May 2026

Air Force E-6 Special Court-Martial, Moody AFB, GA Result: All Charges Withdrawn and Dismissed

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Category: Recent Results

April 2026

Navy O-3 Board of Inquiry, NAS Jacksonville, FL Result: No Misconduct, Retain

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Category: Recent Results

March 2026

Department of Energy Security Clearance Adjudication Personal Appearance, Albuquerque, NM Result: Favorable Adjudication from DOE (Q Clearance Retained)

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Category: Recent Results

February 2026

Air Force E-4 Administrative Discharge, JB Langley-Eustis, VA Result: Discharge Action Terminated, Retain

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Category: Recent Results

January 2026

U.S. Air Force Reserve O-3 Security Clearance Adjudication for Guideline H: Drug Involvement Result: Favorable Adjudication from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (TS/SCI Clearance Retained)

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DCSA’s PERSONAL APPEARANCE PROGRAM IS SUSPENDED: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

If you hold a security clearance as a military member or DoD federal employee, and elected a personal appearance as part of your Statement of Reasons (SOR) response, a recent DoD legal decision may directly affect your case. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has lost its authority to conduct personal appearance hearings, and […]

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Category: JAG Defense Blog

I HAVE RECEIVED A STATEMENT OF REASONS (SOR) – NOW WHAT?

Receiving a Statement of Reasons (SOR) can feel overwhelming—but what you do next is critical. Once you acknowledge receipt, the clock starts ticking. You are given a limited window to respond to the allegation(s), and failing to submit a timely response is treated the same as not responding at all. This is not a process […]

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HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO HIRE A SECURITY CLEARANCE ATTORNEY?

For professionals whose careers depend on holding a security clearance, the cost of losing that clearance can be far greater than the cost of hiring experienced legal counsel.  A denied or revoked clearance can jeopardize your current employment (or job offer), future employment opportunities, military career, or ability to work on government contracts.  Engaging the […]

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What Is a Court-Martial? (Complete Guide to the Military Justice System Under the UCMJ)

  Introduction: Understanding Courts-Martial in the Military A court-martial is the military’s version of a criminal trial. If a service member is accused of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), their case may be handled through this specialized legal system instead of a civilian court. Unlike civilian criminal courts, courts-martial operate under different […]

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DO I REALLY NEED A SECURITY CLEARANCE LAWYER?

In many circumstances, the answer is yes.  If you are having to disclose potentially derogatory information or if derogatory information has been discovered about you, working with an experienced security clearance attorney will significantly improve your chances of obtaining or maintaining a clearance.  Just as importantly, the earlier you involve counsel in the process, the […]

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