About Us
Mayer Consulting has grown from a trusted source for death penalty mitigation into a holistic firm focusing on fact investigation, mitigation, and jury services.
Our team, with diverse backgrounds in forensic psychology, social work, and criminal justice, delivers in-depth investigations for a wide range of legal needs. With 40 years of combined experience on hundreds of criminal cases, we’ve developed systems to handle complex investigations with meticulous detail and unwavering dedication. We offer our services nationwide, with Spanish-speaking investigators readily available to meet your specific needs.
Our specialized education and unparalleled skills elevate our ability to assist and support across all aspects of the criminal defense process. Our teams excel at communication, ensuring seamless collaboration with our attorneys from indictment to resolution.
Our vision is to ensure every defendant receives the best possible legal defense. To achieve this, we provide expert criminal defense investigations utilizing fact investigation, mitigation, and jury research to empower attorneys and secure the best possible outcome for their clients.
“True justice requires understanding the full story behind every person, not just the crime itself.”
Katherine M. Mayer – M.A., CLI, CCDI
About Katherine Mayer
Katherine Mayer is a criminal justice expert with extensive academic and real-world experience. She earned her Master’s in Forensic Psychology while interning with the Capital Defender of Northern Virginia, then honed her skills as a Mitigation Specialist with Miami-Dade’s Capital Litigation Unit, handling complex, high-profile death penalty cases.
Recognizing a gap in the legal landscape, Katherine founded Mayer Consulting in 2012 as a holistic criminal defense consulting firm specializing in fact investigation and mitigation. As a trailblazer in her field, Katherine became the first woman in Texas to achieve board certification in criminal defense investigation in 2017. She is also a Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) through the National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI). Her unwavering commitment to justice has driven her to expand her services over the past decade, growing the firm to offer a comprehensive suite of criminal defense and civil solutions, including jury consulting– with specialized expertise in jury research and voir dire strategy. Katherine has further enhanced the firm’s capabilities by developing the innovative Jury Intel program, which elevates their current jury research service to provide deeper analytical perspectives for legal teams.
Everyone’s story deserves to be told
At Mayer Consulting, we believe in a fair and just legal system. That’s why social advocacy and equity in the criminal justice space are at the core of everything we do. We go beyond criminal investigation, we’re fighting for a more just system for all.
Join Our Team
Mayer Consulting is growing! We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to social justice. If you have a background or interest in social work or investigations and have a strong work ethic, a dedication to equity, and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Join our team and:
- Utilize your skills to support clients.
- Contribute to meaningful social change within the criminal justice system.
- Collaborate with a team of experienced and passionate professionals.
- Be part of a mission-driven organization striving for excellence and equity.
