JOE GANDARA
El Paso,Texas
Summary
SEEKING A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH A STABLE GROWING COMPANY ALLOWING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Accomplished Private Investigator conducting detailed investigations into criminal and civil activities. Skilled at compiling information for investigations and managing and organizing case files. Working knowledge of laws related to disclosure of information obtained during investigations. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator
El Paso County Public Defenders
El Paso, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
- Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
- Interviewed witnesses, suspects, and experts to gather critical information and corroborate evidence.
- Conducted background checks on persons of interest using various resources including public records.
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
Private Investigator/Process Server
West Texas Process Service & Investigations
El Paso, Texas
01.2012 - Current
- Supervise Staff
- Process Service
- Review Cases/Meet with clients
- Interview Potential Witnesses (Criminal & Civil Cases)
- Review Court Filings/ Court Research
- Conduct Surveillance
- Case Load of Court Appointed Cases- Criminal Matters.
Paralegal
Law Office of Luis Yanez
El Paso, TX
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Entered client data into Clio & TexDocs to manage records and customer relationships
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Firm Administrator/Paralegal
Patrick Bramblett, P.C.
El Paso, Texas
10.2012 - 12.2022
- Supervise 5 Paralegals
- Docket Control/ Draft Pleadings Civil & Criminal Matters
- Day to Day Operations of Law Office- Office Manager
- Interview Clients/ Maintain Case Files.
Court Coordinator/ 383rd District Court
383rd District Court, El Paso County
El Paso, Texas
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Controlled Courts Docket/ Set Docket (Hearings/Jury-Trials)
- Supervised Court Staff
- Legal Research/ Aid Judge.
Legal Assistant/ Paralegal
Bramblett & Bramblett P.C.
El Paso, Texas
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Draft Pleading Criminal, Family Law and Civil
- Maintain Case Files
- Interview Clients/ Gather Case Facts.
Education
Basic Studies -
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2002
General Studies -
Austin High School
01.1995
Certification Apprehending Bail Fugitives -
CompossPoint Investigations Academy
Accident Investigations/Reconstruction -
Flynn & Associates
Paralegal Certificate Course -
University of Texas at El Paso
Certification
- Licensed Private Investigator, Texas Department of Public Safety- Private Security, A20122, 1998, Present
- Licensed Process Server, Texas Supreme Court/ Texas Judicial Branch, PSC#11547, 2017, Present
Vocational Programs
- CO-OP Business Studies
- Vocational Nurse Program
Timeline
Investigator
El Paso County Public Defenders
07.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office of Luis Yanez
01.2024 - 07.2024
Firm Administrator/Paralegal
Patrick Bramblett, P.C.
10.2012 - 12.2022
Private Investigator/Process Server
West Texas Process Service & Investigations
01.2012 - Current
Court Coordinator/ 383rd District Court
383rd District Court, El Paso County
01.2010 - 01.2012
Legal Assistant/ Paralegal
Bramblett & Bramblett P.C.
01.1995 - 01.2010
Basic Studies -
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
General Studies -
Austin High School
Certification Apprehending Bail Fugitives -
CompossPoint Investigations Academy
Accident Investigations/Reconstruction -
Flynn & Associates
Paralegal Certificate Course -
University of Texas at El Paso
- Licensed Private Investigator, Texas Department of Public Safety- Private Security, A20122, 1998, Present
- Licensed Process Server, Texas Supreme Court/ Texas Judicial Branch, PSC#11547, 2017, Present