Stackhouse Law Firm, Ltd. - Military Defender Legal Blog

At Military Defender, we regularly represent service members, federal employees, and defense contractors who are concerned that foreign contacts — or even marriage to a foreign national — may jeopardize their security clearance. These fears are understandable. Security clearance adjudications closely examine foreign relationships under the “foreign influence” guidelines. However, the existence of foreign contacts alone does not automatically result…

At Military Defender, we frequently represent service members, federal employees, and defense contractors whose security clearances are denied or revoked due to financial concerns. For many professionals, this comes as a shock. Financial struggles are common, yet within the security clearance process, they are often viewed as potential indicators of risk. A clearance denial based on finances does not mean…

For many service members, losing a security clearance can be just as devastating as a criminal conviction—sometimes even more so. A clearance suspension, denial, or revocation can remove a service member from their position overnight, halt promotions, and ultimately lead to involuntary separation from the military. All of this can happen without a court-martial, criminal charges, or a guilty finding…