Criminal Defense Investigations in the Bay Area
Independent, bilingual defense investigations for attorneys and the people they represent — from arraignment through trial. I find the facts, reach the witnesses others can’t, and document everything to hold up in court.
Criminal Defense Focus
Bilingual · English & Español
Oakland Roots, Bay Area Service
“My role isn’t to judge. My role is to find facts.”
Criminal defense is personal to me. Growing up in Oakland, I saw how quickly assumptions can shape someone’s future. I believe every person deserves a fair investigation and a real chance to have their story fully heard — and I combine lived experience with professional training to make that happen.
What Makes Me Different
- Most investigators see a case file — I see a person.
- I ask the questions that matter, because I’ve lived around similar environments.
- I focus on people, context, relationships, and credibility — not just paperwork.
- I know how to talk with people from every walk of life and earn trust that witnesses don’t give easily.
- I understand Oakland, Bay Area culture, family dynamics, and community realities.
Defense Investigation Services
Independent criminal-defense investigation services for attorneys and the people they represent — thorough, bilingual, and built to hold up in court.
Witness Interviews
Locating, interviewing, and documenting witnesses — including those reluctant to talk to anyone tied to the system.
Mitigation Investigations
Building the full human picture for sentencing: background, circumstances, and context that matter.
Background Investigations
Thorough, defense-focused background work on the parties and witnesses in a case.
Social Media Investigations
Surfacing and preserving relevant digital evidence and online activity.
Case Development
Organizing facts, timelines, and leads into a clear, usable defense narrative.
Trial Preparation Support
Field work done and documented so your attorney walks into trial ready.
Talk to a Criminal Defense Investigator — Free Consultation
Office
3478 Buskirk Ave Suite 1000, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Contact
info@mzpillc.com
Open Hours
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6pm