Investigative Testimonial

My family hired Det. Patrick DeFrancisci from the Gideon Group to review my brother’s case who they said had committed suicide. At first, I didn’t believe he would be able to fill in the blanks for my family because we thought there was more to the story. After he began reviewing the reports and digging a little deeper and most importantly listening to my family, he began to put together a case based on facts and not assumptions. His work was exhaustive and complete.

I am happy that we hired him, and he has given my family hope and some closure we so desperately were looking for. Thank you for all you have done for my family and my mom. Tasha Cromer, Newark, NJ

Seminar Testimonials

Death Investigations Seminar March 19, 2018

The Death Investigations Seminar was very well done and fluid, providing us with a good sense of direction.
Great examples of what to do and more importantly what not to do
The information was especially helpful for younger officers who don't see as many scenes
Even after 24 years on the job, you swayed my response approach and initial contact when responding to a scene
I would recommend this course to other officers as well as fire fighters who sometimes come across a scene during a death investigation
The use of actual case examples helped create a picture of the investigation

Testimonials

"Pat DeFrancisci is a dogged and experienced investigation who we count on for thorough, accurate reports in criminal matters. His decades of experience at al levels of crime interdiction and his inside knowledge of New Jersey Law Enforcement agencies is unsurpassed. We never have to micromanage his investigations, knowing what potential witnesses will be questioned throughly, with a steady hand and any answers will be accurately reported. We value his strategic insights".

Andrew Olensnycky

Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC

Westfield, NJ

Testimonials

"As a criminal defense trial lawyer, I have used Mr DeFrancisci as an investigator many times and I have always been provided with excellent results. I have known him for several decades, ranging from when he was a police officer, through and including when he became a Captain of Detectives with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. He is very knowledgeable about police practice during their investigation, and his insights often turn up defects in the State's proofs that have a direct impact on my ability to persuade the prosecution to lower their plea offer, or in some cases, to dismiss the case outright. In those case where I have needed a statement taken from a defense witness, he has provided me with not only a clear and concise statement, but also an opinion of whether that individual will make a good witness on the witness stand. He also makes a great witness if you need him to testify during judicial proceedings. I strongly recommend his services.

Howard W. Bailey

Bailey & Toraya, LLP

Newark, NJ

Testimonials

Mr. DeFrancisci is a man of high personal and professional integrity. I had an unfortunate incident where my personal and financial information was carelessly left in a folder in a public area for anyone to pick up! Luckily, Mr. DeFrancisci was the person who found that folder and took the time to track me down to return it. I am so grateful that he was alert enough to spot the folder, appreciated the sensitivity of the information in it and felt so compelled to it back safely into my hands. In this day and age when a perfect stranger cares enough to do 'the right thing' it speaks volumes about his personal and professional character. Pat, thanks so much for caring!!