Security Clearance Lawyers - Located Near St. Marys, Georgia and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
Korody Law routinely represents members of the U.S .Navy and Department of Defense civilian employees and federal contractors facing loss or revocation of a security clearance. Mr. Korody and his team have represented clients before judges from the Department of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) for more than 15 years.
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Kings Bay Security Clearance Lawyer – National Security & Military Clearance Defense
Korody Law, P.A. represents service members, DoD civilians, and defense contractors stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in security clearance investigations, suspensions, revocations, and appeals. Whether you serve on an SSBN or SSGN, work in nuclear operations, support Trident Refit Facility, or are part of Marine Corps Security Forces, protecting your clearance is critical to your career and livelihood.
Founded by former Navy JAG Captain Patrick Korody, our firm has extensive experience handling clearance cases under the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines, including Guideline F (Financial), Guideline H (Drugs), Guideline E (Personal Conduct), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct).
Our security clearance lawyers frequently respond to DCSA requests and appear before DOHA security clearance judges.Security Clearance Defense for NSB Kings Bay
We represent submariners, Marines, and civilian personnel from all Kings Bay commands, including:
- SSBN and SSGN crews
- Trident Refit Facility (TRF)
- Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion
- Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT)
- DoD civilian employees
- Defense contractors with secret or TS/SCI access
At Kings Bay, a large percentage of billets require active secret or top secret clearances. Even minor issues can trigger a suspension, leaving Sailors and civilians unable to work in their normal role.
We Help With All Security Clearance Issues
Korody Law defends clients facing clearance issues under all adjudicative guidelines, including:
Guideline F – Financial Concerns
- Debt, collections, charge-offs
- Bankruptcy or foreclosure
- Failure to pay taxes
- Gambling issues
Guideline E – Personal Conduct
- Failure to report information
- Misleading investigators
- Unprofessional conduct
Guideline H – Drug Involvement
- Positive urinalysis
- Marijuana use (including off-duty or prior civilian use)
- Prescription misuse
Guideline J – Criminal Conduct
- DUI / alcohol-related offenses
- Domestic violence allegations
- Civilian arrests or charges
We also assist clients with suitability reviews, continuous vetting alerts, and CE/Trusted Workforce 2.0 issues.
Clearance Suspensions at Kings Bay
If your command has suspended your clearance, you may have been moved to:
- an administrative duty position
- a non-sensitive billet
- temporary hold or restriction of duties
This is usually the first sign your clearance is in jeopardy. You have the right to challenge the suspension and present mitigating evidence.
DOHA & DoD DCSA Response and Appeal Representation
We assist with every stage of the security clearance review process:
- Response to Statement of Reasons (SOR)
- Response to Letter of Intent (LOI)
- DOHA hearings for contractors
- Written appeals to DCSA AVS for military/civilian employees
- Reinstatement requests
- Mitigation packages and character evidence
A well-crafted response often results in clearance restoration without a hearing.
How We Defend Your Clearance
Our strategy includes:
- Reviewing your investigative file and all allegations
- Identifying errors or unsupported claims
- Gathering mitigating evidence and documentation
- Preparing detailed written rebuttals
- Representing you at hearings or appeals, if required
- Coordinating with military commands and security managers
We understand the sensitive nature of submarine community operations and the necessity of rapid, effective action when clearance issues arise.
Security Clearance Issues Common at Kings Bay
- Positive drug test (especially THC or prescription misuse)
- Financial instability due to deployment cycles or family hardship
- Civilian arrests in Georgia or Florida
- Alcohol misuse incidents
- Domestic disputes resulting in police reports
- Failure to self-report off-duty incidents
- Concerning social media conduct
These are the most frequent issues triggering CE alerts and clearance reviews at Kings Bay.
Why Choose Korody Law
- Former Navy and Marine Corps JAGs with significant security clearance and national security law experience
- Based in Jacksonville, within driving distance of Kings Bay
- Experience handling submarine community cases
- Thousands of clients represented in military law and clearance matters
- Proven track record of clearance restoration and mitigation
Free Confidential Consultation
If your clearance was suspended or you received a Letter of Intent or Statement of Reasons at Kings Bay, you must act quickly. Your career, income, and future advancement rely on an active clearance.
Request a Free Security Clearance Consultation
Korody Law, P.A. – Security Clearance Lawyer Serving NSB Kings Bay
Our offices are conveniently located in Jacksonville, FL, close to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
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)), we do not charge for a consultation fee.