The Federal Employee’s Guide to Protecting Your Security Clearance.

A comprehensive legal resource for navigating investigations, adjudications, and revocations.

Holding a security clearance is a privilege that comes with immense liability. Whether you hold a Top Secret or Secret Clearance, a Department of Energy “Q” Clearance, or a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) designation, the rules for compliance are strict—and the penalties for error are severe.

Many professionals believe that as long as they aren’t “spying,” they are safe. This is false.

Under federal statutes like 18 U.S.C. § 1924, even the unauthorized removal of materials due to negligence can lead to criminal prosecution and immediate removal from federal service.

What You Will Find Inside

The Security Clearance Defense Kit is a robust reference guide designed by federal employment attorneys. It covers:

Clearance Levels and Compartments: A detailed explanation of the major clearance levels (TS, S, C, Q, L) and SCI and SAP access controls / compartments
Key Stages of the Security Clearance Process: Descriptions of the application, investigation, adjudication and continuous evaluation processes
Cost of Non-Compliance: Understanding administrative sanctions vs criminal liability
Your Right to Due Process: The importance of written and oral responses as well as hearings for clearance suspensions, denials or revocations

Disclaimer: This is attorney advertising. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything contained in this resource without consulting an attorney. Use of and access to this resource does not create an attorney-client relationship between Solomon Law Firm, PLLC and the user.

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Award-Winning Attorneys for Security Clearance Law

The successful acquisition and maintenance of security clearance is an elaborate process. It is an affirmation from the federal government that you can be trusted with sensitive information. An individual will only be granted a clearance if the government finds that doing so is in the interest of national security.

When You Need Experienced Counsel, Call Solomon Law Firm, PLLC

Our award-winning attorneys have resolved clearance issues for federal employees and contractors worldwide.
Our team of thought leaders are published national security law scholars, and have lectured at institutions like Johns Hopkins.
We handle clearance cases for CIA, NSA, NGA, DIA, etc., including appeals before all major agencies.
Our team provides guidance from SF-86/e-QIP forms to SOR responses and federal DOHA/DOD hearings.

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