Security Clearance Verdicts and Press Releases
Guideline B
Foreign Influence
Case No.: 08-06792
January 25, 2010
On January 25, 2010, the Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision, made by the Administrative Judge with regards to a Response to a Statement of Reasons (SOR) in a security clearance matter. The hearing for this matter was held in San Diego, California on August 19, 2009. In this case, security concerns pertaining to Guideline B, Foreign Influence, were involved. Although Applicant has foreign family members whom are both residents and citizens of Iraq, Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate this concern, using numerous letters of recommendation, performance evaluations and Certificates of Appreciation. Attorney Edmunds also used witness testimony and then made the final argument. Upon consideration of the evidence presented, the Administrative Judge found that if was clearly consistent with the national interests to grant Applicant’s security clearance.
If either you or someone you know has been denied a security clearance, contact the Edmunds Law Firm at (800) 481-2526 to see how we can assist you.
Guidelines E and F
Personal Conduct and Criminal Conduct
Case No.: Q235-10703-10
January 13, 2010
On January 15, 2010, the Edmunds Law Firm received notification from the National Security Agency (NSA) that a favorable decision was made with regards to their written response to a Statement of Reasons (SOR). Winning a National Security allegation by only a written response is an outstanding result. In this situation, allegations of Personal Conduct and Criminal Conduct, Guidelines E and J, were involved. Attorney Stephanie Mendez, of the Edmunds Law Firm, prepared the written response to the SOR and was able to not only save our client’s career, but allow them to further themselves in their career.
If either yourself or an individual that you know has received a Statement of Reasons (SOR) or Letter of Intent (LOI), please do not hesitate to contact the Edmunds Law Firm at (800) 481-2526 to see how we can be of service to you.
GUIDELINE F
Financial Consideration Allegation
Case No.: 08-11940
December 15, 2009
On December 15, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm was granted yet another favorable decision by the Administrative Judge in a National Security Clearance matter, proving once again that experience makes the difference. This particular case involved an applicant who is a 33 year old federal contractor. Applicant has a significant amount of financial debt and was issued a Statement of Reasons outlining the Government's financial concerns. Upon considering the evidence and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information, please contact Alan V. Edmunds at (800) 481-2526.
GUIDELINES E & J
Personal Conduct and Criminal Conduct
Case No.: 08-06209
December 11, 2009
The Edmunds Law Firm received notification on December 11, 2009 that a favorable decision was made by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security Clearance matter with regards to a Response to Statement of Reasons (SOR). In this situation, allegations of Personal Conduct and Criminal Conduct, Guidelines E and J, were involved. Security concerns arose during Applicant's background investigation as a result of three previous arrests, and deliberately falsifying material facts pertaining to these arrests. Attorney Edmunds submitted numerous exhibits, took testimony and made the final argument. After weighing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, the Administrative Judge found that it was clearly consistent with national interest to grant Applicant a security clearance.
If either you or a co-worker has received an SOR or a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the government, please do not hesitate to contact The Edmunds Law Firm at 800-481-2526.
GUIDELINES E & H
Personal Conduct and Drug Involvement
November 23, 2009
The Edmunds Law Firm received notification on November 23, 2009 that their written response to a Statement of Reasons (SOR) from the National Security Agency (NSA) was successful. In this situation, allegations of Personal Conduct and Drug Involvement, Guidelines E and H, were involved. Winning a National Security allegation against a client by simply responding to an SOR is unusual and an incredible result. Attorney Stephanie Mendez, in the firm, prepared a written response to an SOR that saved our client's career and allowed this individual to continue on in their career as a professional.
If you or a co-worker has received an SOR or a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the government, please do not hesitate to contact The Edmunds Law Firm at 800-481-2526.
GUIDELINES B & C
Foreign Preference and Foreign influence
Case No.: 08-02864
September 16, 2009
On September 16, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm was granted a favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security Clearance case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number 08-02864 involved an applicant who received a Statement of Reasons based on Guidelines B & C, specifically because of his family ties in Germany and Iran. Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the volumes of exhibits, witness testimony and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant on each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons.
Contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526 to see how he can help you.
GUIDELINE B Foreign Influences
Case No.: 08-04776 September 14, 2009
On September 14, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm was granted a favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security Clearance case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number 08-04776 involved an applicant who received a Statement of Reasons based on Guideline B, specifically because of the Applicant's ties to family in Hong Kong. Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the volumes of exhibits, witness testimony and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant on each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons
For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526.
GUIDELINES E, G, H & J Personal Conduct, Alcohol Consumption,
Drug Involvement, Criminal Conduct Allegations August 19, 2009
The Edmunds Law Firm received a favorable decision and a reversal of a Decision to Revoke Eligibility for Access from the Defense Intelligence Agency. This incredible victory was dated August 19, 2009. This demonstrates that "experience makes the difference."
