For decades, I’ve worked as a criminal defense investigator, primarily for high profile paying clients. Along the way, I’ve taken on pro bono cases, driven by a sense of duty to ensure justice prevails. But now, my career has taken an exciting turn. After a substantial pay increase to conduct defense investigations funded by the courts, I’ve fully immersed myself in this world. I now have seven clients—most of whom have rejected public defenders or court-appointed attorneys. They’re accused of heinous crimes, cases that seem impossible on the surface. Some might say these are hopeless causes, but I see something different. The reality is, many of these cases  are  actually triable. Some of my clients will be acquitted, while others will avoid harsh, unwarranted sentences. The challenge lies in uncovering the truth that the system often overlooks—or even suppresses. There’s no greater satisfaction than restoring freedom to someone who has been wrongfully accused or seriously ov...