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Transylvania

April 13, 2025

Lori Anderson

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

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

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

April 26, 2024

Annie Schell

I am a licensed PI with 5 1/2 years of professional investigative experience. My primary area of expertise is child abuse/neglect/custody. I am now

January 15, 2024

Robert Vanuka

Retired Bozeman Police Detective & ATF TFO. Exemplary interview skills and management of large caseloads. Excels in investigative techniques and

November 20, 2023

Russell Conner

I am a WNC native, military veteran, law enforcement in NC +20 years. LE instructor +20 years. DA Investigator 6 years for the western-most district

October 10, 2023

Johnathan Mason

Private Investigator Associate (PIA) working under the supervision of Private Investigator Mark Dingman, PI # 147439. Johnathan Mason is a rising

June 22, 2023

Christopher Crawford

Retired Homicide Detective with Boynton Beach Police, Florida, spent several years with Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office as part of a

February 27, 2023

Cody Muse

Retired Law Enforcement Detective with experience in both the State and Federal Courts. As a defense investigator, I am focused on fact investigation,

February 25, 2023

Theresa Dean

Forensic Document Examiner Since 1990; Court Qualified in all Courts; Over 80 Sworn Courtroom Testimonies & Depositions; Never Disqualified as an

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Indigent Defense Services
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Phone: (919) 354-7200
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