The Edmunds Law Firm was retained to respond to a Denial of Access based on allegations concerning misuse of alcoholic beverages and alcohol related incidents. The Government felt that the abuse of alcohol adversely reflected upon this individuals trustworthiness or reliability.
The Edmunds Law Firm prepared a very powerful and compelling argument rebutting the assertions. In a decision that will become a landmark, our client was granted access to compartmental information without the necessity of a Formal Hearing. If you or other individuals you know are facing Decisions to Revoke, Letters of Intent to Revoke or have been given a Statement of Reasons and you want professional help that includes a law firm with a incredible track record, please do not hesitate to contact The Edmunds Law Firm.
For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526.
GUIDELINE E Personal Conduct Case No.: 08-04241 July 23, 2009 On July 23, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm, was granted yet another favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security Clearance case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number 08-04241 involved an applicant who received a Letter of Intent to Deny Security Clearance based on Guideline E. Specifically, the Applicant was being investigated for smoking a marijuana cigarette while holding a Security Clearance in 2005 and omitting information in the e-Qip about the Marijuana incident. During the hearing Attorney Edmunds took several witnesses under direct examination to testify as to the Applicant’s trustworthiness and character. Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the evidence, witness testimony, and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526.
GUIDELINE B & C Foreign Preference Case No.: 08-04535 July 13, 2009 On July 13, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm, was granted yet another favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security Clearance case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number 08-04535 involved an applicant who received a Letter of Intent to Deny Security Clearance based on Guidelines B and C. Specifically, the Applicant was being investigated for having dual citizenship with Algeria and the United States, applying and being issued an Algerian passport in 2007, even though the applicant had become a Naturalized United States citizen in 1992. In addition, Applicant was being investigated for father, brothers, sisters, father-in-law and sister-in-law being residents and/or citizens of Algeria. During the hearing Attorney Edmunds took several witnesses under direct examination to testify as to the Applicant’s trustworthiness and character. Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the evidence, witness testimony, and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526.
GUIDELINE B Foreign Influence Case No.: 08-07687 July 6, 2009 On July 6, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm, was granted yet another favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security Clearance case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number 08-07687 involved an applicant who received a Letter of Intent to Deny Security Clearance based on Guideline B. Specifically, the Applicant was being investigated for the applicant's mother, sisters and mother-in-law being citizens and residents of Iraq and brother being a citizen of Iraq and resident of Jordan. Additionally, the applicant had traveled to Jordan in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008. During the hearing Attorney Edmunds took several witnesses under direct examination to testify as to the Applicant’s trustworthiness and character. Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the evidence, witness testimony, and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526.
GUIDELINE B Foreign Influence Allegation Case No.: 07-04462 May 22, 2009 The Edmunds Law Firm has recently received another favorable decision in a National Security case proving once again, that experience makes the difference. Case number 07-04662 involved an applicant with foreign influence allegations. The Department of Hearings and Appeals intended to revoke the applicant’s security clearance based upon Guideline B. Specifically, Applicant was being investigated due to Applicant’s family being citizens of Portugal (Macao) and residing in Hong Kong. In addition, the Applicant had traveled to China (to include Hong Kong and/or Macao) on four different occasions and to Taiwan on two different occasions. During the hearing Attorney Green took several witnesses under direct examination to testify as to the Applicant’s trustworthiness and character. Attorney Green was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the evidence, witness testimony, and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526.
GUIDELINE E Personal Conduct Case No.: TSO-0696 April 14, 2009
On April 14, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm, was granted yet another
favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National
Security case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number
TSO-0696 involved an applicant who received a Letter of Intent to Deny
Security Clearance based on Guideline E. Specifically, Applicant was
being investigated for wrongfully possessing a privately owned firearm
and wrongfully shipping a firearm out of a foreign country. Attorney
Alan Edmunds submitted several items into evidence. Applicant and
several witness testified. Upon evaluation the Judge found that is was
clearly consistent with the national interest to grant the Applicant's
security clearance. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526.
Guideline B, E, H & J Foreign Influence, Personal Conduct, Criminal Conduct and Drug Involvement Case No.: 08-12062 March 26, 2009
On March 26, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm, was granted yet another favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number 08-12062 involved a 26 year old applicant who received a Letter of Intent to Deny Security Clearance based on Guidelines B, E, H and J. Specifically, Applicant was being investigated for having a relationship with a friend who attended college with applicant but was born in China and the use of Marijuana in 2006 and 2007. The attorney submitted several items into evidence. Upon evaluation the Judge found that is was clearly consistent with the national interest to grant the Applicant’s security clearance. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.
Guidelines E&F
Personal Conduct and Financial Consideration
Case No.: 07-15281 February 27, 2009
On February 27, 2009, The Edmunds Law Firm, was granted yet another
favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National
Security case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number
07-15281 involved a 53 year old applicant who received a Letter of
Intent to Deny Security Clearance based on Guidelines E and F.
