Erik Eichler
Owner/Principal Investigator
South Windsor
Summary
Highly accomplished and Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator and Forensic Science Investigator with extensive expertise in death/serious bodily injury, criminal defense, and missing persons cases. Proven ability to deliver exceptional results through meticulous investigation, strategic analysis, and effective communication in both state and federal courts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Principal Investigator
Eichler Investigative Services, LLC.
07.2020 - Current
- Directed and executed comprehensive investigations for numerous civil and criminal cases, significantly contributing to defense strategies.
- Interview clients, suspects, relatives, and other individuals to obtain statements, documents, and related factual evidence.
- Visit crime scenes to evaluate physical and environmental factors pertinent to case investigations.
- Prepare detailed diagrams, charts, drawings, and photographs of crime scenes.
- Locate and interview witnesses, meticulously analyzing their statements.
- Present findings and evaluations to counsel, with extensive court appearance experience.
- Prepare comprehensive investigative reports and correspondence, including serving subpoenas.
- Utilize various classified computer databases, software, and filing systems to prepare cases for trial.
- Review, train, and evaluate investigation teams to ensure proper representation and adherence to high professional standards.
Supervising Investigator
Fischer Investigations, LLC
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Supervised six investigators across various types of investigations and surveillance assignments.
- Managed case intake and distribution, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Conducted numerous critical investigations supporting legal defense in diverse civil and criminal cases, contributing to favorable judgments/settlements.
- Interviewed clients, suspects, relatives, and others to obtain statements, documents, and factual evidence.
- Visited crime scenes to evaluate physical and environmental factors related to case investigations.
- Prepared diagrams, charts, drawings, and photographs of crime scenes.
- Located and interviewed witnesses, analyzing their statements for accuracy and relevance.
- Presented findings and evaluations to counsel, with court appearance experience.
- Prepared detailed reports and correspondence, and served subpoenas.
- Utilized various classified computer databases, software, and filing systems to prepare cases for trial.
- Reviewed, trained, and evaluated investigation teams, ensuring proper representation and high standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Policing And Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2011
High School Diploma -
East Hartford High Scholl
East Hartford, United States05-2003
Skills
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Emotional profiling
- Skilled in simultaneous task execution
- Comprehensive case coordination
- Evidence documentation through photography
- Technical documentation
Employee growth initiatives
Interests
Camping
Fishing
Community Events
Photography
Awards
- Who's Who Among American High School Students
- National Honors Society
Professional Development And Certifications
- Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CDITC Academy Program), Certification requires two years of investigative experience, 25 comprehensive criminal defense assignments, two attorney recommendations, an oath of conduct, and a written test. Maintains certification through 10 annual Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Certified Forensic Science Investigator (CFSI), Designed to enhance the ability of criminal defense investigators to interpret and recognize the need for independent expert analysis. Expertise in latent prints, general crime scene analysis, bloodstain detection & interpretation, firearm's examination, and forensic photography. Graduated at the top of the class with honors.
- OSINT Techniques, Proficient in collecting information from published or publicly available sources using advanced techniques to achieve investigative goals.
- (SBI) Death/Serious Bodily Injury, Specialized training in investigating complex cases involving death or serious bodily injury, focusing on evidence collection and analysis.
- Firefighter I - Connecticut Fire Academy
- Wicklander: Advanced Interview & Interrogation Techniques
Timeline
Owner/Principal Investigator
Eichler Investigative Services, LLC.
07.2020 - Current
Supervising Investigator
Fischer Investigations, LLC
10.2015 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Policing And Administration
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
East Hartford High Scholl
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