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Washtenaw County, Michigan

Criminal Defense Investigator in Washtenaw County

Investigative support for defense attorneys, assigned counsel and families with cases in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline and Chelsea.

Washtenaw County

Defense investigations in Washtenaw County

Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm (PPIC) works for the defense. We find the people, records and details a case turns on, and we put them in writing so counsel can act on them. Washtenaw County borders Wayne County to the west, close to our office in Romulus.

Felony cases in Washtenaw County are heard in the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, also called the Washtenaw County Trial Court, in Ann Arbor. Misdemeanors and preliminary examinations are handled in the district courts across the county. Federal cases from this area go to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

  • Licensed, bonded and insured Michigan firm
  • Approved MIDC vendor
  • 30 years of investigative experience
  • Woman-owned, led by Yada Phillips
  • Free, strictly confidential consultation
Services

What we do for the defense

Case Analysis
We review the case and identify what needs to be investigated.
Client Interviews
We meet with the defendant to get a full account of what happened.
Witness Location and Interviews
We find and interview victims, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel.
Records and Documents
We gather the records, reports, and documents the defense needs.
Subpoena Service
We serve subpoenas for the defense team.
Investigative Reports
Written findings counsel can act on.
Questions

Common questions

Do you take court-appointed cases in Washtenaw County?

Yes. We take indigent defense and assigned-counsel cases, and we are an approved vendor under the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). We also take federal and private cases.

What does a defense investigator do on a Washtenaw County case?

We review the case, meet with the client, locate and interview witnesses, gather records, serve subpoenas, and give counsel written reports.

How do we get started?

Call 734-941-5200 or send us a message. The consultation is free and strictly confidential.

Where we work

Other areas we serve

We take cases in every Michigan county. Read more about our criminal defense investigations across Michigan.

Confidential Criminal Defense Investigation Support

Tell us about the case. The consultation is free, and the sooner we start, the more we find.