Alan Vaughan Edmunds

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Alan Vaughan Edmunds

4.8
195 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 49 years

Military law Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Military Law, Government

10731 Treena St, Suite 204, San Diego, CA

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About Alan

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Avvo Client's Choice Award Winner 10 Years and Running. Experience Makes A Difference. Over 40 Years of Client Satisfaction. 833-766-4726

Avvo Client's Choice Award Winner 10 Years and Running. Experience Makes A Difference. Over 40 Years of Client Satisfaction. 833-766-4726

Avvo Client's Choice Award Winner 10 Years and Running. Experience Makes A Difference. Over 40 Years of Client Satisfaction.833-766-4726

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Government 50%

47 years

50%
Military Law 50%

47 years

50%

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Edmunds Law Firm

10731 Treena St, Suite 204, San Diego, CA, 92131

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The Edmunds Law Firm - Florida

816 N. A1A Highway, Suite 304, Ponte Vedra, FL, 32082

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The Edmunds Law Firm - Washington Office

4250 North Fairfax Dr, Suite 600, Arlington, VA, 22203

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The Edmunds Law Firm - North Carolina

9121 Anson Way, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27615

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Law Offices of Alan Vaughan Edmunds

700 Milam St, Suite 1300, Houston, TX, 77002

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Alan Vaughan Edmunds's Reviews

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Posted by Applicant (Norfolk, VA) | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Victory With Security Clearance Matter

Looking for help defending your security clearance by responding to a Statement of Reasons? Look NO FURTHER THAN EDMUNDS LAW FIRM! They are truly fantastic! In short, Alan Edmunds and his staff saved my 15 year career as a Civilian Government Contractor on a Navy account. I received an SOR in January... 2016 after filing two Chapter 13 bankruptcies inside of a 7 year period. I was absolutely panicked and convinced that I would not be able to sway the Government to see me as the good and trustworthy individual that I am, who has had a calamity of impactful events happen in my life. I thought I would lose my job and lose everything I have worked so hard for! After receiving several quotes from local law firms that were all ridiculously high, I found Edmunds online and read the great many positive reviews and success stories. I immediately called and spoke to Dennis Smith. He put my mind at ease right away and explained their process, the next steps and answered all of my questions. I hired them for half of what their competition charges! All of the documentation they produced, and all communications with me, were very helpful and professional. Alan Edmunds himself personally represented me, and defended my character using the whole person concept. I was extremely impressed with all of their efforts and their “can do” approach to my situation and case. The secret clearance we fought for was adjudicated as FAVORABLE!! I owe a debt of gratitude I could never repay to Alan Edmunds and the rest of his talented staff for saving my career so I can continue as the primary wage earner in my family. I COULD NOT have won this without the help of the Edmunds Law Firm. I give them my highest possible recommendation and whole heartedly encourage you to HIRE THEM!

Posted by Danielle | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Civil Litigation

As a small business owner, I needed an attorney was knowledgable, experienced, and aggressive for my case. I retained the Edmunds Law Firm for my business involving civil litigation. Attorney Edmunds was a huge asset, he thought of solutions and took a very aggressive approach to our litigation, wh...ich resulted in a successful settlement. His advice and guidance was invaluable. I have recommended the firm to other business associates and they too have been satisfied with attorney Edmunds and his staff. Civil litigation can be very stressful and attorney Edmunds made the process affordable and brought about settlement when other lawyers could not. I would recommend this law firm to others without hesitation.

Posted by Mike | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Security Clearance SOR

Contacted Edmunds Law Firm to help with a response to a Statement of Reasons for a security clearance application. My lawyer was always very prompt and courteous with his responses. He gave me a list of documents to assemble, formed the actual response using these documents, and sent it to the DODC...AF. My case was adjudicated favorable in about 3 months (I was told it would take 2-4 months). I highly doubt I would have received my clearance if I did not hire the Edmunds Law Firm. However, I will note that I was charged, in addition to the retainer, a small monthly fee for little things such as printing and sending documents. This seemed unnecessary, as I was already paying a retainer, and I feel that these costs should have been included in that retainer. Overall, I would highly recommend this law firm for any security clearance related matters.

Posted by M | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney

POSITIVELY RECOMMEND!!!

As a single father and veteran, I can not say enough great things about this firm. Without giving away too much, the Edmunds Law Firm was able to give me a favorable verdict in obtaining custody of my daughters, while being affordable and mindful of my financial circumstances (they have military disc...ounts). In my opinion, the verdict represented a huge step forward in fathers’ rights and I cannot thank Mr. Edmunds, Mr. Neinas, and all of the awesome support staff at the Edmunds Law Firm enough. Their guidance and wisdom in executing a complex move-away/physical custody legal strategy resulted in a verdict that awarded physical custody to me! To everyone at the Alan Edmund’s Law Firm: from the bottom of a loving father’s and retired veteran’s heart, thank you for all of your hard work. You have earned a loyal client.

Posted by Eric | February 27, 2015

Highly Recommended!

I hired the Edmunds Law Firm after receiving the Statement of Reasons for my 2013 security clearance application denial. I had previously applied for a security clearance in 2009 and was denied after not fully responding in a timely manner to the response to interrogatories. In both applications my... clearance was denied primarily due to a history of drugs, alcohol and criminal charges from my early adult life. I was hopeless, after submitting the response to interrogatories for my 2013 application and reviewing the long listed statements of reasons, that I would ever obtain a security clearance. I found Alan Edmunds website via surfing the internet looking for National Security Lawyers and reviewing his testimonials from past clients. On my first telephone conversation with Alan, he hit home with me the whole person concept. That, yes, I may have made a series of mistakes in my 20s when it came to drugs and alcohol, but there is much more to my story than what was on paper. Given my starting point in life, I have come a very long way. He helped me to understand the process from the government’s perspective and for once gave me some hope that someday I could obtain a clearance and be able to fully contribute to my profession and society. He gave me many suggestions to prepare for the appeal that I followed to the best of my ability. Throughout the process I had regular contact with Alan, his law firm staff, and the legal writer compiling my response to the government. The Edmunds Law Firm staff and legal aides were very clear on what the costs would be for me throughout the process. I had never had a retainer agreement with a law firm, but once explained and I took the time to understand the process it made perfect sense. All things included, from the professionally written SOR response to Attorney Edmunds personal appearance at my trial hearing, was well… well worth the fees I paid for his services. I have hired big name law firms in the past to only get their “new hire” representing me; to have Alan’s personal touch and years of experience here, made a world of difference. I have no doubt that without Alan Edmunds I would not have won my appeal. In fact, I wish I had hired his firm in 2009 when I was first denied the interim clearance.

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Roxana Aftahi

Government lawyer | Jun 26

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"I highly endorse Mr. Edmunds. He is an extremely well-respected attorney and would be a great choice for anyone seeking legal representation. He serves as a great mentor to new attorneys."

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Ryan Nerney

Government lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Edmunds is an excellent and experienced attorney. He is also a great mentor to young attorneys as he has extensive experience is all different types of law. His litigation skills are stellar and he fights for all of his clients' best interests."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1976 - Present

Principal, The Edmunds Law Firm

Education

1994

University of Phoenix

MBA

1976

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Miami

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

CreateSpace Publishing Security Clearance Applications, Avoiding Mistakes

2009

Booksurge Publishing National Security Clearances How to Get A Clearance and How To Keep It

Languages

English

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