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Corporate Security Investigations

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Court
Job
Money

“After speaking to Sheriffs in California and Oklahoma, Keith helped me get a Judgment of $225,000.”

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Endeavor Group

(1)

“Endeavor group is a quality investigator branch with top-tier Investigators.”

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Gladding & Michel Investigations

(1)

Internal Theft & Fraud Investigations, Corporate Due Diligence, Legal Counsel Support

“Top Notch!”

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Star Investigations

(2)

“Great place”

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Diversified Risk Management

Executive Protection, Litigation Support, Asset Searches, and Service of Process, Surveillance

“We cover investigative principles concerning workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination; the types of conduct that constitutes harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination; remedies available for sexual harassment; strategies to...”

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Sapient Investigations

“In a global marketplace, it is critical for businesses, financial institutions, and legal advisors to make well-informed decisions. Whether it is hiring a new executive, lending capital, making a strategic investment, or managing a business dispute, ...”

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Millergroup Intelligence

Security Consulting, Special Event Security, Safety and Privacy Issues (Anti-Stalking)

“MILLERGROUP provides the entertainment industry, law firms, corporations, and individuals with a unique combination of diverse investigative experience, due diligence, creative problem solving and personal attention to address sensitive legal, profes...”

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Bernard Cane

“BCI understands that attorneys, risk managers, adjusters, business managers, business owners, and private parties have a choice; therefore, it is dedicated to providing blue-ribbon investigative services quickly and efficiently. At BCI, we provide re...”

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LA Intelligence Private Investigator- Detective Agency

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Attorney Services, Missing Persons, Insurance Fraud

“Using their unusual skills to get into places which were not readily accessible, they were able to track down people who were very difficult to find and serve them with process - in a lawful manner.”

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Security Guard Solutions

(50)

Fire Watch Security, Executive Protection, Standing Security Guard

“Is literally the best, I hired them for my birthday event and they really did a phenomenal job, the guards were polite and respectful to my guests and made sure everything was on point security wise.”

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Paramount Investigative Services

(48)

Witness Statements & Interviews, Records-Backgrounds, Workers Comp Claims

“By the time I made it to the city, several hours had passed and still no luck but, the investigators did not give up and encouraged me to not lose hope.”

FAQs

Q: What is a private investigator?

A private investigator is a professional hired to gather information and conduct investigations for private individuals, corporations, and attorneys. They use a variety of techniques, such as surveillance, background checks, and data analysis, to uncover information and provide their clients with the answers they seek.

Q: What kind of cases do private investigators take?

Private investigators can handle a wide range of cases, including infidelity investigations, missing person cases, background checks, corporate fraud investigations, and more. They are often hired to gather information and evidence for divorce or child custody cases, and to investigate potential insurance fraud.

Q: Is it legal to hire a private investigator to follow someone?

It is legal for private investigators to follow someone in many countries, as long as they are conducting their activities within the bounds of the law and do not engage in any illegal actions such as trespassing, illegal surveillance, or harassment. The specific laws regarding private investigators and their activities vary by jurisdictions. It is also worth noting that private investigators may be subject to additional regulations or restrictions if they are working on behalf of a client, such as a private party surveillance (infidelity investigations), business, or law firm.

Q: Is it illegal to hire a private investigator to follow someone?

It is legal for private investigators to follow someone in many countries, as long as they are conducting their activities within the bounds of the law and do not engage in any illegal actions such as trespassing, illegal surveillance, or harassment. The specific laws regarding private investigators and their activities vary by jurisdictions. It is also worth noting that private investigators may be subject to additional regulations or restrictions if they are working on behalf of a client, such as a private party surveillance (infidelity investigations), business, or law firm.

We do have more answers on the FAQ page on our website.

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Sunset Blvd. Investigations

(41)

Private Investigator Concierge, Pre-Employment Investigations, Celebrity / Executive Protection

“Both these people really cared about my ordeal and went above and beyond to help me, and I cannot speak highly enough about the integrity and honesty they both continue to show even when not expecting it.”

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Danidoc Legal Services |notary & Livescan Services

(49)

Non-Profit Corporation, Partnership Agreements, Fictitious Business Name

“I'm very grateful to this Legal Services Especially Anna she was super supportive throughout my whole case and was always willing to help no matter what.”

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Kinsey Investigations

(47)

Drug Testing

“We contacted your firm and you responded within moments once you were clear on what services we required, then you replied with the information needed.”

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Countrywide Process

(29)

Skip Tracing, Physical Court Filing Services, Subpoena Domestication

“In the past, I have used One Legal and a few others whose names escape me at the moment, and Countrywide Process, LLC surpasses them all in every aspect of the business.”

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Stolar Law Group

(30)

Asset & Property Division, Alimony Spousal Support, Fathers’ Rights

“I met with Steven Stolar knowing that my case was definitely not going to be their most important, but I was very interested in finding a lawyer that had experience dealing with Parental Alienation.”

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MCM Investigations

(7)

Missing Persons, Child Custody, Background Checks

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

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Empire Pacific Investigative Services

(46)

Child Custody Investigation, Detection of Covert Monitoring Devices, Infidelity Investigation

“I engaged Empire Pacific Investigative Services for a missing person search, and their dedicated team successfully located the individual I was searching for.”

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Assertive Security Guard Private Patrol Services Los Angeles

(19)

Vehicle Patrol Guard Services, Standing Guard Services, Unarmed Security Services

“Profesional and reliable they provide great service and staff is very responsive and helpful overall best guard services Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value”

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Katz Investigations

(37)

Services Offered, Home, Morehomeservices Offered

“The guy has been behind on the payments since 2019 and I found out that he has been breaking the law by driving the car without it being registered and without insurance.”

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Wolfe's Investigations

(32)

Full Service Listing, Infidelity/Cheating Spouses, Child Custody

“I hired Brian very last minute, I called him in the middle of the night and he just happened to be available and was able to get somebody working on my case within a couple of hours.”

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Heirfinders Research Associates

(35)

Mail
Check
Company

“Heirfinders Research has helped me recover some unclaimed funds from the Texas Unclaimed Property division; they are courteous, prompt and very helpful.”

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Supereye Private Investigator Services

(29)

Evidence
Report
Mind

“Even though I did not get the outcome I was looking for from the service that I choose to pursue, in the end the experience was worth my money and time.”

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Dakota Michaels Investigations

(2)

Criminal Defense Investigations, Missing Persons, International Services

“I first hired Dakota for a very personal case and was impressed with his work and the efficiency of DMI.”

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Average Cost	$1377
Minimum cost	$345
Maximum cost	$10901
Avg Per Hour Rates	$144

Best Private Investigators in Santa Monica, CA

The highest-rated Private Investigator & Detective companies out of 196 vetted & reviewed in the Santa Monica area.

Corporate Security Investigations

Endeavor Group

Gladding & Michel Investigations

Star Investigations

Diversified Risk Management

Sapient Investigations

Millergroup Intelligence

Bernard Cane

LA Intelligence Private Investigator- Detective Agency

Security Guard Solutions

Paramount Investigative Services

Sunset Blvd. Investigations

Danidoc Legal Services |notary & Livescan Services

Kinsey Investigations

Countrywide Process

Stolar Law Group

MCM Investigations

Empire Pacific Investigative Services

Assertive Security Guard Private Patrol Services Los Angeles

Katz Investigations

Wolfe's Investigations

Heirfinders Research Associates

Supereye Private Investigator Services

Dakota Michaels Investigations

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