Reviews

As someone who has been in several legal situations which was the focus of my appeal, the most important thing any attorney can do for their client is advocate in a way that is applicable to your situation and the law. These types of cases require risk mitigation experts such as Ron Syskstus. Ron took all my emails (there were plenty) at any hour of the day or night to make sure he was always informed and could advocate for me appropriately. Working with Ron over the last year and half while we waited for the appeal hearing he and I maintained a great relationship that felt more like a family member rather than just someone on my case. Ron is extremely personable and empathic to his clients when life happens, and boy does it happen. At my hearing I quickly realized that Ron is well respected in the legal community regarding clearance retention actions. It is much better to have a qualified and respected captain at the helm who is familiar with the waters you are in, rather than go alone and sight unseen; -for me Ron was that captain. We had an abundance of evidence in support of my position, (over 50 exhibits) Ron and his team beautifully put it all together to tell my side of the story, but also in a way that was understandable for the judge. These situations are serious, and they are life altering in many respects, they can damage your reputation, your relationship with your children, and beyond. Ron knows how important these matters are and takes them very seriously to meet his client's needs. Sincerest thanks to Mr. Syskstus and his team I am forever grateful for the work they have done in my support.

Mr. Sykstus was found by searching for a local attorney that specialized in my type of case. Not having a clearance means having to restart my career. I have been in the defense engineering industry for over twenty-five years. I am glad I found Mr. Sykstus. He is professional, intelligent and understanding. His background as a Judge Advocate General Officer has proven invaluable in understanding the complex process that is the legal system. He authored an excellent book on clearance adjudication. It really helped put my mind at ease. He guided me through the legal process and kept in contact with any updates. Mr. Sykstus was diligent and advocated for me the entire time, as a lawyer should. We are still waiting for the final adjudication, but I am thankful to have had such a professional on my side.

Ron is an expert in the security clearance space. In 2017, I ran into some challenges related to reinstating my Secret security clearance. My husband and I met with Ron and ultimately hired him to represent me at a clearance hearing. Ron helped us in gathering documentation and preparing for the hearing. He was able to resolve the investigator's concerns prior to the hearing. My clearance being reinstated was critical to my career working for a large DoD contractor. Fast forward to 2022/23 and I had taken on a new role that now required special program access and an upgrade to Top Secret. I immediately reached out to Ron to help me with my SF86 to ensure I filled everything out correctly and appropriately explained the prior concerns/challenges raised during the 2017 investigation. Ron again was very helpful, responded quickly, and his expertise was invaluable. Both my SAP and TS have come through and I owe huge thanks to Ron for helping me navigate the process and successfully obtain my clearance.

My credentials had been revoked and I was facing the potential of being unemployed. I was at a lose regarding how to proceed. The basis for which my credentials were revoked was made upon a misinterpretation of my records that led to the belief that I failed to fill out the security questionnaire truthfully. Although I had the opportunity for an appeal, I had no idea where to start or what to do. I was in a dark place, emotionally, mentally and financially until a friend had recommended Ron Sykstus and mentioned that he specialized in security clearances and security questionnaires. I reached out to Mr. Sykstus who explained the process and his background in dealing with issues such as the one I was in. He assured me that I wasn't crazy, I was correct in how I filled out the security questionnaire, and that the accrediting agency had misinterpreted something on my employment history. He treated me as a human being and showed compassion be being truly concerned for my situation and family. Mr. Sykstus assisted me in drafting and editing an appeal that resulted in the overturning of the revocation of my credentials and I was able to return to work. A more positive outcome couldn't have occured and it wouldn't have happened without Ron Sykstus. I cannot recommend Mr. Sykstus enough and for the price that he charges, it is more than a bargain. In my opinion, he under charges for his services, which he provides for a year.

Ron was prompt, clear, and effective in providing counsel on a national security clearance matter. This is an uncommon area of legal practice, and having representation from someone with deep knowledge of the relevant law and practice gave me the confidence to navigate the situation to resolution. As a professional dealing with a sensitive confidential issue, he provided guidance not only in resolving the matter, but in navigating the associated employment issues. For those in the business, dealing with unavoidable issues that can have an impact on clearance is uncomfortable at best, but Ron provided the legal counsel to handle the situation completely and correctly.

Ron was great to work with! He is professional, smart, and kept me at ease throughout the whole process. His law office helped me through the paperwork and explained everything in detail to me. I highly recommend Ron!

I worked with Mr. Sykstus for legal representation during a critical time concerning my security clearance. Mr. Sykstus demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and responsiveness throughout the entire process. His genuine concern for my situation and commitment to achieving a favorable outcome was evident. He provided clear guidance, offered thoughtful advice, and was always accessible for questions, even outside regular hours. Thanks to his expertise, I navigated a challenging situation successfully. I highly recommend Mr. Sykstus for anyone needing expert legal support in security clearance matters!!!

Ron is tremendous to work with all around. He is detailed, responsive, and dependable. His knowledge on security clearances with ongoing investigations is second to none.

Ronald Sykstus helped me through the tough process of being reinstated from a LOJ status at the Secret level. This was a very stressful process but he helped me understand the process and how to properly document everything. At the end I was reinstated! Next he also helped me through the process of my next level security clearance in which I was also granted! Ronald is very knowledgeable and professional. He will make time for you and make you feel like a genuine client and not just a paycheck. He is well deserved of an EXPERT rating and has gained a client for life! I humbly thank you Ronald for all you do!

Ron Sykstus was absolutely wonderful to work with! First of all, he didn't charge for the initial consultation, while other lawyers wanted hundreds if not thousands just for a consultation. Then when I hired him, the price for his services were very affordable; I was very surprised! It was a small one time fee for help during an investigation that took over a year. He was always there when I needed assistance, even during odd hours of the day or weekend sometimes. He was quick to respond to all my questions and helped me best fill out my SF86 and additional inquires that came up during the security investigation. I would highly recommend Mr. Sykstus to anyone who is worried about obtaining a Security Clearance, or just wants peace of mind. It's a small price to pay for the added assurance!

Ron is very knowledgeable in federal laws appropriate to our situation. He was always kind, patient, listened, and offered courses of action. We appreciated his candor each time we spoke and would certainly hire him if the need presented itself in the future!

I contacted Mr. Sykstus to assist my son with completing an application for a secret security clearance. The application is approximately 86 pages long and can be very complicated. There were several areas that my son was not sure how to answer the questions. Mr. Sykstus advised him on his narratives stressing how important it was to be honest with his answers. My son listened to him and included information on the application that he originally thought was not relevant. I do believe this made all the difference in him being granted a clearance so quickly. He starts his new job that required a secret security clearance next week. We can't thank Mr. Sykstus enough for his expertise and assistance with this matter. Money well spent!