“I was only a few months old when my mom traveled from Mexico to the United States to seek a better life for our family.”
My father had already come to the U.S. to find work and a place to live. Spanish was my first language, and when I entered school, learning English and making friends was difficult. I did not find out our family was living in the U.S. as undocumented immigrants until I attempted to obtain my driver’s license. At this time, I was informed that since I did not have a “green card”, I could be deported at any time.
Fortunately, one year earlier, in 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed an immigration reform bill into law that allowed immigrants who had entered the U.S. before 1982 to be eligible for amnesty. Because of amnesty, I was able to obtain a driver’s license, legally work, and apply for grants and loans to go to college.
After attending college for two years, I was hired by the Public Defender's Office as an investigator. I worked for the Public Defender’s Office from 1991 to 1999. Even though I was working full time, I continued to work toward my dream of obtaining my bachelor's degree. My father only completed the 2nd grade, and my mom completed the 8th grade. I distinctly recall our financial struggles due to their lack of education and inability to speak English. Needless to say, I did not want to experience the poverty I endured as a child, so I was determined to excel academically and have my own business. In 2001, I created All Aspects Investigation where I continued to work as a criminal defense investigator for the state and federal government. Then in 2013, I took a break from investigations, so I could focus on my family.
In 2016, I completed my Master of Science degree in Criminology from Regis University with honors. Thereafter in 2017, I launched Elizabeth Hansen Investigations. I continue to be an advocate for those who struggle finding their voice and cannot properly defend themselves legally. I am passionate about seeking social justice for individuals who have been charged with serious crimes. Everyone has a story, and I believe it is my job as an investigator to obtain that story for the purpose of leniency, compassion, and hope for the client.