Criminal Defense Investigations at Guardian Legal Solutions
Guardian Legal Solutions takes a strategic, evidence-driven approach to criminal defense investigations. Beyond basic interviews, they conduct thorough case reviews, witness interviews, record retrieval, digital forensics, and develop demonstrative evidence to strengthen defense strategy. Their precision, discretion, and court-ready documentation give defense counsel a clear investigative advantage when it matters most.
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, CEH
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.
Steven "Steve" Sanders
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
Steven "Steve" Sanders
Steve is a retired law‑enforcement professional with 34½ years of service across two major agencies in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. His career includes eight years as a Major Crimes detective and Internal Affairs investigator, where he led and supported high‑impact investigations requiring precision, discretion, and advanced analytic
Steve is a retired law‑enforcement professional with 34½ years of service across two major agencies in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. His career includes eight years as a Major Crimes detective and Internal Affairs investigator, where he led and supported high‑impact investigations requiring precision, discretion, and advanced analytical skill.
Steve has a long history of investigative work on complex and sensitive cases, including aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, homicides, and crimes against persons.
Known for his investigative rigor, ethical judgment, and deep operational knowledge, Steve brings a rare combination of field experience, common sense, approachable attitude, and investigative intuition to every investigation.
Erica Villanueva
Broderick "BA" Blanchard
Steven "Steve" Sanders
Erica brings 15 years of investigative experience with the Los Angeles Airport Police
Department (LAX), where she served in both patrol and the Crime Task Force Unit. She
possesses expertise in surveillance, interviewing, interrogations, and handling cases related to
child abuse, sexual assault, burglary, robbery, gun related charges, domest
Erica brings 15 years of investigative experience with the Los Angeles Airport Police
Department (LAX), where she served in both patrol and the Crime Task Force Unit. She
possesses expertise in surveillance, interviewing, interrogations, and handling cases related to
child abuse, sexual assault, burglary, robbery, gun related charges, domestic violence, fraud,
theft, criminal threats, and workplace violence. Erica holds certification for sexual assault
investigations from the Institute of Criminal Investigation. She earned her bachelor’s degree in
psychology and is credentialed as a certified paralegal.
Joel 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
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.
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.
