Professional private investigations that are driven by facts and defined by truth.
With 39 years in law enforcement, including more than 24 years in investigative assignments, J. Cole is the only call you need to make to uncover critical, hard-to-find information that can make or break high-profile cases.



Professional Associations
A member of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigations (TALI) in good standing

The Right Background
With over 3,000 hours of training, and 26 years with the San Antonio Police Department, J. Cole is the reliable partner you need. You will rest easy knowing you’ve hired a highly-trained, decorated and dedicated investigator.

Licensed and Regulated
Licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety Regulatory Services Division – License: A30929201

Professional Associations
A member of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigations (TALI) in good standing

The Right Background
With over 3,000 hours of training, and 26 years with the San Antonio Police Department, J. Cole is the reliable partner you need. You will rest easy knowing you’ve hired a highly trained, decorated and dedicated investigator.

Licensed and Regulated
Licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety Regulatory Services Division – License: A30929201
Investigative Services for San Antonioand the State of Texas.
Our experienced investigators are based in San Antonio and provide services across the State of Texas.
This is a thorough process wherein our investigators systematically collect, analyze, and present information for clients through methods such as information searches, scene investigations, interviews, surveillance, witness canvas and case reviews, all conducted within legal and ethical frameworks. The objective is to ascertain the facts and deliver a complete understanding of the situation for legal, business, or personal purposes, culminating in a well-documented and detailed report for the client.
This is the process of legally gathering facts and evidence for a client utilizing a combination of public records, online databases, social media monitoring and digital footprint analysis. The investigator’s methods are dictated by the specific needs of the case, which could involve background checks, locating missing persons, verifying information, or gathering evidence for legal cases.
Involves examining a location where an incident occurred, like a crime scene or accident site, to collect firsthand information, identify overlooked details, gather evidence, and understand the context of events. This investigation helps attorneys formulate defense strategies, reconstruct events, and build a case by analyzing evidence, examining the scene for inconsistencies, and collaborating with forensic experts to support legal proceedings.
Are the non-coercive, one-on-one meetings, either in person, live video or by phone, where the investigator gathers information from witnesses, suspects, or informants to establish facts for a specific case. The investigator uses specialized skills to elicit detailed and accurate accounts that can be used in formal legal processes, to provide clarity, or to assist in a client’s situation.
Is the covert and close observation of a person, place, or activity to gather information, evidence, factual details, often without the target’s knowledge. The goal is to obtain information for legal proceedings or other purposes, such as uncovering insurance fraud, investigating infidelity, or conducting background checks. Our investigators use various techniques that may include physical, technical or digital surveillance and stay within legal and ethical boundaries.
Our investigators systematically visit a specific area, such as a neighborhood or crime scene, to identify and interview potential witnesses or discover evidence related to the case. This process helps investigators find people who may have observed events, collected information from residents, and obtain details or leads that can be used to build a case or verify facts.
is the thorough examination of all evidence and information to gather the truth about a specific situation. The case review is to identify strengths or weaknesses, identify issues, and results in a detailed report with strategic advice for the client. The case review will outline a comprehensive investigation plan and estimated cost to complete the plan.
Get in Touch
J Cole Investigations, PLLC offers free confidential initial consultation and evaluation with prospective clients. Our investigators use their expertise to assess whether a request is feasible and legal. Prospective clients should be prepared to provide all relevant information, discuss their goals, ask questions about our experience, methods, licensing and confidentiality practices.
About Jim Cole

Licensed Private Investigator Jim Cole opened J‧Cole Investigations, PLLC, after dedicating 39 years to public service in law enforcement. A decorated and highly trained officer, his experiences include assignments in high-priority units as a Homicide Murder Detective, an Internal Affairs Sergeant and Homicide Murder Sergeant for the San Antonio Police Department, an organization employing over 1,500 officers.
Cole honorably retired from SAPD after 26 years, but he also served other communities as a Detective, Criminal Investigation Division Commander (Lieutenant) where he also conducted employment background investigations, a Captain that oversaw the Investigations Division, and finally as a Chief of Police.
