Our Services

Totus Defense Investigations offers a range of services tailored specifically to the needs of criminal defense attorneys and their clients. Our approach integrates cutting-edge investigative techniques, rigorous academic methodology, and deep subject matter expertise in policing, criminology, and digital evidence.

Current availability: We are currently accepting new cases only from existing clients and new federal casework.

Because we are passionate about our work, we maintain a limited caseload to ensure each client receives the focused attention they deserve. This allows us to uphold our commitment to quality and thoroughness while supporting the constitutional right to an effective defense that every accused person deserves. We carefully evaluate the demands of each potential case and are fully transparent about our capacity from the outset. We can't take all cases, but every case we take gets our all.

Criminal Defense Investigation

Our primary service, we investigate complex criminal cases by obtaining, meticulously analyzing, and synthesizing case materials to provide actionable intelligence. Our investigative approach includes:

• Comprehensive and Holistic Case Investigation. From discovery review to forensic analysis and digital evidence examination, we deeply investigate client history and case-specific context to uncover unique insights and strategic opportunities for developing a compelling defense.
• Advanced Data Analysis. Using custom tools, Python analytics, interactive mapping, and data visualization, we continuously innovate our investigative methods to provide you with the most comprehensive evidence-based insights to strengthen your case strategy.
• Team Integration. We aim to work seamlessly with your legal team, proactively adapting our methods to meet your needs as the case develops.

Background and Life History Investigation

Detailed, honest life histories are a powerful investigative tool. They strengthen case theory, inform witness preparation and cross-examination, surface exculpatory evidence, and give attorneys essential context at every stage of a case. We develop rigorous life histories that describe and contextualize clients' experiences and circumstances within broader social, cultural, and environmental frameworks. Depending on your needs, our background and life history investigations may include:

• Background and Social History: Socioeconomic, psychosocial-environmental, and physical history examining factors such as family, work and education, personal circumstances, and significant or traumatic life events.
• Circumstances of the Offense: Fair and balanced investigation of the context surrounding the alleged conduct.
• Character and Community Evidence: Character references, community involvement, achievements, and other evidence that informs a full picture of the defendant.
• Scientific Grounding: Peer-reviewed academic research from criminology and the social sciences to support psycho-social-environmental analysis and investigative conclusions.

Expert Testimony

Thomas Baker offers expert testimony grounded in rigorous academic research and extensive professional experience in policing and criminal investigation, translating complex procedural and scientific concepts into clear, accessible language for jurors, judges, and attorneys.

Training and Mentorship

We are committed to developing the next generation of criminal defense investigators through targeted educational opportunities.

• For those dedicated to serving indigent community members, we offer free mentorship and skill-building to select early-career public defense investigators as time permits.
• For private defense investigators we will be offering fee-based modular training opportunities focused on topics such as novel technological tools for investigation, interviewing techniques, comprehensive background checks, and narrative writing.

Even if your specific needs aren't explicitly outlined above, we encourage you to contact us to discuss how we might support your defense strategy.

253-408-1268 | info@totusdefense.com