Excellence in Private Investigations
With over 30 years of experience as a licensed private investigator, Patti James has established herself as a trusted partner for lawyers, corporations, insurance entities, and individuals with specific investigative needs. Patti and her team have extensive backgrounds in practical investigations that include a diverse array of cases. At PJI we have a strong commitment to ethics, legalities, and discretion.
When you partner with Patti James Investigations, you gain not just a service provider, but a dedicated ally with a proven track record of excellence.
At PJI we don't just want our business. We want to keep your business and form a lasting working relationship with you.



Credentials
Advancements
In 1991 Patti earned TXDPS License A 6575 and formed Patti James Investigations. 1995 - Patti became a Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) through the National Association of Legal Investigators. 1998 - Patti earned the designation of Texas Board Certified Investigator (TBCI) Through the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI)
Honors & Awards
In 2014 Patti was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott as Chairman of the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Board, with a seven year term. DPS fell under Sunset in 2019. Within that process the PSB Board was abolished. At that time The DPS Commission appointed Patti Chairman of the Texas Private Security Advisory Council. She still holds that position today.
Service to TALI
• Chairman of the Board: 2001–2002 & 1998–1999 • President: 1995–1997 • Vice President: 1994–1995 • Secretary: 1993–1994 • School Director: 1999–2015
Affiliates
Texas Ranger Association Foundation, Charger Patron Life Member, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Life Member, American Quarter Horse Association 100 Club of Houston Tunnel 2 Towers Christians United for Israel Center For Advanced Legal Studies, Investigations Instructor Life Member, TALI
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