Criminal Defense Support in Franklin, TN
Criminal Defense Support
Independent fact investigation supporting Williamson County criminal defense counsel — witness canvassing, scene documentation, and record review.
Franklin Investigation Agency is a d/b/a and direct branch of Delator Group, a Tennessee-licensed private investigation and process serving company. Williamson County cases are handled by Tennessee-licensed private investigators who operate under Delator Group.
Independent fact-finding for the defense
Criminal defense in Williamson County often depends on facts the prosecution's investigation didn't pursue — an overlooked witness, a scene detail that changes the picture, or a record that contradicts an assumption in the case file. Franklin Investigation Agency supports defense counsel with independent, thorough fact investigation.
We work exclusively under the direction of retained defense counsel, ensuring our fact-finding integrates properly with case strategy and applicable procedural rules.
Everything covered under Criminal Defense Support
Witness canvassing and interviews to identify accounts the initial investigation may have missed
Scene documentation, including photographs and measurements relevant to the defense theory
Record review, including public records, surveillance footage requests, and background verification
Locate assistance for witnesses who have become unreachable
A clear, organized report delivered directly to retaining counsel for case strategy and potential testimony
Common criminal defense support requests
Witness canvassing
Identifying and interviewing witnesses the original investigation didn't pursue.
Scene investigation
Documenting a scene's physical layout, sightlines, or conditions relevant to the defense.
Record and background review
Reviewing public records or backgrounds relevant to a witness or the case's underlying facts.
Locating a missing witness
Finding a witness who has become unreachable ahead of trial or a hearing.
Getting started is simple and confidential
Confidential Consultation
Reach out by phone or a private email inquiry — no details are shared with anyone outside your case file.
Case Assessment
We work directly with retaining counsel to understand the defense theory and what independent facts would strengthen it.
Investigation Begins
Investigators canvass witnesses, document the scene, and verify records relevant to the defense's position.
Findings Delivered
You receive a clear report — and, if needed, evidence formatted for Williamson County court proceedings.
Familiarity with Williamson County's criminal courts
Williamson County's General Sessions and Circuit Court handle the county's criminal matters, and defense counsel practicing here benefit from investigators who already understand local law enforcement processes, record request procedures, and how cases typically move through the local docket.
Franklin Investigation Agency's local grounding means less time spent learning the terrain and more time spent building the defense's factual record.
Tennessee-licensed investigators on every case
Based in Franklin, serving all of Williamson County
Documentation built for Williamson County court standards
Confidential intake — no case details left with a receptionist
Criminal defense support FAQ
Do you only work for defense attorneys, or can individuals hire you directly?
Criminal defense support is typically retained directly by defense counsel to ensure proper integration with case strategy, privilege considerations, and procedural rules.
What kind of evidence can you help gather for a defense case?
Witness statements, scene documentation, record verification, and location assistance for witnesses are among the most common types of support we provide.
Can your investigators testify if the case goes to trial?
Where appropriate and consistent with the engagement terms, our investigators can be made available to testify to their own firsthand findings.
How quickly can you begin work on a defense case?
Given the time sensitivity of many criminal matters, we prioritize rapid response for defense engagements and can typically begin within a day or two of retention.
Strengthen your defense with independent fact-finding
Every conversation with Franklin Investigation Agency starts private and stays that way. Reach out by phone or email — no forms, no follow-up calls to your home, no surprises.
Franklin, Tennessee · Serving All of Williamson County · Licensed & Confidential