Hortencia Renteria is a licensed Private Investigator and experienced Paralegal with nearly 20 years of combined experience in legal and investigative work. Hortencia's background provides a strong foundation for investigative assignments requiring precise documentation, strict adherence to procedural rules, and a working command of evidentiary standards.
Hortencia began her legal career in 2006, spending 13 years in criminal defense before founding Tence Investigations in 2019. While her professional experience later expanded into family law and civil matters, her investigative approach remains deeply rooted in criminal defense principles, fact development, witness analysis, and meticulous record review.
As Founder and Lead Investigator, Hortencia directs all casework and oversees quality control to ensure each investigation meets the professional expectations of attorneys, law firms, and individual clients. Her experience spans civil, criminal, and domestic matters, with particular strength in criminal defense investigations and litigation support. She regularly collaborates with defense counsel to locate witnesses, analyze reports, and develop factual records essential to case strategy.
Each investigation is conducted with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness. Reports are structured to integrate seamlessly with discovery materials and evidentiary submissions, delivering clear, court-ready results that support effective legal advocacy.
At Tence Investigations, professionalism and integrity guide everything we do. Our team approaches each case with discretion, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality. We follow established best practices in every investigation and document our work with clarity and precision.
Every report and finding is prepared to reflect the highest standards of our industry, thorough, objective, and reliable. Clients can trust that their information is handled responsibly and that the results they receive are complete and dependable.
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