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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.
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19 years | 750 cases
19 years | 750 cases
Free Consultation
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State: New York
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
State: Texas
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
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330 Client Reviews
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Posted by Roxy | February 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
Scott Klippel was efficient, transparent, and delivered exactly what he promised.
He handled my TSA Notice of Violation professionally and got my fines reduced by 50%. His fee was very reasonable ($400 in January 2026), and there were no surprises at any point in the process. Scott was clear about expectations, communicated well, and followed through exactly as he said he would...
Posted by Chris | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
Results!
I retained Scott to help with my recent TSA NOV case and he helped me resolve my case for a fraction of what I would have paid if I had proceeded alone. During the consultation he laid out exactly what I should expect every step of the way and this turned out to be exactly the case. He even mention...
Posted by Lorenzo | October 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
He came through exactly as he explained.
Sept. 2019 I made the mistake of leaving an item in my carry on bag. I thought it was over, but then in May of 2023 I received a letter from TSA / Homeland Sec. My first mistake and they wanted $4100. I contacted Scott, he explain each expected step of the process. I did my research on him and ...
Posted by Ron | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
Scott is very responsive, thorough, and effective - highly recommended!
I contacted Scott Klippel regarding a TSA Notice of Violation (NOV). I had several email correspondences with Scott. I would receive very thorough explanations and recommendations, often within minutes after sending them. From the time we arranged for the fee until closure with the NOV was literal...
Posted by William | April 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
Outstanding Support and Expertise
I had the pleasure of working with Scott regarding a TSA Notice of Violation, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From our very first conversation, Scott was thorough, professional, and incredibly reassuring. He explained every step of the process clearly, answered all my questions promptly, an...
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1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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