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more_legal_areas security-clearance_denialA legal professional with experience providing security clearance representation to those that seek security clearance can greatly protect and maximize a person’s interests during this process. Security clearance is the authorization to access classified or secret national security information on a need-to-know basis. Military personnel, government contractors, law enforcement, private sector employees, and government employees seeking this authorization will greatly benefit from seeking security clearance representation.
Obtaining security clearance representation early in the process of requesting access to restricted information is the best way to ensure that your rights and interests are protected and maximized. To initiate the security clearance process, the applicant will be given a standardized application inquiring into the individual’s background. Once the application is complete, investigators all over the world will begin to conduct an in-depth investigation into his/her conduct and character. The following are just some facts that are typically gathered during this investigation: citizenship of applicant and family, birth verification, education, employment history, credit history, military records, involvement in civil or criminal litigation, time lived or spent abroad, mental health, and more.
Security clearance representation can be highly beneficial during the application process and during the investigation. One of the most important aspects of completing the security clearance application is to ensure that all questions are answered honestly. Any false statements or omissions on the application are taken very seriously and rarely go unnoticed during the investigations. Completing the security clearance application can be complex and confusing. Having security clearance representation during the application process can ensure that your application is truthful and conducive to your ultimate objective.
Prior to the personal interview, it is also extremely helpful to have strong security clearance representation. An attorney who is familiar with the security clearance process can brief an applicant about the types of questions asked and the best way to respond to these inquiries. There are also some questions that are not acceptable to ask, as indicated in the Executive Order. There are situations where an interviewer may attempt to extract this information by other means of questioning. Having security clearance representation can educate an applicant on how to handle these situations to ensure a favorable outcome in these interviews.
Security clearance representation is also important after security clearance has been revoked or denied. The process for security clearance appeals and judicial review are stricter, less forgiving, and more government centered than civil and criminal legal proceedings. Many legal rights do not apply during the security clearance process. Competent security clearance representation can help ensure that you have the most favorable chance at gaining clearance while protecting your rights and interests. If you would like to learn more about security clearance representation, please contact us to speak with a qualified and experienced attorney in your area.