Best Private Investigators near Ann Arbor, MI

2 of these agencies are based in Ann Arbor; the others serve Ann Arbor from towns including Livonia (20 mi), Howell (25 mi) and Bloomfield Hills (30 mi).

10 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+ · 6 show a license

Data verified October 18, 2026

Joseph O'Dell, Private Investigator

Joseph O'Dell, Private Investigator

(50)
  • Patience
  • Needs
  • Communication
“I can't tell you how much he's helped me from locating my daughter after months of her father alienating her against court orders to being able to serve him every single time.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2021
201 E Liberty St Suite 21, Ann Arbor, MI
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C R & Associates Investigations

C R & Associates Investigations

In Business Since 1994
4844 Jackson Rd Suite 204, Ann Arbor, MI
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Code 3 Security - Ann Arbor

Code 3 Security - Ann Arbor

(13)
  • Officer
  • Prices
“Professional very helpful and affordable guards well trained my son David jr and I have worked for spartan 6 from the begining and have enjoyed the experience guards.”
Licensed
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2021
Ypsilanti, MI · 6 mi from Ann Arbor
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OT Investigations and Associates

OT Investigations and Associates

In Business Since 2013
Novi, MI · 19 mi from Ann Arbor
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Jane Doe Investigations

Jane Doe Investigations

(42)
  • Matter
  • Law
  • Company
“Luckily within a week, they had evidence of the other party violating the court order and their findings ultimately lead to the judge ruling in our favor.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
Commerce Charter Twp, MI · 23 mi from Ann Arbor
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ACS Professional Investigations

ACS Professional Investigations

(6)
“Completed my request in a very timely manner completely satisfied”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
West Bloomfield Township, MI · 28 mi from Ann Arbor
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The 24 agencies on this page are the private investigators listed for Ann Arbor, MI. What each one states about its license, its specialties and the areas it covers comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Ann Arbor, MI

22 of the 24 agencies on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 339 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these agencies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (83%) and value (78%). 10 are open around the clock and 13 are open on weekends. The services the agencies on this page list most often on their websites are surveillance (3), background checks (2), event security (2), private investigation (2) and process service (2). 6 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the agencies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 10 offer urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 23 of the agencies on this page; 21 publish a contact page and 21 list a public email. We count these figures across the agencies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the agency before you book.

Why are investigation agencies outside Ann Arbor shown here?

2 of the 24 agencies have an address in Ann Arbor. The others come from other towns. Investigators travel to the subject, so an office one county over is rarely the issue. State licensing is the thing to check.

Swift Process Servers

Swift Process Servers

(13)
  • Money
  • Company
  • Job
“Our firm is based out of Atlanta and I reached out to Scott because the process server we hired to do the job never sent an email to show proof of receiving email.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
Howell, MI · 25 mi from Ann Arbor
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Michigan Council of Professional Investigators

Michigan Council of Professional Investigators

(2)
“Fantastic learning and networking for PI's”
In Business Since 1998
Livonia, MI · 20 mi from Ann Arbor
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Advanced Investigation Services

Advanced Investigation Services

(1)
“Cant say enough ty for his services.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2009
Livonia, MI · 20 mi from Ann Arbor
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Pyro Technical Investigations

Pyro Technical Investigations

In Business Since 2006
Livonia, MI · 20 mi from Ann Arbor
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L&T Investigations

L&T Investigations

(3)
“Helped me without even knowing if I was going to use him to investigate for me!”
In Business Since 2022
Romulus, MI · 17 mi from Ann Arbor
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Kravitz & Associates

Kravitz & Associates

(1)
“I have and will continue to refer acquaintances, friends, and family to Mr.”
30+ Years Experience
Bloomfield Hills, MI · 30 mi from Ann Arbor
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Data Surveys

Data Surveys

In Business Since 1998
Howell, MI · 25 mi from Ann Arbor
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Hardesty Private Investigations

Hardesty Private Investigations

(1)
“Very Professional,highly recomended!”
Licensed
In Business Since 2013
Brighton, MI · 18 mi from Ann Arbor
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Shield Strategic Solutions

Shield Strategic Solutions

(3)
“I have used Shield Strategic Solutions for difficult process service and as an amazing all around resource in a difficult case where I needed a private investigator, someone to assess the firearm storage situation in a client's home, and more.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
Walled Lake, MI · 22 mi from Ann Arbor
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Jackson Services - Private Investigations

Jackson Services - Private Investigations

Dearborn Heights, MI · 23 mi from Ann Arbor
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Apple Investigations

Apple Investigations

In Business Since 2013
Wixom, MI · 20 mi from Ann Arbor
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Insite Investigations

Insite Investigations

Licensed
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
Bloomfield Hills, MI · 30 mi from Ann Arbor
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Prominent Investigations

Prominent Investigations

(29)
  • Work
  • Communication
  • Job
“Does a great job!!”
Emergency Services
Licensed
Accepts Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2021
Warren, MI · 39 mi from Ann Arbor
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ICU Investigations

ICU Investigations

(7)
“Icu investigations gave us superb results, kept in contact with us many times in a day and night regarding our case, and got the results we needed for our case!”
BBB Accredited
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2016
Southfield, MI · 28 mi from Ann Arbor
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TMH Security Service

TMH Security Service

(25)
  • Pay
  • Schedule
  • Bosses
“TMH Security great company pays weekly gives overtime if wanted excellent vehicles to use free uniform good pay and affordable health care plan for the employees.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2006
Highland Park, MI · 34 mi from Ann Arbor
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H&R Process Serving

H&R Process Serving

(18)
  • Job
  • Company
“Our office is out of state from where this Process Server is based but they were able to work with us to get things done through a time difference and the pandemic.”
In Business Since 2005
Detroit, MI · 33 mi from Ann Arbor
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Quest Research Group

Quest Research Group

(3)
“Very professional, and always gets results.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Licensed
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2008
Dearborn, MI · 27 mi from Ann Arbor
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Metro Protective Services

Metro Protective Services

(11)
  • Security Company
  • Job
“Sam at Metro Protective Services was super helpful; responded to my inquiry in a timely and professional manner and quoted me a fair price for exactly what I requested.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
Oak Park, MI · 31 mi from Ann Arbor
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Private Detective Services in Ann Arbor, MI Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$356
Maximum cost
$11257
National Average
$1422
Avg Per Hour Rates
$149
$830
$2370
Average price range is based on 446 cost profiles
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Average Cost $1422
Minimum cost $356
Maximum cost $11257
Avg Per Hour Rates $149

Average range $830 to $2370 is based on 446 cost profiles.

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