unemployment and a number of unfortunate life circumstances, our client fell on to hard times. This resulted in a number of unpaid debts and eventually an SOR.

Given his many decades of loyalty to his country and hard work, our client was shaken in these circumstances. Financial issues and debts are very common issues in today’s society so our client ever imagined that these routine circumstances might cost him his career.

However, once our client heard about the best security clearance attorney in the country, he knew he was in good hands. Our client retained Attorney Edmunds to represent him at his DOHA Hearing and was able to release the burden of his situation onto the Edmunds Law Firm.

After his hearing, our client was granted a favorable decision from the Department of Defense and was able to continue his civilian career with the Army and keep doing what he loves most – serving the United States.

If your security clearance is being jeopardized over a couple of unpaid debts, don’t stress. With over 41 years of experience, the Edmunds Law Firm can help you with any of your security clearance needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 800.481.2526 so we can help you fight for your future.

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