Security clearance law - Jacksonville, florida law firm
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Korody Law is a nationally recognized security clearance defense law firm that has handled security clearance appeals, personal appearances, and hearings across the Intelligence Community and before other federal government agencies. Mr. Korody won his first security clearance in 2008 and has represented hundreds of security clearance applicants and holders facing suspension, revocation, or denial.
Why Trust Korody Law with your clearance case?
A Google search will yield all types of law firms soliciting your security clearance case. Most of them won’t even have offices in Florida. Most of these attorneys have no prior intelligence community or Department of Defense experience. Many law firms will have your case entirely handled by a paralegal despite you paying a significant fee so you could have an attorney! At Korody Law, you will work directly with a former JAG lawyer to prepare your security clearance case.
Korody Law is led by Patrick Korody, a former active duty Navy JAG and federal prosecutor with over 20 years of military service. We understand the stakes. We understand the law. And we know how to win.
Our clients benefit from:
Deep knowledge of security clearance adjudicative guidelines
Strategic defense planning tailored to your issues and background
Responsive and professional at a fair price
Experience before DOHA security clearance judges and personal appearance hearings at all federal agencies
Security Clearance Case Consultation
Let Korody Law provide you a case consultation.
If you have a Letter of Intent or Statement of Reasons from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) (formerly the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoDCAF)) or other government adjudicating official, we do not charge for a consultation fee.
Korody Law is Florida's premier National Security Law Firm.
Korody Law, located in Jacksonville, Florida, was founded in 2015 when Mr. Korody left active duty. Since then, he has been joined by other veteran JAG attorneys including CDR Jason Ayeroff, JAGC, USN (Retired), CAPT Robert Crow, JAGC, USN (Retired), and former Marine Corps JAG Matthew Thomas. Each lawyer has maintained a security clearance and represented clients facing security clearance concerns based on SEAD-4, the National Security Guidelines. Most commonly the firm sees security clearance issues stem from criminal conduct, personal conduct, financial issues, foreign influence, and drug use.
Do not respond to the adjudicators without speaking to a lawyer.
The process to apply for a security clearance includes completing the security clearance questionnaire (SF-86 or “e-QIP”) and a background investigation. The investigation made include an interview of the applicant, field investigations, obtaining court, medical, and financial records, and a polygraph. The investigation is driven by the level of clearance sought and the issues identified during the investigation.
The investigation is forwarded to an adjudicator for the agency. For DoD clearances, the adjudicators are at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). DCSA is the largest security clearance clearinghouse in the federal government and handles all clearances for DoD military, civilians, and contractors. Members of the Intelligence Community such as the National Security Agency (NSA) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have their own adjudicators.
On occasion, adjudicators will contact applicants or use investigators to obtain additional information from an applicant or holder going through a reinvestigation. This may be in the form of a request for information sent via the security manager or a phone call from an investigator. At the first sign that there are concerns regarding your eligibility to hold a national security position, you should reach out to Korody Law.
Word choice is important with security clearance adjudicators. So is providing supporting documentation. The attorneys at Korody Law are experienced using the right words and providing the right documents to mitigate security clearance concerns. This is very important with respect to criminal conduct, drug use, and financial issues.
FLORIDA'S TOP SECURITY CLEARANCE LAW FIRM
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How to appeal a clearance denial?
The specific appeal process varies from agency to agency. For example, at NSA you get an appearance before a panel of adjudicators while in the DoD you can appear before a Department of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) security clearance judge. Some agencies only allow a written rebuttal. Your rights to appeal are spelled out in the notice of intent to deny/revoke the clearance.
My clearance is suspended. What happens next?
A security clearance suspension is a temporary removal of eligibility to access classified information pending an investigation into an adverse report regarding the individual’s conduct or ability to safeguard classified information. The clearance will either be reinstated or the revocation process will start.
How do I know what is going On with my security clearance?
Security clearance investigations and adjudications take a long time, and there is little visibility into the process. However, the first sign that there may be issues occur when an investigator reaches out regarding specific matters or a Statement of Reasons/Letter of Intent is issued. The Statement of Reasons (“SOR”) will clearly state the concerns and reference the National Security Guidelines.
