In 1966, Investigators from various California Public Defender offices created the Defense Investigators Association (DIA).
DIA conducts professional training in the area of criminal defense. Annual seminars and the Defense Investigators Training Academy (DITA) offer training opportunities in a variety of investigative subjects
DIA membership includes “Active” and “Associate” members. Benefits include discounts to association training, the association newsletter and access to a network of criminal defense professionals.
DIA President - Adriela GuzmanVice President - Elizabeth AguilarSecretary/Treasurer - Kristy Leon Northern Board:Randy Bickel ~ Sheree Martinek-Evans ~Bianca JohnsonDevin Jones ~ Daniel Malasavanh ~ Terry Morris Southern Board:Christina Becerra ~ Pascual Benitez ~ Yvette EscamillaClaudia Hernandez ~ Alfonso Ochoa ~ Margie Zamarron
MAY 21-22 As DIA Celebrated it's 60 year diamond anniversary, we recognized our past and the valuable Investigator specific training provided over the decades. DIA Seminar Committee Chair, Liz Aguilar, put together a successful conference hat as selected a classy venue in Monterey, CA and we look forward to seeing you at our next events!.
2025s DITA IV was attended by over 60 participants and 10% were San Diego State University Alums!
Articles by Journalist Anat Rubin highlighting the importance of Public Defenders and Defense Investigators. See the two links below for these powerful stories.
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"There’s so many different investigators from so many different counties that I (am) able to talk with and connect with…and that I learn so much from. I’m very excited to apply that in my future as an investigator..
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