Mark Francis Riley's Reviews

Mark helped me resolve some issues that came out during a polygraph interview that prevented me from getting a clearance. He is very knowledgeable about the process and the people involved in clearance adjudication, especially at Fort Meade.

So, he put together a plan, called in some experts, prepared all the documentation for an appeal and was successful.

Mark really knows his stuff and knows what to do to get it done. If he thinks you were denied a clearance for something unfair, he will represent you. I spent a lot of money paying his fees and his expert's fees, but it was totally worth it!

Mr. Riley has proven to be knowledgeable attorney of the security clearance cases. After he examined my case, he gave me a reliable assessment of the negatives and positives issues we are up against. During the ordeal, his confidence has radiated to me and put me in ease. He has worked diligently and tirelessly throughout the process and it paid off. We have got a favorable judgment.

The bottom line I lived worry free during the process, because of Mr. Riley’s professionalism, diligence, and persistence. I lived happily afterward.

In 2006, I had some difficulty in obtaining a security clearance. On the recommendation of another lawyer (who apparently did not handle these types of cases), I consulted with Mark Riley. I immediately got the sense that he was very knowledgeable and competent. After the initial consultation, I knew he was the right choice to represent me. We went carefully through every detail, and he expertly guided me through the processes that were required for my case: Filing the correct documents, gathering the right information, notarization, etc. It was obvious that he was not leaving anything out or forgetting anything. Next, he prepared me for the upcoming hearing. He made himself available to practice going through everything, including "practice hearings" where he gave me a good idea of what to expect. On the day of the hearing, I was very prepared. He was obviously prepared, too, and he never faltered. I found that his improvisation when faced with unexpected questions (during the hearing) to be flawless as well. I have the impression that he is well known and well respected at least in this area of expertise. It is also worth noting that he keeps careful records and files of everything. Of course, anyone reading this entry probably wants to know the outcome of the hearing... The judge's findings were in my favor (that means I won!), and that is because I had a great lawyer.