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Alan Vaughan Edmunds

San Diego, CA

Licensed for 45 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

National Security ClearancesWe Offer Nationally Ranked Representation for Security Clearance Matters.National Security Clearance CasesThe Edmunds Law Firm has more than 40 years of extensive experience with the entire spectrum of National Security Clearance problems. Because this is a complex body of law, it is essential to consult an attorney who has a deep understanding of how it works, especially when it comes to denials.At the Edmunds Law Firm, we have a proven track record of success in handling even the most complicated National Security Clearance cases, including those involving:Allegiance to the United StatesForeign InfluenceForeign PreferenceSexual BehaviorPersonal ConductFinancial ConsiderationsAlcohol ConsumptionDrug InvolvementPsychological ConditionsCriminal ConductHandling of Protected InformationOutside ActivitiesUse of Information Technology SystemsExperience Makes the DifferenceAWARD-WINNING LAW FIRM. SERVING NATIONWIDE SINCE 1976.Military LawAttorney Alan V. Edmunds has been representing clients throughout the United States on Military matters for over 40 years. In many cases he has received National recognition relative to the defense of Military clients and Courts-Martial.Mr. Edmunds has been featured in numerous newspapers throughout the United States and appeared on national TV relative to his representation of defendants in Military cases. Mr. Edmunds has represented individuals from the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force and Coast Guard. If you have a question concerning Military criminal charges or administrative discharge mattersProviding Experienced Legal Representation for Military Members & SpousesAttorney Alan Edmunds has been an attorney for 40 years with offices in California and national clients across the United States and international clients from over 31 countries. He has earned a B.A Degree from the Univ. of Miami; an MBA from the Univ. of Phoenix; a Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson; and a Masters of Divinity from the Univ. of Jerusalem.Mr. Edmunds has been honored by selection as a Judge Pro Tem in the San Diego Superior Courts – Family Law Division and has earned national recognition as an author, lecturer and college instructor and trial attorney. He is credentialed as a Calif College Instructor, a Generalist with Society of Human Resource Managers, an Ordained Presbyterian Church Elder and an Evangelical Christian Minister Ordained January 2016.Mr. Edmunds has written and published two books in the area of national security clearance applications and appeals. Both books are available through the law Firm web sites such as nationalsecurityclearances.com or Amazon.com. His case work is featured on law Firm web sites as well as government web sites displaying his case victories. These have proven to be a great resource for clients.Alan Edmunds and his wife Julie are Ministry Partners with Alpha International Ministries and World Visions. Mr. Edmunds has also joined Ligonier Ministries as a Ministry Partner. They have financially sponsored over 10 children from countries around the world through high school. Their mission work is on a global basis and ongoing. Currently they also sponsor a Minister and his family on a monthly basis in India. Mr. Edmunds and his family currently attend the Summit Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.Throughout his career as an attorney Mr. Edmunds has helped clients in over 30 states. He has appeared on local and national television including talk show appearances. He has been featured on both radio and television concerning cases that received national attention. He often is called to consult for newspapers and wire service bureaus on breaking news events. He has been acclaimed as one of the countries leading trial attorneys in the area of National Security Clearance matters. In California his Family law practice includes representing professional athletes, celebrities and business leaders.

Practices Areas

Military Law

Language

English

Contact

The Edmunds Law Firm10731 Treena StSuite 204San Diego, CA, 92131

Office: (844) 461-1304

Website: N/A

Reviews

Crystal
March 24, 2022

I can’t say enough about the Edmunds Law firm. They helped every step of the way including prepping all documents and making sure they were all there. I was able to settle before the hearing because of all the evidence and documentation that they had prepped! All the stress and waiting were made easier because I had them representing me. I even had a situation where they got me a new judge and to start over because of an error on the government's end! With the flat-rate fee, I never had to worry about what it was going to cost with all of the extra work also! I wouldn’t have been able to do this without them and have the confidence I have without them!!

anonymous
February 17, 2022

I am almost certain I would have not received the favorable decision with my security clearance if it wasn’t for Mr. Edmunds and his amazing team. His team was quick in responding to the government and putting together an extensive packet with mitigating evidence. His team was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls, they were also very empathetic and very respectful with the difficult situation I was going through. Mr. Edmunds extensive experience was pivotal in preparing me for the hearing. Prior to this, I had zero experience in dealing with legal matters and the court system. Mr. Edmunds met with me personally on various occasions to go over my case and the strategy we would take during the hearing. On the day of the hearing the government brought up 2 exhibits against me, Mr. Edmunds firm had prepared a packet with over 15 mitigating exhibits in my defense. It was clear to me that on the day of the trial we had the upper hand. In the DOHA written decision, the judge wrote about me “he impressed me as a young man with maturity and candor well beyond his years”. Again, I am certain the hearing wouldn’t have gone as well as it did if Mr. Edmunds hadn’t prepared me so well. Mr. Edmunds law firm saved my career and what I have worked so hard to obtain; and for that reason I am extremely grateful! For reference, I received a SOR under adjudication guideline H.

