Work With Us

This is not a comprehensive list.
Email us with your needs and we can get you in touch with the appropriate investigator.

  • INVESTIGATOR

    James has worked in the judicial system since 1996. He was one of the first Spanish Interpreters to be certified in Idaho where he worked in state and federal courts; later working as a Master Level Certified Interpreter in every judicial district in the state of Oregon. With many years of experience working on a broad spectrum of cases of all types, James brings to the table an unparalleled familiarity with Oregon Courts and the judicial process.

    Se habla español

    james@insightli.com
    insightli.com

  • MITIGATION SPECIALIST &
    DEFENSE VICTIM OUTREACH PRACTITIONER

    lrittal@protonmail.com
    (503) 473-2954

  • INVESTIGATOR &
    MITIGATION SPECIALIST

    Bernard A. Brown Investigations in Albany, Or.

  • INVESTIGATOR

    Erin has a BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice from PSU. She started out working for Multnomah County Department of Community Justice and then the Metropolitan Public Defenders office before branching out on her own in 2008. Most of Erin’s focus is on criminal defense, State, Federal and private work and also civil investigation.

    erinhowellpi@gmail.com
    (503) 730-1671
    howellpi.com

  • INVESTIGATOR

    Emma specializes in open source intelligence, fact investigation, and complex cases such as homicide and juvenile waivers. She has lived in the US, Ireland, Spain, and the UK and enjoys the cross-cultural aspect of her work. Emma began working as a PI after a decade in journalism and documentary film. Her 2023 dissertation focused on conducting investigations in post-conflict countries and the effect a legacy of violence has on school systems.

    University of Oregon Clark Honors College
    B.A. Journalism

    Queen’s University Belfast
    M.A. Conflict Transformation

    emma@fintanfirm.com
    fintanfirm.com

  • LEGAL ASSISTANT

    Tiara works for the law firm Levi Merrithew Horst. While in undergrad she participated in her school’s Model UN team and took a variety of courses in the Pre-Law track. Inspired by many school visits to Washington D.C., Tiara spent a summer there teaching Law and CSI to high schooler’s through Envision’s NYLF summer programs. Tiara has worked in and around the Oregon Justice system her whole life and is passionate about helping people in whichever way she can.

    tiara@lmhlegal.com
    lmhlegal.com

  • INVESTIGATOR

    Steve Wilson, owner and lead investigator at Portland Investigators, has been a licensed PI since 2003. Steve began his career working on juvenile delinquency and dependency cases before transitioning to adult criminal defense and civil litigation. Steve has worked for the defense in some of the highest profile cases in Oregon, including multiple state and federal death penalty cases. Steve is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, the Multnomah Bar Association, and is the co-chair of the OCDLA Investigator's Committee. Prior to his career in investigation, Steve taught college writing and was a freelance journalist. He is the author of the book, The Boys From Little Mexico, published by Beacon Press.

    swilsn@gmail.com
    503-481-0671
    portlandinvestigators.com

  • INVESTIGATOR

    Nina is an investigator with the law firm Levi Merrithew Horst. Nina interned at the Federal Public Defender before joining the Metropolitan Public Defender’s Capital Team as a fact investigator, where she defended clients accused of the most serious cases. She has worked in the criminal justice and legal field since college as a teaching assistant for classes held inside prisons, paralegal, and criminal defense and civil rights investigator in the state and federal court systems.

    University of Oregon Clark Honors College
    B.A. Psychology & History

    nina@lmhlegal.com
    lmhlegal.com

  • INVESTIGATOR

    Sean Coyne is a seasoned criminal defense investigator with over six years of experience serving the Portland, Oregon area. Sean has handled a diverse range of state and federal cases, including assault, sex crimes, murder, and RICO cases. Known for his strong investigative skills and excellent soft skills, Sean works closely with attorneys to uncover the truth and support the defense’s case.

    Sean Coyne’s mission is to provide thorough, compassionate, and professional investigative services, ensuring that every client receives the dedicated support they deserve.

    Crux Private Eye LLC
    sean@cruxprivateeye.com

  • INVESTIGATOR

    s.swift@swiftinvestigation.com

  • INVESTIGATOR

    Wes is an investigator based out of Eugene. He primarily works on post-conviction cases, but also specializes in reviewing and cataloging large volumes of video or audio files. Additionally, he is mentoring under Laura Rittal as a mitigator. He has a professional background in healthcare and human services.

    wes@woodsinvestigation.com
    (541) 844-9298