2024
January 2024
Security Clearance Victory
Guideline H: Drug Use
Washington, DC
Fear and Loathing at the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals.
In the wild expanse of Las Vegas, where every whim finds its sanctuary and discretion is but a fleeting shadow, one can easily lose oneself in the neon haze. But what happens in Vegas, they say, stays in Vegas—unless, of course, you hold a Security Clearance.
The Edmunds Law Firm, drawing on its decades of experience in security clearance defense, successfully defended a client who was accused of having too much fun on a trip to Las Vegas. In the city where anything goes at night and there’s never any judgment in the morning, the client decided to experiment with drugs.
While Vegas may turn a blind eye, the US Government does not. When the client received a Statement of Reasons stripping him of his security clearance for his vacation-related Guideline H concerns, he called the Edmunds Law Firm, the nation’s top National Security Clearance Law Firm.
“Many people lower their inhibitions in a place like Las Vegas and it’s easy to make the wrong choices,” Attorney Alan Edmunds said. “But we’re here to ensure your fun doesn’t cost you your career.”
Guideline H allows the government to deny or revoke security clearances due to controlled substance use, regardless of when or where it occurred. For individuals in the defense industry, this denial or revocation could mean the loss of their careers and livelihoods.
The Edmunds Law Firm immediately began working on the client’s Guideline H case. A defense team headed by an expert security clearance lawyer and paralegal immediately began preparing a case to defend the client’s reputation and his job.
The Edmunds Law Firm crafted a Response to Statement of Reasons and prepared the client for a security clearance hearing before the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals. Using the Whole-Person concept, the Edmunds Law Firm successfully argued that the client’s Las Vegas escapades should not be the end of his career, resulting in the government withdrawing its case prior to the hearing.
If you’ve received a SOR for Guideline H concerns, don’t gamble with your future. Call the National Security Clearance Experts at the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit nationalsecurityclearances.com to connect with Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff.
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January 2024
Security Clearance Victory
Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Washington, DC
America has long been known as a country built by immigrants that sometimes overlooks the great admiration felt for the country by some of its newest arrivals.
The Edmunds Law Firm, a National Security Clearance Law Firm with over four decades of experience winning security clearance cases, recently proved that some of this nation’s most grateful residents are those who worked hard to move here from elsewhere.
The firm’s client was born in Lebanon but moved to the US as a young man. He attended college in the US, operated a business here, started a family, and never missed an opportunity to serve his adopted nation. He did not hesitate to serve when the government needed Arabic translators after 9/11.
His selfless service to his nation was not enough, however. The federal government served the client with a Statement of Reasons to deny his security clearance because his parents still resided in Lebanon.
“Under Guideline B, the government may question your devotion to the United States just because you happen to have family overseas,” Attorney Alan Edmunds of the Edmunds Law Firm said. “Even when you have shown your devotion to the United States by supporting US troops in a war zone, risking your own life in the process.”
That’s why the client called the Edmunds Law Firm when he received his Guideline B Statement of Reasons. Not only does Edmunds Law Firm have decades of experience, but it also has offices around the country and an international presence.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff of national security experts guided the client through the process, from responding to interrogatories, to Responding to a Statement of Reasons, and finally to a hearing before a Judge at the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals where the client prevailed.
Attorney Edmunds presented evidence under the Whole-Person concept to show that the government’s concerns about foreign influence were unfounded. With statements from American military personnel who served in combat with the client and proof of the client’s deep and meaningful connection to the United States, Attorney Edmunds successfully argued his client’s case.
If the government is questioning your devotion to the United States with a Guideline B Foreign Influence Statement of Reasons, don’t risk your job. Call the National Security Clearance Experts at the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit nationalsecurityclearances.com to connect with Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff.
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2023
May 2023
Security Clearance Victory
Guideline G: Alcohol Use
Washington, DC
National Security Clearance Attorney Alan Edmunds of the Edmunds Law Firm recently delivered a win to an employee of the Department of Energy, after she received a security clearance denial for alcohol use.
Like countless hardworking Americans, this client used alcohol to cope with the demands of life and her high-pressure position within one of the world’s elite government agencies. But, when she recognized the need for professional help and took steps to address her struggles with drinking, her employer responded by threatening her security clearance under Guideline G.
Faced with the daunting prospect of losing her job, she turned to the expert national security lawyers at Edmunds Law Firm—a Security Clearance Law Firm boasting 46 years of experience, a global presence, and an unwavering commitment to their clients.
“While excessive alcohol consumption is undoubtedly a significant concern and a public health issue, it should never result in the loss of one’s security clearance and livelihood when they actively seek help,” Attorney Alan Edmunds said.
A team of employment law and security clearance litigators at Edmunds Law Firm, supported by a dedicated staff of national security paralegals, meticulously crafted a comprehensive whole-person concept argument that showcased the client as a multifaceted individual who was not a security risk.
Drawing upon a 2021 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, revealing that 11.3 percent of American adults struggled with Alcohol Use Disorder, and a staggering 26 percent were categorized as “binge drinkers,” Edmunds Law Firm effectively demonstrated the prevalence of this issue within society.
