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Joseph Jones

President of Bosco Legal Services

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Hi, I’m Joe, and my passion is investigations — particularly, social media investigations.

Most of us use and post on social media in some way, shape, or form. What many people don’t know is that much of the information shared online shouldn’t get posted in the first place. In fact, what makes its way onto platforms often contains a wealth of information about a person’s behavior, whereabouts, beliefs, and more.

When an individual’s social media activities become relevant in a legal proceeding or investigation, a fair and just outcome can hinge on finding, documenting, and preserving online information in a defensible and legally admissible manner. That’s where I come in as a Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert and Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations.

I’ve refined my expertise with over 15 years of experience, 2,000+ hours of training, and multiple certifications in Open Source and Cyber Intelligence. I also hold degrees in Psychology and Social & Behavioral Sciences, which inform the multi-faceted approach I employ for successful investigations.

In my role as President of Bosco Legal Services, I’m backed by an exceptional team whose industry-leading expertise and skillset have fueled the rapid and continuous growth of our investigations division. However, it’s worth noting that my journey to this point was likely a little different than the average President.

Through the years, I’ve worked in practically every position in our company, including sweeping the parking lots and taking out the trash. These experiences have fostered a valuable perspective that pushes me to continue my own growth, as well as share my knowledge through classes and mentorship for professionals in related industries.

  • President (2021 – Present)
  • Private Investigator and Social Media/Cyber Investigation Expert (2009 – Present)
  • Vice President (2014 – 2021)
  • Branch Manager (2009 – 2012)
  • Field Agent (2005 – 2009)
  • Social Media/Cyber Investigations
  • Tracking down digital bad-actors
  • Background Checks and Due Diligence
  • Missing Persons Investigations
  • Locating Assets
  • McAfee Institute
    • Served on the governing board overseeing expert level trainings
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS)
  • California Association of Licensed Private Investigators (CALI)
  • Professional Investigators of California (PICA)
  • California Association of Legal Support Professionals (CALSPro)
    • Served on the continuing education committee
  • National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS)
  • Los Angeles, CA – Superior Court
  • Riverside, CA – Superior Court
  • San Bernardino, CA – Superior Court
  • San Diego, CA – Superior Court
  • Orange County, CA – Superior Court
  • Ventura County, CA- Superior Court
  • Kern County, CA – Superior Court
  • Fresno County, CA – Superior Court
  • San Francisco, CA – Superior Court
  • Cobb County, GA – Superior Court
  • Travis County, TX – District Court
  • Orleans, LA – Civil District Court
  • Jefferson, KY – Family District Court
  • Canadian County, OK – District Court
  • Luzerne County, PA – Court of Common Pleas

 

  • Authorized by the CA State Bar as an MCLE provider
  • 300+ CLE classes taught to judges, lawyers, and other legal professionals
  • Training for various Law Enforcement & Investigation professionals
  • Subject matter covered:
    • Social Media/OSINT Investigations
    • Forensic Preservation and Authentication of Internet Content
    • Digital Forensics
    • People Location/Heir Searches
    • Asset Location
    • Legal Ethics
  • California Southern University — Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude
  • Riverside Community College — Associate of Arts, Social & Behavioral Studies Distinction
  • Over 2,000 hours in specialized Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Social Media, Cyber Investigation and Digital Forensics training
  • Specialized training and experience in Asset Location and Seizure
  • 80-hour OSINT course — Intel Techniques
  • 30+ hour course on legal issues for SMI — Mark Fiedelholtz
  • Certificate for OSINT training — Camelot Investigations
  • Multiple certificates for OSINT training — Hetherington Group
  • Licensed CA Private Investigator — # PI 28338
  • Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE) — McAfee Institute
  • Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI) — McAfee Institute
  • CALSPro Certified Process Server (CCPS) — CALSPro
  • Certified Forensic Interviewer (FTR)— CDITC
  • Qualified Human Trafficking Investigator — McAfee Institute

Note that this list is not a comprehensive list of all media appearances or publication contributions by Mr. Jones, and was prepared by an outside marketing agency.

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