Not all private investigators in California are the same.
As Martin Investigative Services is comprised of former supervisory Federal agents of the US Departments of Justice and Treasury, you will not find another firm in the country that has the level of surveillance and interrogation expertise that we do.
We strongly encourage that you contact us for a free, confidential consultation.
However, we realize you have many choices. If you’re going to look around, the following guidelines will assist you as you search, and help you avoid some of the many scams that are out there.
Hire a PI for Evidence in a Civil Court Case (California)
PIs in California can help you find evidence in cases involving fraud, business theft, infidelity, and many others. The best PIs gather evidence through witness interviews, car tracking, video and photo surveillance, and undercover operations that reveal the truth you need for your case. You can expect to pay between $1,500 and $5,000 for the PI services depending on the specific complexities of the case. The best PI company to hire for civil cases in California is Martin PI.
How to find a good private investigator:
In California, there are many private investigators, but there are really only a handful of talented, experienced and ethical ones.
If you don’t ask some basic questions, you may end up hiring someone who is out to rip you off.
The best way to hire a private investigator is by referral. Begin by asking trusted friends or colleagues if they have ever hired a private investigator, and more importantly, if they were satisfied with the services they received.
Given the personal nature of many cases, it might be difficult to find someone that has personal experience with a local private investigator. In that case, you may want to go beyond a basic Google search and try some other methods.
Orange County private investigator Thomas G. Martin
Convenient location in Newport Beach.
The duty agent at your local FBI, police department or sheriff’s department.
Your local law enforcement agencies will often have experience working with some of the more professional private investigators in California and, based on their experience, they may be able to recommend a few to you. Also, hiring a private investigator with good contacts in law enforcement certainly can’t hurt!
Investigators working at the District Attorney’s office and criminal defense lawyers.
Attorneys in California know full well the importance of working with private investigators can provide court-admissible evidence. Only experienced private investigators can provide this.
The California Association of Licensed Investigators.
This is a good starting point, however most associations like this will only list paying members. Private investigators are not required to join these associations and many of the talented ones (including us) do not.
Why choose Martin Investigative Services? Here’s why:
High success rate.
50+ years experience.
You get the peace of mind and confidence that comes from quality investigative services and an unmatched success rate.
Former Federal agents.
Experience & training.
You’re hiring a network composed of private investigators that are former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents.
Court-admissible.
Evidence that stands up.
You need court-admissible evidence that can make all the difference in the event of a trial. All investigators at Martin Investigative Services are trained to provide this for you.
Free consultation.
No risk.
A friendly staff member will help with your issue, or point you in the right direction. Your consult is free and confidential.
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Our agency has helped thousands of clients throughout our 50 years of Investigative Services. Read more on what others are saying about us and contact us for a discreet one-on-one discussion on your matter. You’ll be glad you did!
We serve clients in all 50 states and numerous foreign countries.
MARTINPI OPERATES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES
We can have a team ready in 2 days. Are you ready?
Our network is composed of private investigators that are former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents.
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