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Read moreIt is not uncommon for a job offer to be contingent upon obtaining an interim clearance. Employers know that the adjudicative process for a clearance can be slow-moving, and an interim clearance will allow you to perform your job functions while you wait on a final decision. So long as no derogatory information is disclosed/discovered […]
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Grover H. Baxley is the founding attorney of JAG Defense. As a former member of the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Mr. Baxley now provides highly experienced representation for military members in all branches of service all over the world.
Client Defense Contractor employee retained our assistance for a "Reapplication after Denial," with the previous clearance being denied under Adjudicative Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption as a result of excessive consumption for many years, five DUIs, diagnosis as alcohol dependent, and then continuing to consume alcohol notwithstanding such diagnosis. After ceasing consumption of alcohol and providing documented proof of such cessation, along with changes in behavior indicative of sobriety, we were able to assist client in being approved for a new clearance.
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