Award-Winning Private Investigator
Recognized Among the World’s Top Investigators in 2025 Trusted by Leading Civil Plaintiff Attorneys
About this private investigator
For more than a decade, Jay has provided investigative services in civil litigation matters that have resulted in over $600 million in recoveries for plaintiffs. Working with some of California's leading plaintiff attorneys, he develops the evidence, witnesses, and intelligence needed to strengthen complex cases.
His expertise includes witness interviews, site and drone inspections, investigative research, business intelligence, real estate ownership investigations, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). His work has supported catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, mass tort, and class action litigation.
As a member of the World Association of Detectives (WAD), Jay has access to a trusted global network of investigative resources and professionals. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he conducts investigations across cultures and jurisdictions, helping attorneys obtain accurate information quickly and efficiently.
Certified Professional Investigator (CPI)
The CPI program is administered by the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI), the largest private investigator association in the world.
Certified Remote Pilot for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration
- Aerial site inspections
- Aerial photography
- Aerial videography
Professional Leadership
- Director at Large, CALI, 2026–2028
- North America Ambassador, World Association of Detectives, 2024–2026
- San Diego District Director, CALI, 2021–2025
- San Diego District Governor, California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI), 2018–2020
Awards & Nominations
2025 Finalist
Investigator of the Year, World Association of Detectives
2022 Investigator of the Year
California Association of Licensed Investigators
2021 Finalist
Investigator of the Year, California Association of Licensed Investigators
2020 Governor of the Year
California Association of Licensed Investigators
2020 Finalist
Investigator of the Year, California Association of Licensed Investigators
2019 Governor of the Year
California Association of Licensed Investigators
2019 Finalist
Investigator of the Year, California Association of Licensed Investigators
Presentations & Publications
- Artificial Intelligence & The Modern Investigator — Webinar, Private Investigators Association of Idaho (2026)
- Handling Investigations on the Civil Plaintiff’s Side — Statewide Conference Presentation, CALI (2025)
- Drones and Investigations — Webinar, Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (2024)
- Using AI in Your Investigations — Working PI Magazine (2024)
- Navigating the Depths of Wrongful Death Investigations — PI Magazine (2024)
- Drones and Investigations — Global Presentation, WAD Annual Conference (Malaysia, 2024)
- Using Drones in Your Investigations with Jay Paulino — Working PI Magazine (2023)
- ChatGPT: A Foundational Tool for Investigators — Chapter Training, ACFE (2023)
- ChatGPT: A Foundational Tool for Investigators — Statewide Conference Presentation, CALI (2023)
- Drones and Investigations — Statewide Conference Presentation, CALI (2022)
- Drones and Investigations — Statewide Webinar, CALI (2021)
- Personal Injury Investigations on the Plaintiff’s Side — District Training, CALI (2020)
Customer Testimonials
Eric Ganci, Esq.
“Jay’s attention to detail and ability to uncover critical facts consistently strengthens our cases. His work is reliable and courtroom-ready.”
Andrew T.
“An investigator who truly understands the needs of plaintiff attorneys. Clear reporting, strong evidence, and excellent communication throughout.”
Tammy S.