Felder & Associates Investigations

03/14/2026

Eric Joseph Walks Free After 42 Years— Justice Secured Through Relentless Legal Advocacy

Although I had no direct doing in the outcome of this matter. I am so honored to know and be part of Derek Steenson Attorney At Law's defense team in this matter.

This week, on March 9, 2026, Eric Joseph walked out of SCI Chester a free man after spending 42 years incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. His release marks the end of a decades-long injustice and the result of relentless legal advocacy led by his attorney, Derick Steenson.

Through painstaking review and analysis of the original case files and H-File, Steenson conducted a detailed reinvestigation of the evidence and record that led to Joseph’s conviction. His work uncovered deeply troubling issues that had long remained hidden within the case, including evidence of police corruption, the mishandling and suppression of critical case materials, and investigative failures that undermined the integrity of the prosecution.

By methodically examining decades-old records, identifying inconsistencies, and presenting compelling evidence before the court, Steenson demonstrated that Eric Joseph’s conviction was built upon a fundamentally flawed and compromised investigation. The evidence ultimately revealed that an innocent man had been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for more than four decades.

At the same time, Eric Joseph’s freedom is also the product of unwavering support and advocacy from those who stood beside him throughout the long fight for justice. His devoted family never stopped believing in his innocence, while advocates Dennis and Lee Horton, along with the FAMM Foundation, worked persistently to raise awareness, support the effort, and keep attention on the case during the many years it took to reach this moment.

Together, the determined legal advocacy led by Derek Steenson Attorney At Law and the steadfast support of Eric’s family and advocates helped expose the truth and bring about the justice that had been denied for decades.

Although no legal victory can restore the 42 years Eric Joseph lost behind bars, his release stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of rigorous legal advocacy and the strength of a community that refuses to give up in the face of injustice.

Today, Eric Joseph returns home to his family and community as a free man.

Welcome home, Eric.

……… the fight continues for exonerations, overturned convictions, and freedom for the wrongfully convicted

02/24/2024

India Spellman Has Been Exonerated!!!!

https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=6545

We were so blessed to be part of the process!!!

www.freeindiaspellman.org

02/12/2023

That priceless moment that you have been working so hard for and waiting years to reunite a mother, daughter and family back together again after your client has been wrongfully convicted for 12 1/2 years.






More info at: www.freeindiaspellman.org

05/25/2022

FREE INDIA SPELLMAN

Please go to the website and read this story!

This is a very sad situation. An innocent girl was arrested for something she did not do, and now the detective that arrested her is locked up for perjury and obstructing justice!

Go to www.freeindiaspellman.org to learn more about her innocence and please sign her petition on change.org to Urge Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to Exonerate India Spellman.

Please be a part of this movement.

Please read the story, sign the petition, and share.


anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are

05/18/2021

https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadephia-homicide-detective-james-pitts-losing-conviction-exonerations-murder-20210513.html

This story is a great example of why you should hire a criminal defense investigator for your criminal case.
In this case, we did our due diligence and thoroughly and methodically examined all the documents and facts of the case. We interviewed new witnesses that were not called for the original trial and re-interviewed commonwealth witnesses to fact check their original statements.

Only to discover that the key facts, in this case, were overlooked or were right in plain view or just not asked in the beginning.

Our mission remains the same from day one and that is to provide all our clients with uncompromised confidential services while protecting their legal rights, and gathering key information on their behalf. When the justice system seems unfair, we make it fair. Our number one priority is to serve our clients with the highest level of honest, ethical, and dependable service while maintaining the highest level of integrity.

When finding the truth matters, you matter to us.

The Philly DA has stipulated to coercion by Detective James Pitts, who helped build seven murder cases that were dismissed, acquitted, or overturned. He remains in the Philadelphia Police Department.

01/23/2019

In most cases video surveillance only last between 1 and 7 days at corner stores and up to 30 days for larger establishments. Don't let time get away from you and loose valuable video footage. Contact us immediately so that we may assist you in gaining the video you need to fight your case.

11/02/2018

BLESSED TO BE THE BEST. I GUESS HARD WORK PAYS OFF.

08/15/2018

Reasonable doubt is a term used in jurisdiction of common law countries. Evidence that is beyond reasonable doubt is the standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction in most adversarial legal systems. ... Beyond a reasonable doubtis the highest burden of proof in any court in the United States.

08/12/2018

There is a very thin line between mere presence and conspiracy. Conspiracy holds just as much time as doing the crime. Knowing is half the battle.

08/10/2018

Don't fight the battle alone. You're chances of winning is only good as your defense team you hire. Behind every great attorney is secret weapon, a hard working, well connected producing private investigator.

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