Greetings DIA members, Each year DIA seeks out a worthy nominee to honor as a stellar defense professional with the Investigator of the Year Award. The DIA commenced presenting this award in 2007 to recognize excellence in Defense Investigations. This award is presented to a DIA member in good standing who best exemplifies the dedication and determination required to perform the duties of a defense investigator at the highest professional level. We encourage you to take the opportunity to nominate a colleague; highlight and share the invaluable contributions to criminal defense work they have made. We are accepting nominations for the Investigator of the Year Award. Send us an e-mail learn about the nomination requirements. - The DIA IOYA Committee (Erika Thompson & Terry Morris)
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Nelly De La MoraSan Diego CountyAlternate Public Defender Award presented by Northern Board Member,Terry Morris
Ryan Niss Ventura County & Marco Garcia Orange County
Private Investigator A. Ace Pierce from Bakersfield, CA
Bianca Garcia Chief Investigator with theSolano County Public Defender Award presented by DIA Northern Board member Jeremy Maurer
Valerie Preciado Investigator with theOrange County Public Defender
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2024 - Nelly De La Mora, San Diego APD 2023 - Ryan Niss, Ventura & Marco Garcia, Orange 2022 - A. Ace Pierce, Bakersfield 2021 - Bianca Garcia, Solano 2020 - Valerie Preciado, Orange 2019 - Chas Wiggins, Ventura 2018 - Eric Castellanos, Orange
Excellence in Investigations Commitment to Justice Compassion for Clients Passion for Training
2017 - None Awarded 2016 - Jeff Foss, San Bernardino 2015 - Thomas Holcombe, San Bernardino 2013-2014 - None Awarded 2012 - Bill Van Cleave, 2011 - Wendy Carlton, Ventura 2010- None Awarded 2009 - Annette Town, Ventura 2008 - John Blackburn, PI 2007 - David Epps, Santa Clara Alternate
