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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October, 2022
Security Clearance Victory
Guideline F: Financial Considerations; Guideline E: Personal Conduct; Guideline J: Criminal Conduct
Washington, DC
Security Clearance Attorney Alan Edmunds of the Edmunds Law Firm recently delivered a win to an employee of the largest spy agency in the world, after he received a security clearance denial for things that happened 40 years ago.
As a child, the client had survived criminal abuse at the hands of family members, and years after he had put that terrible past behind him, his employer dragged those skeletons out of the closet to ask if the terrible things that happened in his youth made him a security risk.
“This was a case where the federal government was questioning someone for abuse that happened to them almost half a decade ago when they were a kid,” security clearance lawyer Alan Edmunds said. “This client moved on from his childhood and became a law-abiding citizen who served his country and is a valued member of his community.”
Attorney Edmunds and his staff at Edmunds Law Firm, a national security law firm with a global presence went to work for their client, taking on the spy agency in a hearing.
At the hearing, Edmunds successfully argued that a person who grew up in dire circumstances can change their life and become a valued member of the national defense community, and an all-around good person.
After the hearing, the agency agreed that Edmunds’ client had put his past behind him and that he was not a national security risk and deserved security clearance.
“We had to show the government that people do change and that the cycle of abuse can end,” Edmunds said. “Growing up in a terrible situation doesn’t have to be a security clearance disqualifier. A person’s past isn’t everything, but what they learn from it is.”
If you have had a security clearance denial, call the Edmunds Law firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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September 2022
Security Clearance Victory – Supplemental Information Request
US Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Service
Guideline E Personal Conduct; Guideline F Financial Considerations
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff at the Edmunds Law Firm — America’s premiere Security Clearance law firm — recently assisted a client though a Supplemental Information Request, with favorable results.
The client received a Supplemental Information Response after an altercation with a family member turned physical, and a bad debt by a former spouse raised questions about his fitness for a security clearance.
After a night out, a heated argument with a sibling ended with someone receiving a minor injury by accident, and with Edmunds’ client charged with two misdemeanors. Eventually, everyone cooled off and the charges were dismissed pending completion of anger management.
At the same time, a bad debt linked to a former spouse also popped up on the client’s record.
Under Guidelines E and F, the government considered stripping the client of his security clearance.
You may not be able to choose your family, but you can choose your attorney. That’s why this client chose the Edmunds Law Firm — America’s premiere Security Clearance law firm — to represent him.
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 indiscretions or old debts from a previous spouse do not define a person and does not make them security risk.
The government agreed and decided to not proceed with stripping Attorney Edmunds’ client of his security clearance.
The opening line of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina said, “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” The Edmunds Law Firm may not be able to help you solve family issues, but we are here to help you solve Security Clearance problems.
Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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September 2022
Security Clearance Victory
US Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Service
Guideline F Financial Considerations
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and the Security Clearance Law experts at the Edmunds Law Firm recently scored a win for a client in danger of losing her security clearance because of debts, including tens of thousands of dollars in student loans.
Under Guideline F, the government may take into consideration a person’s financial health when determining whether they are a security risk.
Unfortunately, some employees in the defense sector are just as heavily burdened by student loan debt as other Americans across all walks of life.
In fact, one 2017 study estimated that 40 percent of student loan borrowers in the US would end up in default by the year 2023. Every year, one million Americans default on their student loans, according to the US Department of Education.
Edmunds’ client was not alone in her student loan woes, nor was she alone in her battle with the government over her security clearance since she retained the Edmunds Law Firm.
With over 40 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.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff of experts got to work on behalf of their client and, using the Whole Person Concept, showed in a hearing that their client was making a good-faith effort to address her student loan default, and that she was not a security risk.
If you receive a Statement of Reasons, or SOR, for financial reasons, 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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September 2022
Security Clearance Victory
US Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Service
Guideline E Personal Conduct; Guideline G Alcohol Consumption; Guideline I Psychological Conditions
Arlington, VA
For workers and military members with security clearances, receiving a Statement of Reasons for denial of security clearance is a nerve-wracking experience. But sometimes, having the right attorney can help end the matter without a hearing.
