Individuals faced with delicate personal, corporate, or legal issues deserve an experienced investigator who, through exhaustive research, will gather clear data and help them understand the findings so that they can make informed decisions. My name is Colleen Quinn-Adams, and I am a skilled investigator who is deeply committed to providing superior, individualized and compassionate services to those in need.
I have always had a strong fascination with the legal system and criminal behavior and sought to understand the criminal mind to better comprehend the motivations and circumstances behind crimes. Following my passion, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Tampa where I graduated with honors. I continued my education at Argosy University in Atlanta, Georgia where I received my Master’s Degree in Psychology. Upon returning to Tampa, I put my education and skills to use and began working as an investigator with my mother’s firm which I acquired after her retirement. As President of The Legal Investigation and Mitigation Offices of Colleen Quinn Investigations, I have provided over 30 years of service and worked on hundreds of cases in both state and federal court. My primary focus in the criminal field is capital cases involving the death penalty, but I also have extensive experience with other types of criminal cases involving serious felonies and civil cases such as insurance fraud, nursing home abuse, toxic mold cases, and motor vehicle accidents.
Through my years as an investigator, I discovered that there are no standards for investigation which can be frustrating for the client. In order to streamline the process, I developed the CQI model which includes specific processes and procedures that are followed in each and every case. The result is a comprehensive report that is constant, thorough, organized and easily understood by clients. My goal is to ensure our work product makes the job of our client easier.
On a personal note, as a wife and mother of two active teenage boys, I have mastered the art of multitasking, time management and conflict management. I enjoy running and exercising which gives me the mental focus and energy level needed to be a successful wife, mother, and business owner. I have always had a sympathetic and caring nature. Throughout my life, I have rescued, rehabilitated and released numerous animals in distress including a pelican, an opossum, a duck, rabbits, squirrels, birds and a pit bull puppy. When I’m not working, you can find me spending time with my family, exercising, or cooking a new culinary creation.
CQI conducts background investigations for individuals, companies, corporations and law firms. Unlike most companies that simply rely on a search of public records, CQI goes the extra mile and retrieves documents and conducts interviews when necessary to provide you with a detailed profile that will give you a better understanding of a person’s professional and personal history and help you make fact-based, informed decisions.
As a Mitigation Specialist, CQI works with the defense team to assist the attorney in presenting their client in the context of their life history and provide a basis for a less punitive sentence. With a background in psychology, Colleen Adams has a thorough understanding of how congenital, emotional, cognitive and environmental factors may impact a defendant’s development and behavior.
CQI offers support services to attorneys for current and pending cases. We assist by conducting a comprehensive background investigation, finding and interviewing potential witnesses, and analyzing case law, evidence and discovery material to unearth information that will help win the case.
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