Security Clearance Success Stories

Brief summaries of JAG Defense’s Representative Cases for Security Clearance cases are listed below. To download written decisions of cases handled by JAG Defense, please visit Security Clearance Decisions.

Security Clearance Retained Despite Repeated Drug Use

GUIDELINE H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse Mid-Atlantic:  Government Contractor applying for a first-time Secret level clearance received a Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging marijuana purchase and use at varying frequencies over the prior five (5) years.  Marijuana was only legalized in the contractor’s state of residence during the last year of use, but remains […]

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Allegations of Wire Fraud Mitigated for AF SSgt

Staff Sergeant in the Air Force received Statement of Reasons (SOR) containing allegations of wire fraud.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns demonstrating that the member believed the funds in question were income generated from her partner’s business and were meant to cover childcare expenses and no charges were filed.  Clearance retained.

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Clearance Retained Despite Debt Collections

Federal employee received Supplemental Information Request (SIR) regarding alleged student loan debt in collections, Article 15 and discharge from US Army while in entry training, previous work terminations and previous traffic citations (some unpaid).  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns demonstrating debt reduction plan in place and provided explanations for work/military terminations and traffic citations in […]

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TS Retained by Office of the President Employee

Applicant to a position with the Executive Office of the President received a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deny Top Secret eligibility due to allegations of domestic violence and failure to disclose these alleged incidents on the SF-86.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns the adjudicators had demonstrating that the incidents in question had not resulted […]

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Traffic Stop Shown Not to be Disqualifying

Federal employee received Supplemental Information Request (SIR) regarding an allegedly non-disclosed traffic stop.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns by demonstrating that traffic stop had been a ticket with a fine under $300, thus not requiring disclosure on the SF-86.  Clearance retained.

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Clearance Retained After Being Fired from Job

Federal employee received Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging he had been fired from previous positions following a reprimand and unsatisfactory performance and failed to respond to a Supplemental Information Request (SIR) containing allegations of false statements made regarding GS Level when applying for a new position.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns with previous employment and […]

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Clearance Granted Despite Prior Drug Use

West Coast: Federal Employee received Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging prior illegal drug use.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns with properly disclosed illegal drug use prior to applying as a first-time clearance holder.  Clearance granted.

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4 Guidelines Alleged in SOR, Clearance Retained

Mid-Atlantic: Army Reservist received Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging underage drinking, driving under the influence, illegal drug possession and carrying another’s CAC card while active duty.  JAG Defense assisted with SOR Response and successfully mitigated concerns with incidents that had occurred years prior.  Clearance retained.

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Naval Officer Mitigates Significant Debt

Pacific: Naval Officer received a Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging financial considerations for significant financial debt and failure to disclose them on the SF-86.  JAG Defense assisted with SOR Response and successfully demonstrated that disclosures of the debt had been previously made and mitigated concerns the adjudicators had with the debt.  Clearance retained.

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Clearance Retained Despite Admitted Drug Use

Midwest: Government Contractor received Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging illegal drug use while possessing a security clearance.  Client opted to submit a response in lieu of requesting a hearing before an Administrative Judge.  JAG Defense mitigated concerns adjudicators had with prior drug use while possessing a clearance and successfully had the SOR withdrawn.  Clearance retained.

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