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of security clearance experts at the Edmunds Law Firm recently helped a federal employee — who is also a decorated combat veteran of the US. Marine Corps — keep his security clearance after allegations of mental illness and alcohol abuse threatened to derail his career.
The lives of American servicemembers are not always easy, especially when battlefield traumas and stresses lead to mental issues such as PTSD. Often, veterans sometimes turn to alcohol to self-medicate when they feel there is not any other support.
For Attorney Edmunds’ client, even after he left the military and got medical help for PTSD and drinking, the Government issued a Statement of Reasons for guidelines E, G and I.
That when he turned to the nation’s top Security Clearance law firm.
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 traumas and abuses do not define a person’s present or future and do no not mean a person is a security risk.
The government deliberated and agreed, deciding to let the matter drop without a hearing.
Many people — including those who served their nation in the military — have suffered mental anguish and turned to alcohol or drugs to cope when nobody else would help. 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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September 2022
Security Clearance Victory – Supplemental Information Request
US Department of Defense, Consolidated Adjudications Service
Guideline E Personal Conduct; Guideline F Financial Considerations
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff at the Edmunds Law Firm — America’s premiere Security Clearance law firm — recently assisted a client though a Supplemental Information Request, with favorable results.
The client received a Supplemental Information Response after an altercation with a family member turned physical, and a bad debt by a former spouse raised questions about his fitness for a security clearance.
After a night out, a heated argument with a sibling ended with someone receiving a minor injury by accident, and with Edmunds’ client charged with two misdemeanors. Eventually, everyone cooled off and the charges were dismissed pending completion of anger management.
At the same time, a bad debt linked to a former spouse also popped up on the client’s record.
Under Guidelines E and F, the government considered stripping the client of his security clearance.
You may not be able to choose your family, but you can choose your attorney. That’s why this client chose the Edmunds Law Firm — America’s premiere Security Clearance law firm — to represent him.
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 indiscretions or old debts from a previous spouse do not define a person and does not make them security risk.
The government agreed and decided to not proceed with stripping Attorney Edmunds’ client of his security clearance.
The opening line of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina said, “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” The Edmunds Law Firm may not be able to help you solve family issues, but we are here to help you solve Security Clearance problems.
Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or visit www.nationalsecurityclearances.com for more information.
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August 2022
Favorable Decision on Discharge Upgrade for Army Vet
Department of the Army
Army Review Boards Agency
Arlington, VA
Being a soldier is a stressful, exhausting and often thankless job, but American soldiers serve the people of their nation without asking for much in return. When a soldier is unfairly discharged under dishonorable conditions, it can mean that a veteran may not receive the benefits he or she has earned through years of dedicated service.
That’s wrong, and that’s why Attorney Alan Edmunds is honored to fight for veterans to get the rewards they deserve.
Mr. Edmunds and his staff at the Edmunds Law Firm — the nation’s top Military Discharge and Security Clearance law experts — successfully fought to have one Army veteran’s discharge upgraded from dishonorable to honorable.
The Army discharged the client for being absent without leave on one occasion, despite the fact the soldier had served for years without incident and was diagnosed by Army doctors with serious stress-related heath issues.
The firm’s staff of military law professionals took on the Army and argued that a single incident, potentially linked to an illness caused by the stress that soldiers often endure, did not warrant an other-than-honorable discharge.
A board of five US Army personnel agreed unanimously after Mr. Edmunds argued for his client during a hearing.
Being a soldier is hard, and sadly, sometimes the military fails to protect those who protect us.
That’s why Alan Edmunds and the professionals at the Edmunds Law Firm are ready to fight for those who have given so much for their nation.
If you were discharged from the military due to alleged misconduct that can be traced to PTSD or other mental health issues, you may have options. Don’t let a negative military discharge prevent you from getting the benefits you’ve earned. Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or learn more at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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