Hewitt & Cowden Investigations was founded in 1992 by principals Karen Hewitt, TCI, and Frances Cowden. Specializing in investigations from the distaff perspective, Hewitt & Cowden is based in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas. The Fort Worth Private Investigator Agency utilizes several staff private detectives, with combined experience totaling over 80 years in the investigative and legal fields.

Karen Hewitt, TCI has been a licensed Texas Female Private Investigators since 1992. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas, a paralegal Certificate from SMU School of Law, and is a graduate of the East Texas Police Academy.

Prior to becoming a TX Female Private Detective, Ms. Hewitt was an investigator for more than 10 years with State District Attorney's Office, as well as serving as a Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse Officer in East Texas for over 4 years. She was also a practicing paralegal for more than 10 years.

Ms. Hewitt has received an Intermediate Peace Officer Certification granted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education, and has received advanced training in Child Abuse Investigations by State Law Enforcement Agencies.

Ms. Hewitt was President of the Texas Association of Licenses Investigators ("1997-99,2005-07") and has served as Chair of the Board of Directors for 3 years. In April, 2003 Ms. Hewitt was selected to serve on the School of Community Service Advisory Board for the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.


Karen Hewitt has also earned the distinction of Texas Certified Investigator. Learn More

Frances Cowden has been a TX Private Investigator since 1992. Prior to entering the investigative field, Ms. Cowden was a commercial Texas real estate broker for over 20 years.

Ms. Cowden holds a B.S. from Midwestern State University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.

Hewitt & Cowden are members for the following associations and community boards:

North Texas Private Investigators Association (NTPIA)
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
National Council of Investigative & Security Specialists (NCISS)
Intellenet
Metroport Rotary Club
Advisory Board Member, School of Community Service University of North Texas

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