SECURITY CLEARANCE APPEALS

SECURITY CLEARANCE RESPONSES AND APPEALS

It is crucial to take the revocation or denial of a security clearance seriously, as it can lead to the loss of employment. There are specific deadlines for submitting relevant information and requesting hearings and appeals. Failure to respond appropriately to the Statement of Reasons, Notice of Determination, or Notice of Intent can put an individual's security clearance and job at risk.

Each agency assesses the suitability of applicants for a security clearance based on the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines in SEAD 4. Our team has helped numerous federal employees, military personnel, and federal contractors across the country. We offer various levels of representation before all federal agencies.



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The SOR Response: Your First and Best Opportunity


The Statement of Reasons (SOR) is the government’s "charging document." It outlines the specific concerns—ranging from Guideline F (Financial) to Guideline H (Drug Involvement)—that threaten your eligibility. A professional response is disciplined. It addresses the allegations directly without volunteering unrelated information that could create new risks.

The Mitigation Matrix: We don't just "explain" the past; we mitigate it by building a factual record that proves the behavior is unlikely to recur with the icnlusion of the "Whole Person Concept."

    Administrative Hearings & Personal Appearances


If your written response does not immediately resolve the government's concerns, you may be required to appear before an Administrative Judge or a Senior Adjudicator.

DOHA Hearings: For DoD contractors, this is a formal legal proceeding. We conduct direct examinations of your witnesses, cross-examine government witnesses, and present a closing argument to the Judge.

Personal Appearances (PA): In agencies like the CIA, NSA, or DIA, the process is more informal but equally critical. We prepare you for the specific questioning styles of these panels to ensure your testimony remains consistent and credible.

    Agency-Specific Appeals Board (PSAB & DISAB)


If an Administrative Judge issues an unfavorable decision, the fight is not over. You have the right to appeal to the Personnel Security Appeals Board (PSAB) or the Defense Intelligence Security Appeals Board (DISAB).

Evidence: These boards generally do not accept "new" evidence. Instead, we must argue that the Judge’s decision was arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law.

Briefing: We draft sophisticated legal briefs that identify procedural errors or overlooked mitigating facts to seek a reversal of the denial.

Agencies We Defended Before

-Department of Defense (DoD) / DCS
-Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
-Intelligence Community (CIA, NSA, NGA, DIA)
-Department of Energy (DOE) - Q and L Clearances
-Department of State (DOS)
-Transportation Security Adminstration 

Critical Deadlines


In 2026, federal agencies are stricter than ever regarding timelines.

SOR Response: Typically 20 to 60 days.
Notice of Appeal: Often as short as 10 to 15 days after a denial.

Do not wait until the final week to seek counsel. Every day spent gathering evidence is a day added to the strength of your defense.

In 2026 deadlines are not negotiable, missing the deadline window can result in an automatic revocation of your clearance. Do not leave your career and financial stability without a fight. 

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