Bill Flynn has owned and operated Bill Flynn Investigations, a State of California Private Investigation firm, since 1989 and has specialized in expert witness testimony, police procedures, criminal investigations and corporate investigations. He has been retained by clients throughout the United States.
Mr. Flynn has qualified as an expert in Federal and State Superior Courts and has testified (for both Plaintiff and Defendant) in matters concerning police procedures, officer misconduct, criminal investigations, wrongful death and crime scene reconstruction. He has appeared on the T.V. show "Inside Edition" as an expert witness.
He offers a complimentary initial consultation up to 2 hours, either in person or by telephone, in order to evaluate, make recommendations, and answer any questions you may have pertaining to your case - whether or not his services are retained.
Click on "Background" and "CV" above to find out more about Mr. Flynn's services and areas of expertise.
email address - dpsflynn@msn.com
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Qualified Federal Court: Expert - Police Procedures; Crime Scene Reconstruction; Qualified Superior Court: Expert - Police Procedures; Associate of Science - Police Science, Mt. San Antonio College; Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, California State University, Los Angeles;
Master of Public Administration, University of La Verne; California POST Advanced Certificate; State of California Lifetime Teaching Credential - Police Administration, Public Administration; State of California Private Investigator License; Appointee, Superior Court Private Investigator Panel; California Department of Justice Certificates: Informant Development and Maintenance; Internal Affairs; Homicide Investigation; Crime Scene Preservation; Informant Development; Evidence Collection, Identification & Preservation; Surveillance Techniques; F.B.I. Firearms Training; POST Supervisory Certificate;
POST Management Certificate.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: C.A.L.I. - California Association of Licensed Investigators; L.A.C.C.D.I.A. - Los Angeles County Criminal Defense Investigators Association.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Instructor - Criminal Law; Patrol Functions; Criminal Investigations - Mt. San Antonio College
Instructor - Penal Code; Report Writing; Criminal Investigations - Rio Hondo Police Academy
Instructor - POST Advanced Officer Training, Rio Hondo Police Academy
Instructor - In-Service Training, West Covina Police Department
Instructor - Informant Cultivation and Maintenance, Pomona Police Department, Baldwin Park Police Department, Covina Police Department
Instructor - Mobile/Air Surveillance, East San Gabriel Valley Crime Impact Team
Invited Speaker - West Covina Lions Club,
"Proactive Approach to Law Enforcement"; Invited Speaker - City Councils of the East San Gabriel Valley, "Proactive Approach to law Enforcement."
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: approximately 100
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Police Procedures; Unlawful Detainment; Arrest Procedure; Vice Operations; Officer Involved Shooting; Crime Scene Reconstruction; "Confessions"; Wrongful Death (Police Shooting); Use of Informants.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 70%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 30%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 100
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: April, 2005
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approximately 60 - 70
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Approximately 60 - 70
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 15 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Initial consultation up to 2 hours is complimentary; Review case reports and documentation such as depositions, hearings and summary judgement motions; Recommend areas and subject matter for deposing police personnel; Investigation as needed; Event reconstruction/reenactment (if necessary) including video, photographs, computer digital displays for court presentation; Expert Witness Testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $125/hr - initial consultation either by telephone or in person (up to 2 hours) is complimentary in order to evaluate and make recommendations on your case whether or not I am retained.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $125/hr - which includes but not limited to:
Review and index all depositions and court documents such as hearings and summary judgement motions; Review and index all police reports and actions; Review and index procedure on any evidence collected; Determine, if applicable, whether or not proper use of informant(s) was employed; Evaluate witness statements for validity, inconsistency or coercion; Evaluate any "confession" for validity, inconsistency or coercion; Determine if actions of police personnel were consistent with department policy and recognized standard of police procedure; Prepare Declaration and expert opinion based upon review of the case; Make appropriate recommendations for voir dire.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $300/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 300/hr
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Out of town fee of $500/day in addition to deposition or testimony fee. Additional fees for overnight travel such as travel expenses, lodging, food, telephone, etc. are billed at cost.
Preparation of court exhibits and general investigation pertaining to the case is billed at $125/hr.
References
Stephen Gottlieb, Executive DirectorThe Alpha Group Center for Crime and Intelligence Analysis Training
P.O. Box 8
Montclair, CA 91763-0008
(909) 989-4336 email: crimecrush@aol.com
David Traum, Deputy D.A. in Charge
400 Civic Center Plaza, Room 201
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 620-3350
Mike McCrary, Chief of Police
Los Alamitos Police Department
3201 Katella Boulevard
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
562-431-2255 ext. 400
Christopher J. Skorina, Attorney at Law
Mosher & Skorina
26691 Plaza, Suite 200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-1544
James M. Trush, Attorney at Law
5160 Birch Street
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-851-9090
Jeff Mitchell, President, CEO
Mitchell Rubber Products, Inc.
491 Wilson Way
City of Industry, CA 91744-3983
626-961-9711
