Your clearance is on the line—and you’re afraid one wrong step could cost you everything.

You worked hard to earn your position. You’ve passed background checks, committed years of service, and taken your role in national security seriously. But now, everything is on hold. You’ve received a Letter of Interrogatory, a Statement of Reasons, or have been flagged during your background investigation.

You’re anxious, confused, and wondering whether this is the end of your career.

It doesn’t have to be.

At National Security Law Firm (NSLF), we help people in your exact position every day—federal employees, active-duty service members, defense contractors, and intelligence professionals whose careers hinge on keeping or obtaining a security clearance. When everything is on the line, we step in with expert strategy, unmatched experience, and results that speak for themselves.

What Sets NSLF Apart—and Why It Matters for Your Career

Security clearance law is not a field you can “dabble” in. It requires mastery of classified systems, adjudicative guidelines, and internal agency protocols that many lawyers simply don’t understand. When evaluating security clearance lawyers, these red flags should stop you in your tracks:

  • Charging for consultations
  • Hiding their pricing
  • No government, military, or clearance experience
  • Practicing in unrelated areas like real estate or family law
  • Lack of experience with hearings or DOHA litigation
  • No published reviews or transparency around reputation
  • No support network of experts (psychologists, polygraphers, etc.)
  • Unclear or tiered pricing that escalates mid-case
  • Inability to assist with related issues like FOIA or federal employment

At NSLF, we check every box—and then some:

  • We offer free consultations so you can get honest guidance before committing.
  • We publish our transparent, flat-fee pricing on our website.
  • Our lawyers are former DOHA attorneys, JAG officers, and agency insiders.
  • We specialize in clearance and federal employment matters only—not personal injury or traffic tickets.
  • We litigate DOHA hearings weekly and never shy away from trial.
  • We’ve built a nationwide network of trusted experts to strengthen your defense.
  • Our attorneys hold clearances and understand the process firsthand.
  • We review every serious case through our internal Attorney Review Board.
  • We’ve earned a 4.9-star Google rating from real clients who’ve seen us win under pressure.

If you’re researching firms, look beyond the sales pitch. Verify their background. Ask the tough questions. And when you’re ready for a firm with nothing to hide, we’re here.

Meet Our Battle-Tested Team

  • Brett O’Brien – Former DOHA government attorney. Nationally recognized clearance strategist. Advisor to intelligence agencies and Army units.
  • Katie Quintana – Former Acting Chief Judge at the U.S. Department of Energy. Oversaw clearance revocation cases as a federal judge—now defends clients on the other side.
  • Duane “Dak” Kees – Former U.S. Attorney, Army JAG officer, and high-stakes national security litigator. Senate-confirmed and known for courtroom strength.
  • Luke Rose – 15+ years as a National Security Law attorney in the Army. Command-level advisor on clearance law, intelligence, and global legal missions.
  • Carl Marrone – Former L.A. County prosecutor and Army JAG. One of our go-to litigators for clearance hearings with unmatched courtroom confidence.
  • Sean Rogers – Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with extensive prosecution and defense experience. Focused on high-stakes, high-impact litigation.

Our Pricing: Flat, Transparent, and Fair

We know affordability matters. That’s why we offer:

  • SF-86 Review: $950 flat fee
  • Letter of Interrogatory (LOI) Response: $3,500 flat fee
  • Statement of Reasons (SOR) Response: $5,000 flat fee (includes $3,000 LOI credit)
  • Hearing Representation: $7,500 flat fee (includes travel)

Flexible Legal Financing Through Affirm
Break up your payment into 3, 6, 12, or 24 months. Check eligibility without impacting your credit. We get paid up front. You pay over time.

Additional Resources to Empower You

Visit our Security Clearance Strategy Center for:

  • Tips to avoid clearance-killing mistakes
  • Strategy guides for LOIs, SORs, and hearings
  • Adjudicative guideline breakdowns
  • What to do if you’ve already been denied
  • FAQs and case planning tips

Let’s Get to Work. You Deserve the Best.

✅ We’ll build a custom strategy backed by government and military experience
✅ We’ll anticipate government objections and rebut them proactively
✅ We’ll help you get your clearance—and your future—back on track

The sooner we start, the stronger your position.

Book your free consultation now. It’s confidential, fast, and the smartest decision you can make today.

Go to sleep tonight knowing you’ve found the right team. We’re battle-ready—and it’s our turn to fight for you.

National Security Law Firm: It’s Our Turn to Fight for You.