Lerner Consulting LLC

06/02/2026

✋SUICIDE AWARENESS 🛑

What’s Important Now (W.I.N.)

Today, our community experienced a tragedy at the Fayette County Courthouse. A life was lost, and regardless of the circumstances surrounding any criminal case, that loss is heartbreaking.

As someone who has spent years in law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the legal system, I have seen firsthand how overwhelming it can feel when a person finds themselves facing criminal charges. The fear, uncertainty, embarrassment, financial strain, and concern for family can become all-consuming.

If you are currently facing charges, or if someone you love is, I want you to remember something important:

You are innocent until proven guilty.

And even if a conviction occurs, life does not end there.

Every day, people overcome mistakes, rebuild relationships, restore their reputations, strengthen their faith, and create meaningful futures. Courts hand down sentences; they do not determine your worth as a human being.

When life feels overwhelming, focus on what is important now — W.I.N.

Think about your family.

Think about your children.

Think about your friends.

Think about the people who would answer the phone if you called.

Think about your faith.

Think about tomorrow.

Most importantly, understand that the emotions you are feeling today are temporary, even when they seem permanent.

Su***de is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

No criminal charge, lawsuit, investigation, financial hardship, public embarrassment, or personal setback is worth your life.

If you are struggling, please reach out to someone. Call a friend. Call a family member. Call your pastor, rabbi, priest, counselor, attorney, or mentor. Ask for help. There is strength in doing so.

Resources

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime, 24 hours a day.

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
1-800-715-4225
Available 24 hours a day for mental health crises and support.

If you believe someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves, call 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately.

Today, I ask one thing of everyone reading this:

Please share this post.

You never know who may be silently struggling. You never know who feels trapped, hopeless, or alone. A simple conversation, phone call, or shared message may be enough to remind someone that there is another path forward.

No matter what you are facing today, there is hope.

There are people who care.

There are people willing to help.

And there is a future worth fighting for.

***dePrevention

06/02/2026

CASE DISMISSED – NOLLE PROSEQUI

Our client was arrested and charged with Felony Fleeing and Eluding after deputies alleged he was the rider of a motorcycle that fled from law enforcement. After losing sight of the motorcycle for an extended period, deputies searched nearby neighborhoods and ultimately arrested our client at his girlfriend’s residence, relying on circumstantial observations and assumptions to support the arrest.

During our investigation, Lerner Consulting obtained Ring camera footage confirming our client had not left the residence for more than eight hours prior to the incident. We also conducted a detailed comparison of the motorcycle seen in the patrol vehicle’s dash camera footage and our client’s motorcycle. The headlights alone revealed a critical inconsistency—one displayed three distinct circular lights while the other featured a diamond-shaped configuration.

The evidence simply did not support the allegations. After a thorough review, the State entered a Nolle Prosequi, and our client walked away without a conviction.

This case serves as an important reminder: an arrest is not proof of guilt. If you or a loved one is accused of a serious crime, contact a qualified criminal defense attorney immediately and ask about utilizing a seasoned criminal defense investigator. Thorough investigations uncover facts, challenge assumptions, and protect the innocent.

06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michael Bell to Lerner Consulting as our newest Legal Intern.

Michael is a military veteran, law student, and career investigator with nearly two decades of experience in local, state, and federal criminal investigations. Throughout his career, he has served as a DEA Task Force Officer, undercover narcotics investigator, supervisor, and K9 handler, working complex cases involving drug trafficking and organized crime. Most recently, Michael served as a Criminal Investigator with the Georgia Public Defender Council, giving him valuable insight into criminal litigation from both the prosecution and defense perspectives.

As he continues pursuing his J.D. at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, Michael brings a wealth of investigative knowledge, real-world experience, and a genuine commitment to justice. We are excited to have him on our team and look forward to the value he will bring to our clients, attorney partners, and the future of the legal profession.

Welcome aboard, Michael!

06/01/2026

Lerner Consulting LLC grabbed another Nol. Pros. This one was in Coweta County, GA. There is nothing greater than watching an innocent person walking out of the courthouse with their attorney!

