Public Records (FOIA/CPRA/PIA) Strategy & Research

For journalists, attorneys, families, civic groups, researchers, and public-interest projects

Public records hold answers—but accessing them requires precision. I draft, refine, track, and troubleshoot document requests across multiple states and agencies.

What I Offer

Drafting Public Records Requests
FOIA (federal), CPRA (California), PIA (Maryland), and other state/local equivalents.

Deficiency Responses & Appeals
Arguing for disclosure, citing statutes, and pushing back against improper denials or delays.

Multi-State Record Strategy
Coordinating complex, multi-agency investigations.

Document Analysis & Synthesis
Turning raw records into clear summaries, timelines, or investigative findings.

Training for Organizations
Teaching teams how to pursue public records efficiently and effectively.

Who I Work With

• Journalists and newsrooms
• Reform groups and nonprofits
• Parents and families
• Attorneys needing communications support
• Public researchers
• Documentary and media projects

Deliverables

• Drafted requests
• Appeal letters
• Deficiency responses
• Request tracking sheets
• Summaries of released records
• Document-driven investigative notes

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