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PAC Fund Updates Current Fee App Payment Dates

PIs

June 7, 2025

Joseph Smith

Retired Assistant Chief of Police with experience investigating homicides, suicides, sexual assaults, as well as, many other violent and non-violent

May 16, 2025

Angela Poole

Experienced NC Private Investigator/Owner of Vixen Investigations. Retired Maryland Police Officer. Graduate of University of Baltimore, MD with

April 13, 2025

Jaymes Holden

Retired Captain with 30 years North Carolina law enforcement with 20 plus years investigating homicides, suicides, child sexual assault cases, and

April 13, 2025

Lori Anderson

Retired with 32 years law enforcement experience. Specializing in defense investigation to include background investigations, interviewing, witness

April 13, 2025

Darin Church

Darin Church is a retired Lieutenant with 26 years in law enforcement. He has 2,500+ hours of specialized training in areas like child sex crimes,

March 14, 2025

Cassandra Arreola

I am a seasoned private investigator with expertise in criminal defense especially drug, alien smuggling, and MS13 capital cases. I am bilingual and

March 6, 2025

Chad Ellis

Law enforcement officer for over years (4 of those as a narcotics detective, 2 as a DMV License and Theft Agent). Financial Crimes Investigator for 7

February 28, 2025

Brian Southard

I was a Special Agent with the U.S. Forest Service for 29 years. I investigated a broad array of crimes occurring on the National Forests in North

February 28, 2025

Thomas Geisler

Tom Geisler is the President and Founder of Blue Chameleon Investigations, a private investigative agency serving Charlotte and the Carolinas. With

February 20, 2025

Eric Dyson

I'm a Retired Massachusetts Police Officer with 21 years of experience as a Criminal Investigator investigating major crimes and 3 years as a PI. I'm

February 6, 2025

Melissa Seiler

Well organized, creative, and proven investigative professional. • Available for state appointed capital and non-capital felony cases • Service of

January 26, 2025

Scott Bilsky

25 years of law enforcement experience working a variety of divisions with the majority of time spent in the criminal investigations division.

January 26, 2025

Richard Novelli

Certified digital forensics expert specializing in computer, cell phone, and photo/video forensics. Worked in digital forensics for over twenty-three

January 10, 2025

George Porter

Over 15 years of law enforcement experience. Strong passion for research and investigations with great attention to detail and a solid reputation for

January 10, 2025

Barry Lanier

Retired 17-year veteran of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Assigned to domestic violence unit for five years. Worked as a patrol Supervisor.

January 10, 2025

David James

Law Enforcement Executive, Command Staff Officer, First Line Supervisor, Felony Investigator, and Patrol Officer with over 40 years of experience,

January 10, 2025

Dionne Porter

Experienced and enthusiastic private investigator with over 20 years of experience and a track record of success across wide range of disciplines.

November 22, 2024

Travis Gordon

I have been a licensed Private Investigator for 24 years. I have a Criminal Justice Degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. As a

November 22, 2024

Kevin Murry

Approximately 15 years of experience in law enforcement. Advanced experience as a Detective with high profile criminal investigations. I am highly

October 20, 2024

Joseph Felton

I have served approximately 24 years as a police officer with the Town of Edenton Police Department and retired as a sergeant with the City of

October 4, 2024

Zachari Helon

Fully licensed PI with 3 years experience conducting surveillance and investigations in support of insurance claims, as well as civil and criminal

September 17, 2024

Douglas Hoffman

After retiring from the City of Raleigh Police Department in 2019 as a Senior Detective I decided to obtain my license as a Private Investigator.

September 9, 2024

Michael Vaden

Over the last 25 years, Michael Vaden has provided "best-in-class" investigation services to high-net worth individuals & families, as well as

August 16, 2024

Sean Breed

I have extensive experience investigating various types of cases. My background includes a combination of law enforcement and corporate security

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Indigent Defense Services
123 West Main Street, Suite 400
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Phone: (919) 354-7200
Fax: (919) 354-7201

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(919) 890-2188

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(919) 890-1655

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