Where Advocacy and Investigation Meet

Who We Are

What We Do
Clear Path Forward is a full-service private investigation and advocacy firm founded by Sally Tierney, a Certified Criminal Defense Specialist licensed in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Washington State. Sally is a truth seeker and empowerment advocate for anyone struggling to navigate an unfair system.
We conduct meticulous investigations and deliver clear, concise reports that hold up to scrutiny and inform real case strategy. Using advanced trauma-informed and forensic interviewing techniques, our team consistently uncovers information that shifts the direction of a case.
Our juror services span the full arc of trial — from pre-trial research and voir dire support that helps attorneys make informed strikes, to post-trial interviews that reveal how and why a jury reached its verdict. Behind every case is a full team: mitigation investigation specialists and videographers, seasoned surveillance investigators, OSINT research analysts, and Spanish-fluent investigators.
Whether you're a defense attorney building a case, a personal injury attorney fighting for a victim, or a client who has never needed an investigator before in your life, Clear Path Forward exists to bring truth to light — and to guide every case toward a better outcome.
We've got you covered!
Our investigators are tenacious, creative, diligent, thorough, and organized.
FULLY LICENSED, INSURED, & BONDED
Virginia DCJS ID #99-665194
Virginia Compliance Agent #11-19487
Washington D.C. DLCP #PD40000142
Washington State Investigator License #26015422
WHERE ADVOCACY AND INVESTIGATION MEET.