Criminal defense investigations
The prosecution has detectives, laboratories and subpoena power. The defense has us. We re-investigate the case from the ground up: locating and interviewing witnesses the police never spoke to, testing the timeline, documenting the scene, reviewing discovery for gaps and inconsistencies, and developing the mitigation record that shapes charging decisions and sentencing. Much of our work is in the Southern District of Florida and in Miami-Dade and Broward circuit courts, including matters involving defendants from Colombia, Venezuela and elsewhere in Latin America.
Litigation support for civil and commercial cases
In civil litigation, information gathered before a deposition is worth far more than information discovered after it. Using our investigations for pretrial intelligence is substantially less expensive and more effective than relying only on materials produced through customary discovery. We help counsel determine the facts of a dispute, identify and locate witnesses, analyze documentary evidence and trace assets that may satisfy a judgment.
Our litigation services
- Witness location, background and interviews, with signed statements where appropriate
- Scene documentation, photography and measurements
- Discovery review and case reconstruction
- Locating and analyzing documentary evidence, including public records in Florida and abroad
- Skip tracing and service of process support
- Asset identification for pre-judgment planning and post-judgment recovery
- Polygraph examinations, when requested by counsel
- Expert consultation on RICO and complex conspiracy cases
RICO and complex federal matters
Racketeering, money laundering and conspiracy cases involve volumes of financial records, multiple jurisdictions and co-defendants with competing interests. Our experience in RICO litigation, together with more than three decades of work on cross-border matters between the United States and Latin America, gives defense teams an investigator who understands both the law and the terrain.
Frequently asked questions
What is a board certified criminal defense investigator?
It is a professional certification recognizing advanced training and experience in defense investigation. It reflects a commitment to ethical, methodical work that serves the defense function in the justice system.
Do you work with attorneys outside Miami?
Yes. We support counsel throughout Florida and in federal matters across the United States, and we assist attorneys in Colombia and Venezuela whose clients face proceedings in the United States.
Can you help before charges are filed?
Yes. Pre-charge investigation is often where the greatest impact is made, and we work with counsel at any stage of a matter.