Adam
November 26, 2021

Had a couple things come up due to some misunderstanding and decided to call The Edmunds Law Firm. I spoke with Alan on the very first call and it was decided to press forward. The team at Edmunds Law Firm was professional, responsive and very helpful. They gave me the guidance to obtain all the information, documents, and other requirements necessary for them to compile and submit an appeal on my behalf and a favorable decision was made. Absolutely thrilled and I appreciate them very much. Hate to say it, but they dont charge enough. What a steal!! Thanks for your services. Now on with life!

Dean
November 22, 2021

I highly recommend The Edmunds Law Firm for any security clearance issues you may be having. Now that the Military has transited into the Continuous Evaluation (CE) review process you need to know what to do when your command receives a (CER) Continuous Evaluation Report on you from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). I had no idea what to do and there were little to no instructions how to reply to this time sensitive response. At the time, I didn’t know about The Edmunds Law Firm (TELF) and the CER input I submitted resulted in a denial which elevated my security clearance investigation to a Statement Of Reasons (SOR). First lessons learned, if you receive a CER don’t submit your reply yourself. A self-submitted CER response will have little to no chance of receiving a positive reply. After my failed attempt on submitting my own reply to the CER, DCSA forwarded my case to the next and final step (SOR) before having to request to petition the court. Once again, I was going to submit my own reply to the SOR because I didn’t realize there were law firms that specialized in government security clearances rebuttals. After allowing 45 out of my 60 days to expire on the response to my SOR I searched the internet to find out if there were any companies that specialize in government security clearance issues. I found TELF in an internet search I conducted. From the moment of my first call, I had nothing but positive things to say about how TELF handled my case. The owner, Alan Edmunds, answered my call and arranged for his firm to handle my SOR response. Alan and his firm specialize in security issues like CE and SOR and they will not disappoint you in their work to produce a professional and creditable response document. With just two weeks to respond, I was not sure if Alan’s firm could help me. Alan told me it would be challenging to submit all my documentation but he was willing to represent me in my SOR response. Alan assigned me one of his paralegals to assist in formatting my response. The experience of interacting with my assigned paralegal was nothing short of outstanding. The paralegal assembles and formats the information requested from you in a document that meets the CE/SRO submission guidelines. TELF fees are fixed and very reasonable ($1,800) considering the input required and subsequent positive result decides if you will ever work at a job requiring a security clearance. Once the documents are collected and ready for submission you will be able to review and make changes. After your review, they will give you the documents for submission to your security officer. TELF also submits your package to DCSA as a back-up. The results from my SOR investigation came back approved and I kept my security clearance. I am confident without The Edmunds Law Firm the results of my investigation would have most likely been unsuccessful. Also, Alan Edmunds told me, if for some reason the SOR comes back denied he will represent me for a fixed price in court to challenge the SOR denial. The bottom line: If you receive a CER/SOR hire The Edmunds Law Firm to represent you for a successful outcome to your security clearance investigation.

anonymous
September 14, 2021

I received a Supplemental Information Request (SIR) from DoD CAF and recognized that I needed assistance to generate a response. I researched available attorneys and found excellent reviews for the Edmunds firm. I submitted a request for assistance on a Friday evening and received a call from Mr. Edmunds on Saturday. I retained his firm based upon that initial discussion and we started the response package on the same day. I was assigned a very responsive team who assembled the package for my response to DoD CAF. Within one business day of submitting the response, my case was favorably adjudicated by DoD CAF! The Edmunds team successfully presented my whole person defense through their comprehensive response package. I could not have achieved this result without their representation and especially not at this stage of the process. I never had to go to a SOR or formal hearing. Hire this firm if you value your career! They understand this process and they can get favorable results!

