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.

Air Force O-4 Cleared from Inappropriate Touching While Intoxicated

WEST COAST – Air Force O-4 given an Article 15 for inappropriately touching an enlisted member while intoxicated. Approximately a year later, the officer was given a 2nd Article 15 for another alcohol-related incident, and a Letter of Reprimand for failing to disclose the 2nd incident during his Top Secret clearance periodic review. Based upon […]

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Civilian Navy Employee Cleared of Bankruptcies & Financial Problems

SOUTHEAST – A civilian employee with the Navy had experienced significant financial struggles for decades. These struggles included two separate bankruptcies, the most recent in 2002. Even after the bankruptcies, our client continued to experience financial difficulties, including very large delinquent mortgage payments. In addition, our client failed to disclose his 2002 bankruptcy to security […]

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Dept. of Energy Employee Cleared of Alcohol Abuse and Four DUI Charges

SOUTHEAST – A civilian employee for the Department of Energy (DOE) was denied for a Q-clearance based upon an extensive history of alcohol abuse, which included 4 DUIs. During his security clearance interview with a DOE psychologist, our client admitted to continued social drinking. Following the advice of the DOE psychologist, the DOE denied our […]

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Dept.of Air Force Employee Cleared of Prior Drug & Alcohol Abuse

SOUTHEAST – A civilian employee for the Department of the Air Force received an inquiry from the USAF Central Adjudication Facility (AFCAF) via the employee’s security office that preliminary concerns had been raised under Adjudicative Guidelines: E – Personal Conduct, G – Alcohol Consumption,  H – Drug Involvement regarding significant failures to disclose previous drug […]

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Defense Contract Employee Granted Clearance Twelve Alcohol Incidents

WEST – Applicant Defense Contractor received Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing twelve different Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption – alcohol-related events to include multiple vehicular incidents, accidents, DUIs, and treatment/counseling program participation. After presentation of the case, the Administrative Judge found FOR THE APPLICANT and the clearance was approved.

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Air Force O-6 Retains Security Clearance After Inappropriate Relations

SOUTHEAST – Air Force O-6 Commanding Officer engaged in an unprofessional relationship with an O-3 subordinate officer, resulting in an Article 15 and removal from command. Our client was issued a Letter of Intent to revoke his Top Secret Security Clearance under Adjudicative Guidelines: E – Personal Conduct and J – Criminal Conduct. Our comprehensive […]

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Dept. of Navy Employee Cleared of Cocaine Use, Possession, & DUIs

MIDDLE ATLANTIC – Civilian employee of the Department of the Navy was issued a Letter of Intent/Statement of Reasons to revoke his security clearance based upon Guideline E – Personal Conduct, Guideline F – Financial Considerations, Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption, Guideline H – Drug Involvement, and Guideline J – Criminal Conduct. While holding a […]

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Dept of Defense Civilian Employee Cleared of Sexual Harrassment

MIDDLE ATLANTIC – Department of Defense civilian employee issued Statement of Reasons (SOR) under Guideline D – Sexual Behavior, as result of investigation into inappropriate behavior (sexual harassment) and personal conduct disclosed 6 specific allegations of misconduct over an extended period of time resulting in removal from senior official position/Federal Service. After substantial explanation of […]

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Defense Contractor Cleared of Two DUI Convictions and Alcohol Abuse

SOUTHWEST – Defense Contractor issues Statement of Reasons (SOR) to revoke clearance under Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption due to excessive alcohol consumption over a 28 year period; two DUI convictions; seven different inpatient and outpatient alcohol treatment programs; court ordered and monitored Antabuse program and Interlock ignition system. After presentation of case at a […]

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SNCO/E-8 Receives Clearance for Unpaid Taxes, Child Support, & Debt

SOUTH – SNCO/E-8 issued Letter of Intent (LOI)/Statement of Reasons (SOR) for Adjudicative Guideline F – Financial Considerations concerning State tax lien for unpaid taxes for several years; Child support in arrears placed in collection for over $30,000 as the result of not making full support payments over a period of approximately 7 years; and […]

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