Specifically, Applicant was being investigated for Inaccurate Time and
Attendance Records and Misuse of the Government Travel Charge Card for
Unauthorized Personal Expenses from March 28, 2002 to January 10, 2003.
Attorney Alan Edmunds submitted several items into evidence. Applicant
and 1 witness testified. Upon evaluation the Judge found that is was
clearly consistent with the national interest to grant the Applicant's
security clearance. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800)
481-2526.
Guideline B Foreign Influence Case No.: 07-04662
The Edmunds Law Firm has recently received another favorable decision in a National Security case proving once again, that experience makes the difference. Case number 07-04662 involved an applicant with foreign influence allegations. The Department of Hearings and Appeals intended to revoke the applicant’s security clearance based upon Guideline B. Specifically, Applicant was being investigated due to Applicant’s family being citizens of Portugal (Macao) and residing in Hong Kong. In addition, the Applicant had traveled to China (to include Hong Kong and/or Macao) on four different occasions and to Taiwan on two different occasions.
During the hearing Attorney Green took several witnesses under direct examination to testify as to the Applicant’s trustworthiness and character. Attorney Green was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the evidence, witness testimony, and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Attorney Alan Edmunds at 800-481-2526
Guideline B Foreign Influence
Case No.: 07-04462 May 22, 2008 On May 22, 2008 The Edmunds Law Firm, was granted yet another favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number 07-04462 involved a 39 year old applicant who received a Letter of Intent to Deny Security Clearance based on Guideline B (Foreign Influence). Attorney James Green submitted several items into evidence. The applicant and five witnesses testified. Upon evaluation the Judge found that is was clearly consistent with the national interest to grant the Applicant’s security clearance. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.
Other Than Honorable Discharge Upgrade
Case No.: AR20070005186 March 10, 2008 The Edmunds Law Firm has received another favorable decision, this time from the Department of the Army, Army Discharge Review Board. On March 10, 2008, case number AR20070005186 was upgraded from a discharge Under Other than Honorable Conditions to a General Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions. Attorney James W. Green has shown, once again, that experience makes the difference. Attorney Green appeared in front of the Army Discharge Review Board to present the Applicant’s case and was able to prove that the characterization of the service was too harsh. As a result the Board determined that the characterization was inequitable and granted relief in the form of a upgrade of to a General Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions. The Edmunds Law Firm represents individuals throughout the world with regard to Military matters. For more information please contact The Edmunds Law Firm at (800) 481-2526.
Guidelines B & C Foreign Influence and Personal Conduct Case No.: 07-13232 Attorney Alan V. Edmunds of The Edmunds Law Firm has recently received another favourable decision in a National Security case proving once again, that experience makes the difference. Case number 07-13232 involved an applicant with dual citizenship in India and the U.S. The Department of Defense intended to revoke the applicant’s security clearance based upon Guideline B and Guideline C. During the hearing Attorney Edmunds took several witnesses under direct examination to testify as to the applicant’s trustworthiness and character. Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the evidence, witness testimony, and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Attorney Alan Edmunds at 800-481-2526.
Guidelines B & C Foreign Influence and Personal Conduct Case No.: 07-04529 Attorney Alan V. Edmunds of The Edmunds Law Firm has recently received another favourable decision in a National Security case proving once again, that experience makes the difference. Case number 07-04529 involved an applicant with dual citizenship in Germany and the U.S. The Department of Defense intended to revoke the applicant’s security clearance based upon Guideline B and Guideline C. During the hearing Attorney Edmunds took several witnesses under direct examination to testify as to the applicant’s trustworthiness and character. Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the evidence, witness testimony, and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Attorney Alan Edmunds at 800-481-2526.
Attorney James
W. Green of The Edmunds Law Firm has recently won another National Security case proving once again that experience makes the difference. This particular case involved an applicant who is a 42 year old defense contractor and served in the United States Army for 20 years. Applicant had a significant amount of financial debt and was issued a Statement of Reasons outlining the Government’s financial concerns. Upon considering the evidence and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at (800) 481-2526.
Attorney Alan V. Edmunds of The Edmunds Law Firm has recently won another National Security case proving once again that experience makes the difference. This particular case, ISCR Case No. 07-03059, involved an applicant who is a 48 year old woman and became and independent contractor. Applicant had a significant amount of financial debt and was issued a Statement of Reasons outlining the Government’s specific financial concerns. Upon considering the evidence, hearing the statements of counsel, and witness testimony, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds
(800) 481-2526.
Attorney Alan V. Edmunds of The Edmunds Law Firm has recently won another National Security case proving once again that experience makes the difference. This particular case, ISCR Case No. 07-03694, involved an applicant who is a 36 year old male and worked for a federal contractor. Applicant had a significant amount of financial debt and was issued a Statement of Reasons outlining the Government’s specific financial concerns. Upon considering the evidence, hearing the statements of counsel, and witness testimony, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at
(800) 481-2526. |