Dennis Sysko
About Dennis
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
37 years | 150 cases
50 years | 80 cases
50 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 49 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Dennis Sysko
306 Crain Hwy N, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061-3007
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Dennis Sysko's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
8 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Daniel | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Government
From a grateful client
Mr. Sysko is very knowledgeable in regards to all matters related to Intelligence Community, IC, security and this was very much on display in my case. His experience and ability to relate IC policy to the matters at hand and provide justifiable argumentation was invaluable. I recommend his service h...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Appeals
Legal Representation for Clearance Decision
Mr. Sysko and his team represented me regarding a recent clearance decision. From the beginning, you could tell he had taken on many clearance cases in the past, as he was very knowledgeable of my situation and what was needed to provide a strong appeal. When I first spoke with him, Mr. Sysko was ver...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2015 | Administrative Law
Psychological security adjudication case
Mr. Sysko took on our difficult psychological security adjudication case and won. He was thorough in pulling together all the facts and in bringing in expert testimony. We are glad we chose him and his team.
Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2014 | Military Law
Terrific Lawyer
A owe a great deal of gratitude to Mr. Sysco for taking my case. Through the approach he outlined and executed, my proposed clearance denial was overturned on appeal. Having observed him working my case, he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced on DOD processes and procedures and has great...
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Security clearance hearing
I hired Dennis Sysko to help keep my clearance after a DUI. I was impressed by his knowledge of all the nuances with the DoD processes. He developed a strong strategy and kept me informed of all the possibilities. He did very well in preparing me for my hearing and was outstanding during it.
Dennis Sysko's Lawyer Endorsements
"38 years of practicing law is extremely experienced. A law professor with 26 years spent with the NSA and 12 plus in private practice is a niche where few attorneys can practice due to the security clearances required. Dennis knows the law and procedure which is clearly evident in his pro bono contributions here and the fact that he teaches law. His client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and call him for a consultation. If you are lucky he might agree to take your case. KUDOS"
"I fully endorse Dennis Sysko. I worked with Dennis on a highly complex immigration matter that touched on national security matters. I handled the immigration aspects of the case, where he provided an exceptional expert opinion on the national security/security clearance aspect of the case. His knowledge in this niche area is unsurpassed. I believe his expert opinion won the day in our case. I enthusiastically recommend him to anyone facing a security clearance issue."
"I endorse attorney Dennis Sysko without any reservations. I have known Dennis for 15 years as a friendly competitor, sometimes collaborator and co-counsel, valued advisor/mentor, and friend. Dennis is highly experienced in the areas of National Security Law, Administrative Law, and Business Law, to include security clearance appeals, Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) personnel matters, and DoD and IC contracting. Extremely competent, always superbly prepared, and never afraid to “think outside of the box, ” Dennis Sysko attacks each case with the intellectual rigor, imagination, due diligence, and zealousness that ensure that his clients receive the best possible legal representation."
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Experience
Honors
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Senior Partner, Henault & Sysko, Chartered
1999 - 2006
Adjunct Professor, University of Baltimore School of Law
1970 - 1996
, National Security Agency
Associations
2012 - Present
The Society of Industrial Security ProfessionalsMember
2009 - Present
Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO)Member
2007 - Present
Fort Meade AllianceMember
2004 - Present
Chesapeake Regional Tech CouncilMember
2002 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar FoundationDirector
1980 - Present
District of Columbia AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2004
Anne Arundel County High Tech CouncilPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI/Alcohol - Administrative Judge found granting the applicant access to classified information was clearly consistent with national security.
Financial - Administrative Judge found the Applicant was an acceptable security risk and granted him access to classified information.
Foreign Influence/Preference - Administrative Judge found granting the applicant access to classified information was clearly consistent with national security.
Education
1976
Juris Doctor
1970
B.S.E.E.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Effect of Criminal Dispositions on Security Clearances
2012
Perspectives on B-2-G National Security Sector
2009
Classified Contracts and Security Clearances
2008
Security Clearances
Publications
2016
2014
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I be denied a security clearance for seeing a therapist?
23 Oct 2017
Can I get a DoD Secret Security Clearance if my spouse isn't a US citizen or permanent resident yet?
26 Jul 2017
Can I/How can I apply for a security clearance being a green card holder ?
28 Mar 2017