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The attorneys at the The Zipin Law Firm have helped numerous clients obtain government security clearances, conduct interviews and provide advice regarding security clearance denials, refusals and appeals.
Security clearances authorize access to information which would otherwise be forbidden. Many government and industry jobs commonly require security clearances. Security clearances are also often necessary for Information Technology jobs. If a security clearance is required to access information, that information is considered classified. Both individuals and groups can be issued a security clearance.
Common Security Clearances
The two most common government security clearances in the United States are Secret and Top Secret. Nearly all state or local law enforcement information needed may be shared at an unclassified level. Sharing of classified information can usually be accomplished at a Secret level.
Requirements
A person must meet certain requirements concerning character, criminal record, and credit history to obtain a security clearance. The requirements to be eligible for a security clearance become stricter as the level of security becomes higher. Presidential Executive Order (EO) mandates background investigation and records checks for both types of security clearances. These procedures are required by the EO in order to grant a security clearance.
The security clearance process has setbacks which prevent many employees, who would otherwise be considered trustworthy, from obtaining this necessary authorization. Attorneys at the Zipin Law Firm will take the appropriate steps to ensure that the process was properly followed by determining why a security clearance was denied and what can be done to maximize the chances of reversing the initial denial.
Your Options
If you feel that you were denied a security clearance or are having trouble retaining a security clearance for your military or civilian career, you may benefit from a consultation with an attorney at the Zipin Law Firm.
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