Philadelphia Court-Appointed Criminal Defense Investigator

What Does a Court-Appointed Criminal Defense Investigator Do?

A court-appointed investigator works alongside public defenders and court-appointed criminal defense attorneys to uncover the facts needed for a strong legal defense. Our job is to level the playing field by ensuring the defendant’s rights are protected and that no critical evidence is overlooked.

Criminal cases, especially felony and serious misdemeanor cases, require thorough investigation. Prosecutors have police detectives gathering evidence for their case—a defense investigator is needed to challenge their findings and uncover the truth.

How Our Criminal Defense Investigators Help Court-Appointed Attorneys

As Philadelphia court-appointed defense investigators, we conduct in-depth case research, fieldwork, and legal support to provide attorneys with evidence that could help dismiss or reduce charges. Our services include:

• Crime Scene Investigations: Re-examining crime scenes for overlooked evidence that could support the defense’s case.
• Locating & Interviewing Witnesses: Finding and interviewing witnesses who can provide testimony beneficial to the defense.
• Background Checks on Witnesses: Investigating prosecution witnesses for credibility issues, past convictions, or potential biases.
• Surveillance & Evidence Collection: Conducting covert surveillance and forensic analysis to challenge prosecution claims.
• Cell Phone & Digital Evidence Review: Analyzing call logs, text messages, and location data to support a defendant’s alibi or expose investigative misconduct.
• Body-Worn Camera & Video Review: Scrutinizing police body cam footage for procedural errors or violations of a defendant’s rights.
• Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Investigations: Reviewing old cases to uncover wrongful convictions and support appeals or sentence reductions.
• Expert Testimony in Court: Providing credible investigative testimony to present defense evidence effectively in front of a judge or jury.