Criminal Defense Investigations at Guardian Legal Solutions
Joel D. Spielman Jr, CCDI, CFI-FTER
Joel Spielman Jr. is a Board-Certified Criminal Defense Investigator and Certified Forensic Interviewer with a distinguished background in public service and specialized investigative services. A U.S. Air Force veteran and former Firefighter/Paramedic with more than a decade of frontline experience, he brings a unique blend of operational discipline and analytical expertise to his work in criminal defense and forensic interviewing.
Meet the Team
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
A 21 year United States Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, BA conducted complex investigations involving espionage, fraud, and security violations collaborating with multiple federal agencies. As a licensed Private Investigator, BA has focused on criminal defense, surveillance and background investigations as well as holding a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters in General Law.
Keith Draper
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
A Cybersecurity and digital forensics professional with a bachelors degree in cybersecurity. As a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Keith specializes in OSINT, digital evidence analysis, and data driven investigative techniques. Keith's experience in analyzing digital footprints, conducting online investigations and automating processes using Artificial Intelligence, Python Scripts and SQL queries.
Matt Krabbe
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
DeRon Finney
A distinguished background in public service with specialized investigation services. A two time draftee by the Florida Marlins, DEA Task Force Officer, Vice Police Investigator with years of first responder experience, he achieves consistent and predictable results. Able to bring operational and strategic thinking to cases through meticulous interviewing and thorough investigations.
DeRon Finney
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
DeRon Finney
An accomplished security and investigations professional with over a decade of experience leading complex investigations, asset protection programs, and crisis response across corporate and retail environments. A U.S.-based Lead Investigator with EPIC Brokers, he has managed large-scale investigations, case management. With a bachelors
An accomplished security and investigations professional with over a decade of experience leading complex investigations, asset protection programs, and crisis response across corporate and retail environments. A U.S.-based Lead Investigator with EPIC Brokers, he has managed large-scale investigations, case management. With a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, DeRon expertise is recognized in risk assessment and investigative leadership
About Guardian Legal Solutions
Our Experience
Our Training/Education
Our Experience
With over 10 years of experience in public safety and investigative services, the firm delivers thorough, legally sound, and results-driven investigations for our clients. Our team employs advanced investigative techniques and forensic interviewing, combined with legal insight and field experience, to protect clients' interests and uncover critical facts.
Our Approach
Our Training/Education
Our Experience
We believe in taking a methodical, client-focused approach that blends legal precision with investigative services and forensic interviewing experience. Each criminal defense case is handled with strategic planning, rigorous fact-finding, and strict adherence to evidentiary and ethical standards to deliver actionable intelligence and strengthen case outcomes.
Our Training/Education
Our Training/Education
Our Training/Education
Guardian Legal Solutions is deeply committed to professional development through specialized training and education with Research Electronics International (REI) and the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC). Our team has received advanced instruction in technical counter-surveillance measures (TCSM) from REI, a global l
Guardian Legal Solutions is deeply committed to professional development through specialized training and education with Research Electronics International (REI) and the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC). Our team has received advanced instruction in technical counter-surveillance measures (TCSM) from REI, a global leader in electronic surveillance detection training and equipment. Additionally, through CDITC, our investigators are educated in criminal defense methodology, forensic interviewing, and investigative services, ensuring the highest standards of legal and technical proficiency.
