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Scott Klippel
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My name is Scott Klippel. I represent passengers who were found with firearms at TSA passenger security checkpoints in the civil proceedings that TSA initiates against them. These proceedings involve the issuance by TSA of a Notice of Violation which seeks to impose a civil monetary penalty. I am not involved in any defense regarding criminal charges which might have been filed against the passenger.
I started TSA NOV Defense shortly after I left the Transportation Security Administration in April, 2013. I was an attorney with TSA from its inception in 2002 and I was in charge of TSA’s Chief Counsel’s Office Notice of Violation Program from July, 2007 until I left TSA. During that time period, on behalf of TSA, I handled over 4,500 NOV cases through the Informal Conference process.
I graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1976. (Hook’em Horns). After law school, I spent 5 years with the Kings County (Brooklyn, NY) District Attorney’s Office; when I left, I was in the Homicide Bureau where I was responsible for trying only murder cases. I was fortunate to be able to return to Austin where I worked for the Texas Prosecutor Council and the Texas Attorney General’s Office. In 1985, I opened my private law office in Austin for the practice of criminal defense. In 2000, I moved to the Washington DC area and worked for the U.S. Department of Justice. Shortly after 9/11 and the creation of the Transportation Security Administration, I joined TSA’s Office of Chief Counsel.
When I retired from TSA, I moved to the Holy Land. Feel free to confirm this at the Texas Bar website - . Click on "Find a Lawyer", enter my name and you will see the Texas Bar has my office listed as in Jerusalem, Israel and that I have been licensed in Texas since 1976.
I would be most happy to provide you, without charge, with an overview of TSA’s Notice of Violation process, so that you can better understand what you or your client is facing and can make an intelligent decision on how you wish to proceed with the NOV that was issued or will be issued.
My flat fee for representing someone is $400 and is payable throught PayPal.
I look forward to talking to you.
2024 Avvo Client's Choice Award Attorney. Read my client reviews. Specializing in Transportation (TSA) and Gun Law cases.
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Practice Areas
Gun Law
90%
19 years | 750 cases
Transportation
10%
19 years | 750 cases
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Licensed in New York for 48 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 49 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
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Showing 221 - 225 of 256 reviews | Case Results
Posted by Tommy | January 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Genuinely satisfied client
Eighteen months after the fact, I rec’d a TSA NOV, to my great surprise. After a quick local search yielded no local atty’s to assist w TSA issues, I located Scott in several searches. I decided to call & Scott answered! Wow! He stepped me thru the expected process, explained I would be out no more t...
Posted by Danny | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Great and Efficient Experience
He was a pleasure to work with. He answered the first time I called, and was extremely knowledgeable on the inner workings of the TSA. I was slightly concerned about the fact that he was based overseas, but he did enough to ease those concerns that I hired him anyway. So glad I did! His being over...
Posted by Lyndon | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
TSA Weapon Violation Attorney
I was found to have a sidearm when I checked in at the Minneapolis airport. I sought out a consultation with Scott who I found online. I ended up using his services to represent me. He charged me a very reasonable fee and was able to help me negotiate a much better fine/penalty. He kept me informed t...
Posted by Jonathan | December 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional professionalism, yet personable
Mr. Klippel handled my case perfectly. He stepped me through the process and everything he said was accurate with how things occurred. It was nice knowing what to expect and then those expectations became reality. You will find him an effective communicator, a professional, and a caring person. ...
Posted by James | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Best TSA Lawyer
If you have an issue with TSA then Scott Klippel is your lawyer! Almost two years had passed before TSA sent me a letter notifying me I was going to have to pay a hefty fine for my infraction. Scott not only negotiated a substantial reduction of my fine, but made me feel he had my best interest at h...
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Experience
Associations
Austin Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
Member
Education
1976
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
State University of New York, Stony Brook
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Proper Storage of Guns at Home
16 Jun 2024
Legal Guide
I am in TSA PreCheck and I was found with a firearm at the airport. Now what happens?
02 May 2024
Legal Guide
Can I Get My Gun Back From TSA?
04 Dec 2023