Private investigation services
Every investigative service, organized by the problem you need solved.
Seventy-five private detective services across eight areas of practice. Start with the category closest to your situation, or tell us what's happening and we'll recommend the right approach.
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Personal & Family
Personal investigations deal with the people closest to you: partners, family members, caregivers and people you've lost touch with. They call for sensitivity as much as skill.
Background Investigations
A verified picture of who someone is, built from records, history and corroboration.
Infidelity Investigations
Discreet fact-finding when you suspect a partner is being unfaithful.
Matrimonial Investigations
Documented facts for separation and divorce, organized for your attorney.
Cohabitation Investigations
Evidence of shared residence where alimony or support terms are at stake.
Child Custody Investigations
Lawful documentation of a child's living conditions and care.
Missing Persons Investigations
Structured searches for adults and family members who have gone missing.
Lost Contact & Reunion Searches
Finding friends, relatives and old connections you have lost touch with.
Genealogical & Family Research
Tracing lineage, heirs and family records through archives and public sources.
Dating & Relationship Background Checks
Confirming that a new partner is who they say they are.
Caregiver & Nanny Background Checks
Vetting the people trusted with your children or aging parents.
Elder Financial Exploitation Investigations
Uncovering who is taking advantage of an older family member.
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Surveillance & Evidence
Surveillance establishes what someone actually does, not what they say they do. Professional observation is planned, lawful and documented so the results can be relied on.
Surveillance Investigations
Professional observation that turns suspicion into documented fact.
Mobile Surveillance
Discreet vehicle and on-foot observation of a subject's movements.
Fixed Surveillance
Stationary observation of a location, entrance or residence over time.
Covert Video Documentation
Time-stamped video evidence captured lawfully and preserved carefully.
Activity Checks
Short, targeted verification of a subject's routine or whereabouts.
Corporate Surveillance
Observation supporting workplace, theft and misconduct matters.
Counter-Surveillance & Bug Sweeps
Checking homes, offices and vehicles for hidden tracking or listening devices.
Investigative Reports & Documentation
Clear written findings, exhibits and timelines you can actually use.
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Corporate & Workplace
Internal problems can damage a business long before they're visible. These services help employers investigate quietly, fairly and with documentation leadership and counsel can use.
Employee Misconduct Investigations
Fact-finding on policy violations, abuse of time and conduct complaints.
Employee Theft Investigations
Identifying internal loss of inventory, cash or property.
Corporate Fraud Investigations
Tracing schemes involving billing, payroll, procurement or records.
Internal Investigations
Independent, documented inquiries into sensitive internal matters.
Workplace Harassment Investigations
Impartial interviews and findings on harassment and hostile-workplace claims.
Corporate Due Diligence
Research on companies before an acquisition, investment or contract.
Business Partner Investigations
Checking the history and conduct of a current or prospective partner.
Competitive Intelligence
Lawful, open-source research on markets, competitors and industry moves.
Vendor & Supplier Investigations
Verifying vendors, suppliers and contractors before money changes hands.
Executive Background Investigations
In-depth vetting of senior hires, board members and key personnel.
Employment Verification
Confirming claimed employment history, titles and dates.
Intellectual Property & Counterfeit Investigations
Tracing counterfeit goods, trademark misuse and IP leakage.
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Financial & Asset
When the question is who owns what, where money went or what can satisfy a judgment, asset and financial investigations follow the paper trail.
Asset Searches
Identifying real property, vehicles, business interests and other holdings.
Hidden Asset Investigations
Finding assets that someone has moved, renamed or concealed.
Financial Investigations
Reconstructing financial activity, relationships and money trails.
Judgment Debtor Investigations
Locating a debtor and identifying what can satisfy a judgment.
Business Asset Investigations
Mapping the property, entities and holdings behind a business.
Property & Real Estate Research
Ownership history, liens, transfers and title-related records.
Ownership Investigations
Identifying the real people behind companies, LLCs and property.
Fraudulent Transfer Investigations
Tracing assets moved to relatives, entities or third parties.
Embezzlement Investigations
Documenting misappropriation by trusted insiders, treasurers and fiduciaries.
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Describe the problem. We'll suggest the approach.
