Best Private Investigators near Brea, CA
1 of these agencies is based in Brea; the others serve Brea from towns including Tustin (14 mi), Fullerton (5 mi) and Orange (9 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+ · 9 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Peterson Investigations
Brapga Security Systems
Lockjaw Legal Process Services
Gomez Investigations Unit- Detective Privado
Excaliber Investigations
The 15 agencies on this page are the private investigators listed for Brea, CA. 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: Brea, CA
14 of the 15 agencies on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 205 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 9 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the agencies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 offer urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the agencies on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 11 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.
Do investigators listed for Brea discuss a case free?
5 of the 15 agencies state that a first consultation costs nothing. Use it to describe the problem and hear whether the work can be done lawfully at all. A straight agency will sometimes tell you on that call that what you want cannot be obtained, which saves you a retainer.