James
August 7, 2021

The Edmunds Law Firm was incredibly efficient at handling my Security Clearance case. The entire team was hands on and provided the best customer service I have ever experienced. They are 1000% dedicated! The best Law Firm for such delicate matters.

anonymous
July 18, 2021

Like anyone contacting a lawyer you are in a stressful state and one of the first questions you will probably ask is based on the other cases you have done do you think I have a good shot at winning mines? And the answer is well there is only one of you and your case is yours. Thats the best answer to hear because they treated me special and not like every other case that they handle. Edmunds has all the experience that's needed for them to put their best foot forward to win your case. Hands down the best option to go with. I had a extremely difficult and challenging case and waited 9 months to get a decision, going with Edmunds was worth the wait for my favorable decision! DONT GO WITH ANYONE ELSE BESIDES EDMUNDS!!

Veronica
April 7, 2021

The government denied my security clearance for unfair reasons, my coworkers had successfully used Mr. Edmunds lawyer services and were able to get their denial revoked. Him and his staff are extremely professional, very quickly I got their assistance and they made me feel safe and confident when they told me how we were going to defend my case. I gathered some paperwork and work with them closely. They created a very professional and complete appeal package and we answered to the government. I’m optimistic of the outcome as all my peers that have used Mr Edmunds got their security clearances back. I recommend him and his staff 100%.

Angela
September 14, 2020

The government was trying to deny my security clearance. I searched the web and came across Mr. Alan law firm, I immediately contacted them and him and his team got right on it. They all was so nice and helpful. Even though I didn’t believe in my self, they did. They knew my situation and they was willing to help me. They will fight for you, I”m so glad I choose them to represent me in this matte. I was granted my clearance because of the help from the “Edmunds law firm”. I really really appreciate you all for you help, and I would must definitely refer them to someone in need of help with there clearance. If they had a 10 starts I would give them 10 starts. Thank you again guys for your help!!

anonymous
August 27, 2020

All my appreciation and respect for Attorney Alan Edmunds and I got favorable decision from DOHA judge in my case.

Crystal
March 24, 2022

I can’t say enough about the Edmunds Law firm. They helped every step of the way including prepping all documents and making sure they were all there. I was able to settle before the hearing because of all the evidence and documentation that they had prepped! All the stress and waiting were made easier because I had them representing me. I even had a situation where they got me a new judge and to start over because of an error on the government's end! With the flat-rate fee, I never had to worry about what it was going to cost with all of the extra work also! I wouldn’t have been able to do this without them and have the confidence I have without them!!

anonymous
February 17, 2022

I am almost certain I would have not received the favorable decision with my security clearance if it wasn’t for Mr. Edmunds and his amazing team. His team was quick in responding to the government and putting together an extensive packet with mitigating evidence. His team was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls, they were also very empathetic and very respectful with the difficult situation I was going through. Mr. Edmunds extensive experience was pivotal in preparing me for the hearing. Prior to this, I had zero experience in dealing with legal matters and the court system. Mr. Edmunds met with me personally on various occasions to go over my case and the strategy we would take during the hearing. On the day of the hearing the government brought up 2 exhibits against me, Mr. Edmunds firm had prepared a packet with over 15 mitigating exhibits in my defense. It was clear to me that on the day of the trial we had the upper hand. In the DOHA written decision, the judge wrote about me “he impressed me as a young man with maturity and candor well beyond his years”. Again, I am certain the hearing wouldn’t have gone as well as it did if Mr. Edmunds hadn’t prepared me so well. Mr. Edmunds law firm saved my career and what I have worked so hard to obtain; and for that reason I am extremely grateful! For reference, I received a SOR under adjudication guideline H.

Adam
November 26, 2021

Had a couple things come up due to some misunderstanding and decided to call The Edmunds Law Firm. I spoke with Alan on the very first call and it was decided to press forward. The team at Edmunds Law Firm was professional, responsive and very helpful. They gave me the guidance to obtain all the information, documents, and other requirements necessary for them to compile and submit an appeal on my behalf and a favorable decision was made. Absolutely thrilled and I appreciate them very much. Hate to say it, but they dont charge enough. What a steal!! Thanks for your services. Now on with life!