Most situations don't map neatly onto a single service, and you shouldn't have to work out the terminology. A short conversation is usually enough to identify the right starting point.
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Legal & Litigation Support
Investigative support built for attorneys, law firms and self-represented parties, from locating witnesses to developing evidence before and during litigation.
Witness Location
Finding witnesses who have moved, changed names or stopped responding.
Witness Interviews
Professional interviews and statements, documented for counsel.
Litigation Support Investigations
Case-focused investigation that supports discovery and trial strategy.
Evidence Development
Locating, preserving and organizing facts that support a claim or defense.
Pre-Litigation Investigations
Establishing the facts before a lawsuit is filed or answered.
Civil Investigations
Investigative support across contract, tort, probate and family matters.
Criminal Defense Investigations
Independent investigation for defense counsel and their clients.
Attorney Support Investigations
On-call investigative capacity for law firms and solo practitioners.
Locate & Identify Defendants
Identifying the correct party and current address for a legal action.
Juror Background Research
Lawful public-record research supporting jury selection.
Opposing Party & Expert Research
Background research on adverse parties and opposing experts.
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Insurance Investigations
Fair claim handling depends on accurate facts. These services support carriers, TPAs and self-insured employers with field verification and documentation.
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Investigating suspected fraud across property, auto, life and health lines.
Workers' Compensation Investigations
Activity checks and fact-finding on questionable comp claims.
Claim Investigations
Field verification of loss facts, parties and circumstances.
Accident Investigations
Scene, witness and record work following vehicle and premises accidents.
Liability Investigations
Establishing who was responsible, and how, in a disputed loss.
Injury Claim Investigations
Verifying reported injuries and limitations against actual activity.
Disability & Medical Claim Verification
Confirming disability and medical claim facts through lawful observation.
Recorded Statements
Taking clear, properly documented statements from claimants and witnesses.
Subrogation Investigations
Identifying responsible third parties and recovery opportunities.
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Online & Personal Safety
Harassment, stalking, impersonation and online fraud often leave a trail. These investigations identify who is responsible and document what's happening.
Stalking Investigations
Identifying and documenting who is following or monitoring you.
Harassment Investigations
Building a documented record of repeated harassment.
Identity Deception Investigations
Exposing fake identities, aliases and misrepresented backgrounds.
Romance Scam Investigations
Finding out who is really behind an online relationship.
Online Fraud Investigations
Tracing online scams, marketplace fraud and impersonation.
Social Media Investigations
Lawful collection and preservation of public social media evidence.
Digital Footprint Research
Mapping what exists about a person or business online.
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Locate & Records Research
Finding people and the records behind them: current addresses, court history, professional backgrounds and international research.
Skip Tracing
Locating people who have moved without leaving a forwarding address.
Debtor Location
Current-address and contact research on individuals who owe money.
People Searches
Identifying and locating an individual from limited information.
Address Verification
Confirming that someone actually lives or works at an address.
Public Records Investigations
Retrieving and interpreting records held by courts and agencies.
Court Records Research
Civil, criminal and probate court searches across jurisdictions.
Professional Background Research
Checking licenses, discipline and professional history.
International Investigative Research
Coordinating records and locate work beyond U.S. borders.
Choosing a service
Questions about our services.
For a deeper look at how investigations work, visit the resource library.
How do I know which service I need?
You don't have to know. Describe your situation and what you're hoping to find out, and the right approach, which is often a combination of services, can be recommended from there. The categories above are simply a way to explore.
Can one investigation include several services?
Yes, and many do. A matrimonial matter might combine surveillance with an asset search; a workplace matter might combine interviews with background research. The scope is built around the question, not a menu.
Are your services available in every state?
Investigations are coordinated nationwide. Because licensing and legal rules differ by state, the way work is carried out is matched to the jurisdiction. Each state page explains local considerations.
What will I receive at the end of an investigation?
Typically a written report summarizing what was done and what was found, with supporting documentation such as photographs, video, records or interview summaries, depending on the service. See what an investigative report includes.
Confidential inquiry
Found what you need, or still not sure?
Either way, the next step is the same: a short, confidential conversation about what you're trying to find out.