Collaborating closely with the client and her healthcare providers, the firm showcased her unwavering commitment to addressing her alcohol use problem. Skillfully presenting their case at the hearing, the firm’s legal experts left no doubt in the judge’s mind regarding the client’s suitability for security clearance.
The judge, after meticulously considering all the evidence—both favorable and unfavorable— presented under the whole-person concept concluded that restoring the client’s security clearance would undeniably align with the national interest, stating, “I find that the Individual has demonstrated that restoring her security clearance… would be clearly consistent with the national interest.”
Attorney Edmunds expressed his deep honor in advocating for their client. “Alcohol abuse is a grave concern, and seeking treatment is the right path to take,” he said. “However, if the government unjustly uses it against you, attempting to strip your security clearance, we stand ready to offer our unwavering support.”
If you or someone you know has faced a security clearance denial, don’t hesitate to contact the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com. Discover the reassurance and expertise that come with having the Edmunds Law Firm by your side.
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February 2023
Security Clearance Victory
US Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Service
Guideline F Financial Considerations
FORT GEORGE G, MEADE, MD 20755-5615
Interrogatories are issued as part of the process to further assess your security clearance eligibility. The Security Clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm, have confidence to fight the allegations brought against our clients.
Recently, The Edmunds Law Firm, received a favorable decision in a case involving a contractor who suffered financial hardships due to the sudden loss of his spouse of 35yrs and a life-altering medical diagnosis.
With 45 years of experience, Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of Security Clearance specialist were able to show that their client initiated and adhered to good-faith efforts to repay his overdue medical bills and resolve his debts.
The Edmunds Law Firm, fought back against the financial allegations with exhibits submitted with the Response to Interrogatories. Mr. Edmunds and his associates used the Whole Person Concept to show that these hardships are very unlikely to recur.
“This was a case where the government went after a man who tragically lost his wife while dealing with his own medical crisis,” “Attorney Alan Edmunds said.” That’s why my firm fought so hard so our client. He lost enough and shouldn’t lose his job on top of that.”
Financial hardships happen. This can bring more stress for a Security Clearance applicant because it can impact their employment. If you have received a Statement of Reasons or Interrogatories for Guideline F: Financial Considerations, give our experts at Security Clearance Law Firm a call.
To reach the best Security Clearance Law Firm, call The Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com. Helping those who serve our nation is our highest honor.
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January 2023
Security Clearance Victory
US Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Service
Guideline F Financial Considerations
FORT GEORGE G, MEADE, MD 20755-5615
For individuals seeking Security Clearance, life changing experiences happen that can result in a Statement of Reasons for Guideline F: Financial Considerations and Denial of your Security Clearance. Security Clearance Attorney Alan Edmunds of the Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision in a case involving a Veteran who suffered financial hardships due to several life-changing events.
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of Security Clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm recently helped a federal employee — who was a honorably retired Technical Sergeant (E-6) from The United States Air Force— keep his security clearance after allegations of delinquent debt.
Individuals who have suffered financial hardships know how much of an impact it can have on a Security Clearance application. Life changing events like divorce, child support payments, and unexpectedly layoffs can result in delinquent debt issues.
That’s when he turned to the nation’s top Security Clearance Law Firm to fight and defend against the allegations.
Mr. Edmunds and his expert staff of dedicated professionals got to work on behalf of their client. Mr. Edmunds and his associates used the Whole Person Concept to show that past hardships do not define a person’s character, nor does it mean a person is a security risk.
The Government reviewed the pleadings and documentary evidence submitted by Attorney Alan Edmunds and withdrew the SOR and the clearance was granted.
If you receive an SOR from your employer, call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com and connect with the Edmunds Law Firm, where helping those who serve our nation is our highest honor.
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January 2023
Security Clearance Victory
US Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Service
Guideline D Sexual Behavior; Guideline J Criminal Conduct; Guideline E Personal Conduct
Arlington, VA
Many people believe if something was in the past, it’s history. When you are working in an environment where you need Security Clearance, it is a different story. If you received Statement of Reasons, it could result in a Denial of Security Clearance, even if what had happened was five, ten, or fifteen years ago.
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of Security Clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm recently helped a veteran-show that he was not vulnerable to coercion and exploitation because of indiscretions that happened two decades earlier. He was accused of using prostitutes in Thailand. The Edmunds Law Firm, was able to submit evidence from health care professionals to show our client no longer a security risk.
It is estimated 80% of all arrests and 80% percent of criminal State dockets are misdemeanor charges. Do not let a past criminal mistake be the hurdle that holds you back from pursuing your next job opportunity. This Security Clearance client was not alone in this matter, nor alone in his battle with the government over his Security Clearance. Attorney Alan Edmunds stayed by his side.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff of experts got to work on behalf of their client, using the Whole Person Concept. They showed at the Hearing that the applicant had made a good-faith effort to address his past indecent behavior and it will no longer affect his performance in the future.
With over 45 years’ experience, Edmunds Law Firm is America’s premiere Security Clearance Law Firm, with offices in five states and the Washington, D.C. area. The firm also has a Global presence, representing clients in over 30 countries.
If you receive a Statement of Reasons, or SOR, for financial concerns, do not give up. Call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com and connect with the Edmunds Law Firm and get the representation you deserve.
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