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B. Daniel Lynch is an experienced litigation and security clearance attorney who can help you get a security clearance, or protect your current security clearance, including providing any or all of the following services:

- Counseling you on:

  • properly filling out the SF-86/ e-QIP security clearance application;
  • answering Interrogatories;
  • preparation for the investigative interview;

[call toll-free: 877-839-2504]

– Assisting in preparing your response to the Statement of Reasons/ Letter of Intent

– Preparing your case for Hearing/Appearance before an Administrative Judge

– Representing you at the Hearing before an Administrative Judge.

– Writing your appellate brief if there is an appeal from the Decision of the Administrative Judge

   
Our clients have benefitted from the above services in various circumstances which could have led to the denial or loss of a clearance, including:

(a) contact with a foreign family member, business or professional associate, friend, or other person who is a citizen of or resident in a foreign country
(b) connections to a foreign person
(d) sharing living quarters with a person or persons, regardless of citizenship status, if that relationship creates a heightened risk of foreign inducement, manipulation, pressure, or coercion;
(e) a substantial business, financial, or property interest in a foreign country, or in any foreign-owned or foreign-operated business
(i) conduct, especially while traveling outside the U.S., which may make the individual vulnerable to exploitation, pressure, or coercion
[Guideline B: Foreign Influence]

(1) possession of a current foreign passport;
(2) military service or a willingness to bear arms for a foreign country;
(7) voting in a foreign election;
[Guideline C: Foreign Preference]


(a) sexual behavior of a criminal nature, whether or not the individual has been prosecuted;
(b) a pattern of compulsive, self-destructive, or high risk sexual behavior
(c) sexual behavior that causes an individual to be vulnerable to coercion, exploitation, or duress;
(d) sexual behavior of a public nature and/or that reflects lack of discretion or judgment.
[Guideline D: Sexual Behavior]

any failure to provide truthful and candid answers during the security clearance process or any other failure to cooperate with the security clearance process.
[Guideline E: Personal Conduct]

(a) inability or unwillingness to satisfy debts;
(c) a history of not meeting financial obligations;
(f) financial problems that are linked to drug abuse, alcoholism, gambling problems, or other issues of security concern.
[Guideline F: Financial Considerations]

(a) alcohol-related incidents away from work, such as driving while under the influence, fighting, child or spouse abuse, disturbing the peace, or other incidents of concern, regardless of whether the individual is diagnosed as an alcohol abuser or alcohol dependent;
(d) diagnosis by a duly qualified medical professional (e.g., physician, clinical psychologist, or psychiatrist) of alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence;
(f) relapse after diagnosis of alcohol abuse or dependence and completion of an alcohol rehabilitation program;
[Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption]

Use of an illegal drug or misuse of a prescription drug
(b) drug abuse is the illegal use of a drug or use of a legal drug in a manner that deviates from approved medical direction. 
(c) illegal drug possession, including cultivation, processing, manufacture, purchase, sale, or distribution; or possession of drug paraphernalia;
(g) any illegal drug use after being granted a security clearance;
[Guideline H: Drug Involvement]

(a) behavior that casts doubt on an individual's judgment, reliability, or trustworthiness that is not covered under any other guideline, including but not limited to emotionally unstable, irresponsible, dysfunctional, violent, paranoid, or bizarre behavior;
(c) the individual has failed to follow treatment advice related to a diagnosed emotional, mental, or personality condition, e.g., failure to take prescribed medication.
[Guideline I: Psychological Conditions]

(a) a single serious crime or multiple lesser offenses;
(b) discharge or dismissal from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;
(c) allegation or admission of criminal conduct, regardless of whether the person was formally charged, formally prosecuted or convicted;
[Guideline J: Criminal Conduct]

Deliberate or negligent failure to comply with rules and regulations for protecting classified or other sensitive information
(a) deliberate or negligent disclosure of classified or other protected information to unauthorized persons,
(b) collecting or storing classified or other protected information in any unauthorized location;
(c) loading, drafting, editing, modifying, storing, transmitting, or otherwise handling classified reports, data, or other information on any unapproved equipment
(e) copying classified or other protected information in a manner designed to conceal or remove classification or other document control markings;
(g) any failure to comply with rules for the protection of classified or other sensitive information;
(h) negligence or lax security habits that persist despite counseling by management;
[Guideline K: Handling Protected Information]

(a) any employment or service, whether compensated or volunteer, with:
(1) the government of a foreign country;
(2) any foreign national, organization, or other entity;
(b) failure to report or fully disclose an outside activity when this is required.
[Guideline L: Outside Activities]
Noncompliance with rules, procedures, guidelines or regulations pertaining to information technology systems
(a) illegal or unauthorized entry into any information technology system or component thereof;
(d) downloading, storing, or transmitting classified information on or to any unauthorized software, hardware, or information technology system;
(e) unauthorized use of a government or other information technology system;
(g) negligence or lax security habits in handling information technology that persist despite counseling by management;
[Guideline M: Use of Information Technology Systems]

Call B. Daniel Lynch toll free at 1-877-839-2504 or e-mail BDLLO@aol.com to discuss how we can help you. All communications are confidential and privileged.

Evening, weekend appointments or phone consultations may be scheduled.

Attorney's fees are reasonable, may be tax deductible, and can be a good investment in your career and future income [see FAQs].

B. Daniel Lynch Law Offices
301 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 709
Pasadena, CA 91101-1911
BDLLO@aol.com
(626) 796-3182    Toll Free: 1-877-839-2504



Security clearance attorney B. Daniel Lynch, California State Bar No. 57661, can provide you with legal counsel at all stages of the security clearance process in both Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) and SCI areas. For example, in the DOHA proceedings, attorney Lynch can provide legal advice regarding taking polygraph examinations, the pitfalls of filling out the SF-86, and on how to best respond to a Statement of Reasons. If the case goes to a hearing, he will assist you in preparing the case for the most effective presentation of evidence and argument, and will represent you at the hearing. If there is an appeal, he can also represent you at that stage in preparation and filing of the Applicant's Brief on Appeal.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information at this web site is for advertising and general information purposes. This information is not intended to be legal advice for you to rely on to make decisions regarding your particular situation.  

B. Daniel Lynch Law Offices
301 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 709
Pasadena, CA 91101-1911
BDLLO@aol.com
(626) 796-3182    Toll Free: 1-877-839-2504

Security clearance attorney B. Daniel Lynch, California State Bar No. 57661, can provide you with legal counsel at all stages of the security clearance process in both Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) and SCI areas. For example, in the DOHA proceedings, attorney Lynch can provide legal advice regarding taking polygraph examinations, the pitfalls of filling out the SF-86, and on how to best respond to a Statement of Reasons. If the case goes to a hearing, he will assist you in preparing the case for the most effective presentation of evidence and argument, and will represent you at the hearing. If there is an appeal, he can also represent you at that stage in preparation and filing of the Applicant’s Brief on Appeal.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information at this web site is for advertising and general information purposes. This information is not intended to be legal advice for you to rely on to make decisions regarding your particular situation.