Independent investigation for criminal matters
Global Intelligence Bureau assists defense attorneys and, when appropriate, other authorized clients with independent fact-finding. An investigator can help develop leads, interview witnesses and document evidence while counsel directs the legal strategy. We work in New York, New Jersey and Florida, with other jurisdictions reviewed case by case.
How we support counsel
- Locate and interview witnesses, with attributed statements and accurate notes.
- Visit scenes to document conditions, sightlines, distances and potential evidence sources.
- Review timelines, records and open-source information for investigative leads.
- Conduct lawful surveillance or background inquiries when relevant to the defense.
Early case review helps identify time-sensitive video, witness recollections and physical conditions that may change. We document what can be verified and flag discrepancies or missing information for counsel to assess.
Clear, defensible reporting
Reports separate direct observations, witness accounts and records findings. We preserve the context of photographs and other materials and avoid drawing legal conclusions from incomplete facts. Scope, confidentiality and evidence handling are discussed at intake.
Develop facts around the defense questions
Counsel can provide the charging documents, discovery available for review, significant dates and the factual issues requiring investigation. Witness locates, interviews, scene observations and records research can be directed toward those questions. Identifying completed investigative steps also helps avoid unnecessary duplication and makes follow-up work easier to prioritize.
Support a clear attorney review
Relevant findings should identify their source and preserve distinctions between direct observation, a witness’s account and documentary information. Inconsistencies may suggest further inquiry but should not be treated as proof by themselves. When Florida JAC payment is involved, discuss the assignment’s authorization and billing documentation with the retaining attorney before work begins.
Request a case review
Provide the jurisdiction, case type, key dates, known witnesses and the investigative questions. We will discuss the assignment and appropriate next steps with counsel.
Request an Investigation or call 718-200-3248.