MIDATLANTIC: Marine Corps E-4 received Statement of Reasons after disclosing one-time prior drug use on an SF-86. We assisted the Corporal to demonstrate that this drug use was a singular lapse in judgement that was self-disclosed, and successfully mitigate adjudicator’s concerns that this drug use was a security concern. Secret clearance retained.
Read moreWEST: DHS Employee received Supplemental Information Request with questions regarding a traffic stop after derogatory information was discovered during continuous evaluation process. JAG Defense assisted client to respond to questions and mitigate concerns agency had with this information’s impact on client’s continued eligibility to hold a sensitive position. Clearance retained.
Read moreWEST COAST: Client received a job offer from DoD contingent upon the granting on a security clearance. Disclosure of prior drug use on SF-86 resulted in the receipt of a Statement of Reasons. We successfully assisted client with his Response to mitigate concerns related to involvement with an illegal substance. Secret Clearance granted.
Read moreMIDATLANTIC: Federal Government employee in the Department of Defense received an SOR concerning handling of protected information, personal conduct, sexual conduct, criminal conduct, psychological conditions, and financial considerations as a result of allegations of leaving classified material unsecured, failing to protect sensitive information by having it open to public view while on public transportation, disclosing […]
Read moreActive Duty O-4 retained JAG Defense after receiving SOR for positive urinalysis tests while attending SARP program. JAG Defense successfully mitigated security concerns by demonstrating that only the metabolites and not the drug itself remained in client’s system after admission to SARP program; the resulting positive urinalysis tests were only positive for the drug metabolites.
Read moreASIA: Active duty E-6 retained JAG Defense after failing a urinalysis test. JAG Defense successfully defended member at Administrative Separation Board, and member was retained. Shortly thereafter, member received an LOI/SOR to revoke his eligibility for a security clearance and deny his eligibility for access to SCI. JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns with the positive […]
Read moreMIDWEST: Client civilian government employee received an SOR after engaging in an extramarital affair with a co-worker and using the company e-mail system to send inappropriate e-mails. Client successfully mitigated security concerns and received a favorable security determination after retaining JAG Defense to assist with SOR response.
Read morePACIFIC: Client military officer issued Letter of Intent (LOI) and Statement of Reasons (SOR) under Adjudicative Guidelines D – Sexual Behavior, E – Personal Conduct, and J – Criminal Conduct as the result of the issuance of a Memorandum of Reprimand and a Board of Inquiry (BOI) determination that the client verbally and sexually harassed […]
Read moreMIDDLE ATLANTIC: Client Defense Contractor’s clearance was denied as a result of concerns under Adjudicative Guidelines E – Personal Conduct and H – Drug Involvement and J – Criminal Conduct as the result of the use of multiple illegal substances, mixing illegal drugs with alcohol, purchasing illegal drugs, using illegal drugs while possessing a security […]
Read moreNORTHWEST: Applicant military officer tested positive for un-prescribed medication in unit sweep, leading to imposition of NJP, loss of career field, Board of Inquiry, Promotion removal action, and actions to revoke clearance under Adjudicative Guidelines H – Drug Involvement, and J – Criminal Conduct. After presentation of case before Administrative Judge from the Defense Office […]
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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.
Jill Thomas has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, military defense counsel, and military judge. She has extensive experience in military justice, litigation and administrative processes.
Client defense contractor issued Statement of Reasons (SOR) under Adjudicative Guideline for Financial Considerations based upon a dozen accounts in collections, arrears, and/or Judgments, totaling approximately $22,000. After presentation of case at a Hearing, the Administrative Judge found FOR THE APPLICANT and granted the clearance.
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