Don't take chances with your security clearance
Our team of lawyers has unmatched credentials. We win security clearance cases. The lawyer you talk to for your consultation will represent you throughout your case.
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Experience With All Adjudicative Guidelines
Common Security Clearance Issues We Handle
At Korody Law, we assist clients throughout Florida with all aspects of security clearance law, including:
Responding to a Statement of Reasons (SOR)
Guidance during a security clearance investigation
Preparation for a DOHA hearing
Mitigating issues related to foreign influence, financial problems, drug use, or criminal conduct
Security clearance denials and revocations
Appeals of unfavorable clearance decisions
Our experience includes representing active duty military, DoD civilians, government contractors, and federal employees.
Why you need a florida security clearance lawyer
If you live in Florida and your job requires a security clearance, your ability to maintain or obtain that clearance is vital to your career. Whether you are in the military, work for a defense contractor, or hold a federal position, losing your clearance can mean losing your job. When your clearance is at risk, hiring an experienced Florida security clearance lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make.
Areas We Serve in Florida
Korody Law has represented security clearance clients across Florida, including:
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Melbourne
Tampa
Orlando
Miami
Panama City
Key West
And all military installations across the state
Security Clearance Lawyer Serving Jacksonville, NAS Jacksonville, Mayport, and Kings Bay
Korody Law represents service members, DoD civilians, and contractors worldwide, with a special focus on clients stationed in Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding military installations. Many of our clearance clients serve at:
- NAS Jacksonville – Aviation, FRCSE, VP and HSM squadrons
- Naval Station Mayport – DDG crews, LCS crews, HSM detachments
- NSB Kings Bay – SSBN/SSGN crews, TRF, SWFLANT, Marine Security Forces
- Marine Corps Blount Island Command
Because these installations support high-level national security missions, even minor issues can trigger security clearance review or suspension. Korody Law helps clients respond quickly and effectively to investigations, Continuous Evaluation alerts, LOIs, and SORs.
Types of Security Clearance Problems We Handle
We defend clients facing clearance issues under all adjudicative guidelines, including:
- Guideline F – Financial Issues (debt, collections, bankruptcy, tax problems)
- Guideline H – Drug Involvement (positive urinalysis, prescription misuse)
- Guideline E – Personal Conduct (failure to report, dishonesty, misconduct)
- Guideline J – Criminal Conduct (DUIs, domestic incidents, arrests)
- Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption
- Guideline B – Foreign Influence
- Guideline D – Sexual Behavior Issues
We also help with Continuous Evaluation (CE) issues, insider-threat allegations, and eligibility reviews related to Trusted Workforce 2.0.
How We Help You Protect Your Clearance
Korody Law provides full-service assistance for clearance problems, including:
- Response to Statements of Reasons (SOR)
- Response to Letters of Intent (LOI)
- DOHA hearings (for contractors)
- DoD DCSA written appeals (for military & civilian employees)
- Mitigation packages and evidence development
- Representation during investigations
Our experience as former military attorneys and federal practitioners allows us to craft strong mitigation strategies that address each allegation directly and persuasively.
Related Services
- Security Clearance Lawyer
- Kings Bay Security Clearance Lawyer
- Mayport Military Lawyer
- NAS Jacksonville Military Defense
- Administrative Separation Board Lawyer
- NJP / Captain’s Mast Defense
Why Choose Korody Law for Clearance Defense in Florida
- Former Navy JAG Captain with extensive national-security experience
- Thousands of clearance, military justice, and national security cases handled
- Located in Jacksonville — close to NAS Jax, Mayport, and Kings Bay
- Direct attorney contact and personalized strategy
- Experience with DoD DCSA, DOHA, ODNI, DHS, DOE, and intelligence community clearances
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If your clearance has been suspended or you received a Letter of Intent or Statement of Reasons, act immediately. Early action makes a major difference in whether your clearance is reinstated.
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Korody Law, P.A. — Jacksonville Security Clearance Lawyer