About DBM Consulting Group

Founder, DBM Private Investigator, LLC

Licensed Private Investigator – CA License #188750

Derrick Taylor is a distinguished former federal agent and accomplished author with a 25-year career at the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). His experience spans multiple elite assignments, including the Fugitive Task Force Unit in Los Angeles, California. As a seasoned lead investigator, Derrick has directed complex, high‑skill criminal and civil investigations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, drawing on the advanced techniques he developed during years of specialized undercover operations.

After retiring from DHS, Derrick brought his extensive investigative and analytical expertise to the private sector, supporting Fortune 500 companies and high‑profile clients with precision, discretion, and strategic insight. A native of Los Angeles, he is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Academy in Glynco, Georgia, and began his federal career in 1998 with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Derrick’s career includes pivotal roles within the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, including a post‑9/11 assignment to the Joint Terrorist Task Force Unit in Washington, D.C. In 2007, he was promoted to Supervisory Prosecution Officer at the U.S. Central Attorney’s District Office in Los Angeles. In 2024, he further expanded his impact by serving as a Criminal Defender Investigator for the U.S. Central District Court of California.

Throughout his career, Derrick has been recognized with numerous honors, including the DHS Medal of Valor, the Secretary’s Award for Excellence, and the City of Los Angeles Medal of Honor. His investigative work and expertise have been featured in major media outlets such as CNN’s

 DBM CONSULTING GROUP
Former Federal Agent • California Private Investigator
California Central District Court–Approved Criminal Investigator
Wrongful Death • Criminal • Civil • Cold Cases
Confidential. Professional. Experienced.

EXPERT CASE REVIEW FOR ATTORNEYS, FAMILIES & CLIENTS

If you believe something was missed, overlooked, or not fully investigated in your case—or a loved one’s death does not make sense—I can help.

I am a former federal agent, a top private investigator in California, and a California Central District Court–Approved Criminal Investigator assisting defense attorneys on complex criminal matters. I provide expert, independent case reviews for:

• Wrongful death and suspicious death cases
• Criminal cases (open, pending, or closed)
• Civil matters
• Cold cases
• Family cases involving unanswered questions or unresolved circumstances

I work directly with attorneys, families, and individuals who need a second look at the facts—or who want clarity, closure, or confirmation that the investigation was handled correctly.

WHAT I REVIEW

• Police reports
• Evidence and discovery
• Crime scene documentation
• Witness statements
• Interview transcripts
• Overlooked leads or inconsistencies
• Investigative gaps or missed opportunities
• Timeline and behavioral analysis
• Coroner and medical examiner reports
• Autopsy findings and cause-of-death documentation

My goal is to uncover errors, inconsistencies, or missed opportunities that may change the understanding of what happened.

WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS SERVICE

For Attorneys:
• Strengthen criminal, civil, or wrongful death strategy
• Identify investigative failures
• Challenge or validate coroner findings
• Support motions, appeals, or post-conviction efforts
• Gain expert insight from a former federal agent

For Families:
• Understand what really happened
• Identify mistakes in the investigation
• Review autopsy and coroner findings in plain language
• Explore whether the case should be reopened
• Seek closure, clarity, or accountability

For Clients:
• Ensure the investigation was handled properly
• Identify overlooked evidence
• Get an expert second opinion

WHY ATTORNEYS & FAMILIES TRUST ME

• 25 years as a DHS federal agent
• California Central District Court–Approved Criminal Investigator
• One of California’s top private investigators
• Extensive experience in death investigations and evidence review
• Skilled at identifying inconsistencies and overlooked leads
• Professional, discreet, and detail-driven

I do not replace your attorney—I support them with expert analysis that can change the direction of a case.

CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION

All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.
If you need a professional review of a wrongful death, suspicious death, or criminal case, I can help.

DBM Consulting Group
Confidential. Discreet. Professional.

Contact us for a free consultation.
Email:https://dbmconsultinggroup.com/home
dbmpi.com
Cell: (949) 422-5617
Ask for Derrick. 

 CASE REVIEW FOR ATTORNEYS, FAMILIES & CLIENTS

If you believe something was missed, overlooked, or not fully investigated in your case, I can help.

I am a former federal agent, a top private investigator in California, and a California Central District Court–Approved Criminal Investigator assisting defense attorneys on complex criminal matters. I provide independent, expert case reviews for:

• Criminal cases (open, pending, or closed)
• Civil matters
• Wrongful death investigations
• Cold cases
• Family cases involving unanswered questions

I work directly with attorneys, families, and individuals who need a second look at the facts—or who want clarity, closure, or confirmation that the investigation was handled correctly.

WHAT I REVIEW

• Police reports
• Evidence and discovery
• Crime scene documentation
• Witness statements
• Interview transcripts
• Overlooked leads or inconsistencies
• Investigative gaps or missed opportunities
• Timeline and behavioral analysis
• Coroner and medical examiner reports
• Autopsy findings and cause-of-death documentation

My goal is to identify issues that may have been missed, ignored, or never pursued—and provide a clear, professional assessment of the case.