When you receive a job offer contingent upon a security clearance or join the military, you will be asked to complete an SF-86 if you don’t already have an active clearance sponsored by the same agency. If you are required to make any disclosures of derogatory information, it is advisable to consult an attorney regarding […]
Read moreThe SF-86 asks if, “if you have, or have you had, close and/or continuing contact with a foreign national within the last seven (7) years with whom you, or your spouse, or legally recognized civil union/domestic partner, or cohabitant are bound by affection, influence, common interests, and/or obligation?” This question can be confusing because “close […]
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Read moreLike most things related to security clearances, the answer is: It depends. The SF-86 questions relating to psychological and emotional health were updated in 2016 to align with the recognition that receiving necessary mental health care is a good thing. There are no conditions or treatments relating to mental health that will automatically disqualify an […]
Read moreWhen government contractors receive a Statement of Reasons, they are given a choice whether to elect for a hearing before an Administrative Judge or have an Administrative Judge issue a decision based on the written record. Once that election is made and an applicant’s response has been submitted, Department Counsel (a trial attorney employed by […]
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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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