Engagements
Retained by defense counsel, prosecutors, civil litigators, public defense agencies and self-represented defendants across all fifty states.
Homicide, sexual assault, narcotics, DUI, weapons and property offenses. Review of the arrest, probable cause statement, complete initial report and supplements, body-worn camera, CAD and radio traffic; identification of missing discovery; cross-examination and deposition preparation; trial testimony.
Independent review of whether officer conduct conformed to agency policy, state law and generally accepted police practices, including rebuttal of opposing expert opinion.
Use of force, unlawful arrest and detention, unreasonable search, failure to intervene, failure to train and supervise, and policy or custom-based municipal liability.
Emergency vehicle operation and pursuit policy, crash investigation adequacy, scene management, and the reliability of the police report as evidence.
Case file reconstruction, solvability review, evidence inventory, and forensic genetic genealogy strategy for suspect identification and the naming of the deceased.
Review of the police record for undisclosed material, investigative failures and procedural irregularities, with plain-language explanation for self-represented defendants.
Special investigations unit work, statement analysis, and evaluation of law enforcement records supporting or undermining a claim.
Police procedural review, policy drafting support, instructor-level training on investigations, report writing and forensic genetic genealogy.
A brief description of the parties and jurisdiction confirms there is no conflict and that the matter is within scope.
Written engagement terms, retainer and deadlines. Services are fee-paid in advance with a minimum retainer.
Systematic review of reports, media, dispatch records and discovery, with a written list of items still to be obtained.
Findings stated against policy, training and generally accepted practice — including findings that do not help the retaining party.
Preparation of counsel, exhibit support, and clear testimony that a jury can follow.