Award-Winning Private Investigator
Recognized Among the World’s Top Investigators in 2025. Trusted by Leading Civil Plaintiff Attorneys. Our investigative work has contributed to civil matters resulting in over $600 million in recoveries for plaintiffs.
About Jay Paulino, CPI
Founder | JPP Investigations
I'm Jay Paulino, CPI, founder of JPP Investigations, a San Diego-based private investigation agency specializing in civil plaintiff investigations. With over 18 years of experience, I help attorneys investigate cases early, preserve critical evidence, locate and interview witnesses, and identify strengths and weaknesses before they become problems.
My services include skip tracing, witness interviews, investigative research, professional photography and videography, drone inspections, vehicle inspections, and Event Data Recorder (EDR) preservation and downloads.
From catastrophic injury and wrongful death to product liability, premises liability, and complex civil litigation, I provide experienced, bilingual English/Spanish investigative support with local service and global reach.
My approach is simple: Investigate early, preserve evidence, and help attorneys stay ahead of the defense.
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, 2024–2027
- 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
- The AI-Powered Investigator — Webinar, Private Investigators Association of Utah (2026)
- 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 (2023)
- 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.