Dean
November 22, 2021

I highly recommend The Edmunds Law Firm for any security clearance issues you may be having. Now that the Military has transited into the Continuous Evaluation (CE) review process you need to know what to do when your command receives a (CER) Continuous Evaluation Report on you from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). I had no idea what to do and there were little to no instructions how to reply to this time sensitive response. At the time, I didn’t know about The Edmunds Law Firm (TELF) and the CER input I submitted resulted in a denial which elevated my security clearance investigation to a Statement Of Reasons (SOR). First lessons learned, if you receive a CER don’t submit your reply yourself. A self-submitted CER response will have little to no chance of receiving a positive reply. After my failed attempt on submitting my own reply to the CER, DCSA forwarded my case to the next and final step (SOR) before having to request to petition the court. Once again, I was going to submit my own reply to the SOR because I didn’t realize there were law firms that specialized in government security clearances rebuttals. After allowing 45 out of my 60 days to expire on the response to my SOR I searched the internet to find out if there were any companies that specialize in government security clearance issues. I found TELF in an internet search I conducted. From the moment of my first call, I had nothing but positive things to say about how TELF handled my case. The owner, Alan Edmunds, answered my call and arranged for his firm to handle my SOR response. Alan and his firm specialize in security issues like CE and SOR and they will not disappoint you in their work to produce a professional and creditable response document. With just two weeks to respond, I was not sure if Alan’s firm could help me. Alan told me it would be challenging to submit all my documentation but he was willing to represent me in my SOR response. Alan assigned me one of his paralegals to assist in formatting my response. The experience of interacting with my assigned paralegal was nothing short of outstanding. The paralegal assembles and formats the information requested from you in a document that meets the CE/SRO submission guidelines. TELF fees are fixed and very reasonable ($1,800) considering the input required and subsequent positive result decides if you will ever work at a job requiring a security clearance. Once the documents are collected and ready for submission you will be able to review and make changes. After your review, they will give you the documents for submission to your security officer. TELF also submits your package to DCSA as a back-up. The results from my SOR investigation came back approved and I kept my security clearance. I am confident without The Edmunds Law Firm the results of my investigation would have most likely been unsuccessful. Also, Alan Edmunds told me, if for some reason the SOR comes back denied he will represent me for a fixed price in court to challenge the SOR denial. The bottom line: If you receive a CER/SOR hire The Edmunds Law Firm to represent you for a successful outcome to your security clearance investigation.

anonymous
September 14, 2021

I received a Supplemental Information Request (SIR) from DoD CAF and recognized that I needed assistance to generate a response. I researched available attorneys and found excellent reviews for the Edmunds firm. I submitted a request for assistance on a Friday evening and received a call from Mr. Edmunds on Saturday. I retained his firm based upon that initial discussion and we started the response package on the same day. I was assigned a very responsive team who assembled the package for my response to DoD CAF. Within one business day of submitting the response, my case was favorably adjudicated by DoD CAF! The Edmunds team successfully presented my whole person defense through their comprehensive response package. I could not have achieved this result without their representation and especially not at this stage of the process. I never had to go to a SOR or formal hearing. Hire this firm if you value your career! They understand this process and they can get favorable results!

James
August 7, 2021

The Edmunds Law Firm was incredibly efficient at handling my Security Clearance case. The entire team was hands on and provided the best customer service I have ever experienced. They are 1000% dedicated! The best Law Firm for such delicate matters.

anonymous
July 18, 2021

Like anyone contacting a lawyer you are in a stressful state and one of the first questions you will probably ask is based on the other cases you have done do you think I have a good shot at winning mines? And the answer is well there is only one of you and your case is yours. Thats the best answer to hear because they treated me special and not like every other case that they handle. Edmunds has all the experience that's needed for them to put their best foot forward to win your case. Hands down the best option to go with. I had a extremely difficult and challenging case and waited 9 months to get a decision, going with Edmunds was worth the wait for my favorable decision! DONT GO WITH ANYONE ELSE BESIDES EDMUNDS!!

Veronica
April 7, 2021

The government denied my security clearance for unfair reasons, my coworkers had successfully used Mr. Edmunds lawyer services and were able to get their denial revoked. Him and his staff are extremely professional, very quickly I got their assistance and they made me feel safe and confident when they told me how we were going to defend my case. I gathered some paperwork and work with them closely. They created a very professional and complete appeal package and we answered to the government. I’m optimistic of the outcome as all my peers that have used Mr Edmunds got their security clearances back. I recommend him and his staff 100%.

Angela
September 14, 2020

The government was trying to deny my security clearance. I searched the web and came across Mr. Alan law firm, I immediately contacted them and him and his team got right on it. They all was so nice and helpful. Even though I didn’t believe in my self, they did. They knew my situation and they was willing to help me. They will fight for you, I”m so glad I choose them to represent me in this matte. I was granted my clearance because of the help from the “Edmunds law firm”. I really really appreciate you all for you help, and I would must definitely refer them to someone in need of help with there clearance. If they had a 10 starts I would give them 10 starts. Thank you again guys for your help!!

anonymous
August 27, 2020

All my appreciation and respect for Attorney Alan Edmunds and I got favorable decision from DOHA judge in my case.