For Defense Attorneys

You need an investigator who can move fast, reach the witnesses others can’t, and document everything cleanly enough to hold up in court. That’s the work I do — in English and in Spanish.

Court-Appointed & Panel

Bilingual Witness Work

Court-Ready Documentation

Why Attorneys Work With Me

  • Available for court-appointed and panel indigent-defense cases
  • Bilingual witness interviews — English & Spanish, no interpreter delay
  • Mitigation and sentencing investigations
  • Responsive turnaround and clear, court-ready documentation
  • Member, California Public Defenders Association (CPDA)
  • Serving the greater Bay Area

How I Support Your Case

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.

How I Work With Your Defense Team

A clear, court-ready process from the first call to trial — so you always know where your investigation stands.

1 · Intake & Case Review

We start with a confidential consultation to understand your theory of the case, your deadlines, and exactly where the facts need to be developed.

2 · Field Investigation

I locate and interview witnesses, document scenes, pull records, and pursue the leads others miss — in English or Spanish, and without an interpreter.

3 · Court-Ready Documentation

You receive clear, organized reports and declarations — prepared to hold up under scrutiny and support your defense at every stage.

Available for court-appointed & panel cases. You get responsive turnaround, clear communication throughout, and documentation prepared to your standards — including familiarity with county billing for appointed matters.

Request an Investigator — Free Consultation

Office

3478 Buskirk Ave Suite 1000, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Contact

info@mzpillc.com

Open Hours

Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6pm