Why Every Serious Criminal Defense Attorney in Las Vegas Needs a Private Investigator — and Why It Should Be Francis & Associates
“The prosecution has the police. The defense has you.”
— Defense attorney to our lead investigator during a double homicide in Clark County
Criminal defense cases in Las Vegas are often fast-moving, high-stakes, and emotionally charged. Defense attorneys are expected to present airtight legal arguments, but the truth is, great legal strategy is only as strong as the facts behind it.
That’s where we come in.
At Francis & Associates, we support attorneys across Las Vegas and Southern Nevada with strategic, ethical, and detailed investigative work. While we do not offer legal advice, our work provides criminal defense attorneys with the necessary information and documentation to build the strongest possible defense.
1. The Police Report Tells Their Story. We Help You Tell Yours.
Law enforcement builds cases to justify arrests. That’s their job. Ours is different. We examine the same facts — and often discover very different conclusions.
What we can do:
- Re-interview key witnesses
- Canvass the scene for surveillance and physical evidence
- Break down the prosecution’s timeline for inconsistencies
2. We Handle Complex, Emotionally Charged Cases with Care
Francis & Associates has worked on some of the most challenging case types in Clark County and Southern Nevada, including:
- Domestic violence and strangulation cases
- Sexual assault allegations
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Juvenile charges
- Self-defense claims
These cases often hinge on credibility, relationships, and circumstantial evidence. We’re trained to work within sensitive environments, conducting fieldwork while adhering to the legal process.
3. Our Findings Are Backed by Trusted Expert Witnesses
Sometimes, the facts need to be translated into courtroom-ready testimony. That’s why we work with:
- Medical experts in injury and trauma interpretation
- Digital forensics professionals
- Video surveillance analysts
- Use-of-force experts
We don’t provide legal conclusions, but we do provide evidence and experts who can support your attorney’s legal theory with fact-based testimony.
4. We Help You Challenge Witness Credibility with Facts, Not Assumptions
Our professionally trained Las Vegas private investigators have uncovered in several cases:
- Hidden motives
- Undisclosed criminal records
- Contradictory social media posts
- Contradictions of witness statements
- Fabricated timelines
This is where we excel, uncovering what others miss. And while we do not offer legal interpretation of those findings, we give your attorney the facts they need to challenge unreliable witnesses.
5. Why Las Vegas Attorneys Trust Francis & Associates
In criminal defense, credibility and consistency are key to winning cases — and that starts with a private investigator who is methodical, disciplined, and focused on achieving results.
At Francis & Associates, we take a structured, step-by-step approach to every investigation we handle in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and all of Clark County. From the moment we’re brought onto a case, we follow a clear methodology that ensures no lead is missed, no timeline is vague, and no piece of evidence is left unexamined.
Defense attorneys trust us because:
- We are methodical and detail-oriented every report is built for courtroom scrutiny
- We communicate clearly and operate with total discretion
- We understand evidentiary standards and chain of custody
- We move fast when needed, but never cut corners
- We know the terrain of the Clark County DA’s Office, local law enforcement, and the court system
6. Don’t Wait — The Sooner We’re Involved, the Stronger the Defense
Every hour matters in a criminal case — especially here in Las Vegas, where surveillance systems often overwrite data in as little as 72 hours. Witnesses vanish. Memories fade. Key evidence disappears. And once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.
That’s why experienced criminal defense attorneys in Clark County and Southern Nevada bring us in immediately after charges are filed — or even before.
When we’re called in early, we can:
- Secure and preserve surveillance footage before it’s erased
- Interview witnesses while memories are still fresh
- Conduct background research and social media discovery in real time
- Coordinate with expert witnesses before the state locks in its narrative
We operate with a methodical, urgent focus from day one — because the prosecution already has a head start.
Waiting until trial prep to involve a private investigator isn’t just risky it’s often too late to recover what really matters. Give your case the strongest possible foundation by bringing us in as early as possible.
Disclaimer:
Francis & Associates is a licensed private investigations firm in Nevada. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. All investigative services are conducted in support of licensed legal counsel. The content of this blog is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice or a substitute for a qualified defense attorney’s guidance.
