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.

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mitigated concerns adjudicators had with prior drug use while possessing a clearance and successfully had the SOR withdrawn.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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White House Appointee Granted Clearance

Mid-Atlantic: Political Appointee for position requiring a security clearance within the Executive Office of the President was provided guidance that all past illegal drug use must be disclosed on the SF-86 instead of illegal drug use simply going back seven (7) years.  JAG Defense successfully assisted client make the required disclosures while mitigating any potential […]

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TS/SCI Clearance Saved for Civilian Employee

Mid-Atlantic:  Civilian Operations Officer received a Supplemental Information Request (SIR) regarding alleged contact with foreign nationals while on deployments and failure to disclose change in marital status.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated adjudicator’s concerns in SIR Response and client was able to retain his TS/SCI clearance.

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Naval Officer Married to Foreign National

Europe:  Active Duty Officer required assistance with TS/SCI renewal after previously disclosing relationship and eventual marriage to a foreign national.  JAG Defense helped officer complete the SF-86 and successfully mitigate concerns adjudicator’s may have had with potential foreign influence.  Clearance retained.

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Fraudulent Banking Transactions

SOUTH: Air Force E-5 received Statement of Reasons alleging multiple instances of fraudulent banking transactions.  JAG Defense assisted Staff Sergeant in preparing a response that mitigated potential concerns with financial activities.  Security clearance retained.

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Previously Undisclosed DUI for USMC O-3

JAPAN:  Assisted Marine Corps Captain complete an SF-86 during periodic reevaluation that required disclosure of previously undisclosed DUI that occurred over six (6) years prior.  JAG Defense helped to mitigate any potential concerns the investigators might have with these disclosures.  Security clearance retained.

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Drug Use While Holding a Clearance

WEST:  Department of Energy contractor received Summary of Security Concerns regarding self-disclosed drug usage while holding a clearance.  JAG Defense assisted client in preparing a response and representing contractor at a hearing where concerns regarding experimental drug use in a state with legalized marijuana were mitigated.  Security Clearance retained.

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Blackmail Scam Involving Escorts

MIDATLANTIC:  Navy E-6 received Supplemental Information Request regarding alleged involvement in blackmail scam and resulting nonjudicial punishment.  JAG Defense assisted client with response that provided requested information and explanation that mitigated adjudicator’s potential concerns.   TS/SCI clearance retained.

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