After a careful review and analysis of the case file and available evidence, Lerner Consulting identified a critical issue: the State did not appear to have sufficient evidence to support a conviction.

The case relied heavily on assumptions rather than verified facts. Those assumptions could not be confirmed at the scene, and more importantly, they would have been difficult, if not impossible, to prove in a courtroom.

Through a detailed review of the evidence, Lerner Consulting was able to highlight the weaknesses in the State’s case and assist in bringing those concerns forward.

Contact Lerner Consulting LLC for your criminal defense needs! We make a strong addition to your team.

05/19/2026

Law firms do not always need more staff — sometimes they need the right support at the right stage. Lerner Consulting LLC’s prelitigation and case development program is built to help firms evaluate incoming matters, preserve evidence early, identify strengths and weaknesses, and build stronger files before critical opportunities are missed. We provide investigative review, attorney-level consulting support, evidence preservation strategy, and workflow assistance so your firm can focus on clients, litigation, branding, and growth. Use us as a force multiplier so you can say yes to more — without sacrificing quality.

05/14/2026

Here is a recently published article on a case that we worked with an incredible outcome for our client.

Another Nolle Pros. Another life changed forever.

05/14/2026

We do what we do, to see the words INNOCENT on paper for the world to see.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nolle-prosequi-andrew-lerner--n5oce?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via

05/14/2026

Another Nolle Pros. Another reminder of why criminal defense investigations matter.

Our client, a military veteran suffering from a traumatic brain injury and seizure disorder, was extradited from Florida to Georgia on serious felony allegations involving solicitation of a minor and child sexual exploitation. His phone was seized and forensically examined. No evidence was found.

Still, he spent nearly 10 months in custody, where he was assaulted and allegedly given incorrect medication that severely impacted his health.

When Lerner Consulting was brought into the case, we conducted a procedural and investigative review and quickly identified major concerns with the probable cause used to obtain the warrant. The case heavily relied on a cell phone number database search with questionable reliability.

Our investigators then conducted an independent test. After confirming our client was incarcerated and the original phone was secured in law enforcement custody, we texted the number tied to the alleged crimes from a controlled burner phone.

Someone answered.

That individual immediately began attempting to solicit pornographic material from who they believed was a minor. The evidence was preserved, documented, and transferred through proper chain of custody to defense counsel. Further tracing revealed the number was associated with multiple individuals — not just our client.

The findings were presented to the District Attorney’s Office.
The case was later Nolle Prossed.

This case is another example of how important it is for defense teams to understand criminal procedure, digital evidence, investigative methods, and evolving technology. Sometimes the truth is buried underneath assumptions and bad investigative practices.

Our client was not just a defendant. He was a victim of cell phone spoofing.

Being able to call this family and tell them “it’s over” is exactly why we do this work.

Lerner Consulting LLC
Criminal Defense Investigations | Trial Consulting | Digital Evidence Review

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🌐 www.thelernerfirm.com

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02/21/2026

Law Firms: When the Case Matters, the Investigation Matters More.

At Lerner Consulting, we are not a traditional private investigation company. We are a litigation support team built specifically to strengthen criminal defense and personal injury cases.

Our team brings 50+ years of combined investigative experience across federal, state, and local levels. Our backgrounds include:

• Criminal investigations
• Prosecutorial investigations
• Medical Examiner and forensic pathology experience
• Dedicated crime scene investigation
• Law enforcement procedures and policy analysis
• Legal research and case strategy support

We specialize in challenging the efficacy of law enforcement investigations. That means we don’t just review reports — we evaluate:

• Whether proper procedures and policies were followed
• Evidence collection methods and chain of custody
• Crime scene preservation and documentation
• Witnesses listed — and those conveniently left off
• Missed leads and investigative gaps
• Forensic reliability and evidentiary weaknesses

We approach every case from both sides of the courtroom. We understand how investigations are built — and how they break.

Lerner Consulting is a strategic extension of your defense team, delivering thorough, objective, and trial-ready investigative analysis.

This is not volume-based case work. This is precision litigation support.

If you are preparing for a suppression hearing, trial, mitigation package, or complex PI matter, we are ready to assist.

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