Private Investigator Los Angeles

You know that feeling when something just doesn't add up? When your gut tells you somethings wrong but you can't prove it? That's exactly where Maria from Manhattan Beach was last Tuesday when she called us at 11 PM, worried sick about her teenage daughter who'd been sneaking out.

Look, we get it. Hiring a private investigator in Los Angeles isn't something you do every day. Hell, most folks never need one their whole lives. But when you do need answers - real answers, not just suspicions - that's where we come in.

Surveillance Services

Remember that heat wave last August when half of Pasadena was melting? We were out there, sitting in our cars for 12 hours straight, documenting a workers comp fraud case. The guy claiming he couldn't walk was playing basketball at Griffith Park. Surveillance services in Los Angeles aren't glamorous, trust me.

But here's what surveillance really means: we watch, we wait, we document. Maybe its your business partner who's suddenly taking lots of "sick days." Maybe your ex is violating custody agreements. Whatever it is, surveillance gets you proof, not just hunches.

Most surveillance cases in LA? They take about 3-5 days to get what you need. Sometimes we get lucky and catch everything in day one. Sometimes it takes two weeks. Every case is diffrent.

Background Investigation Services

So last month, this tech startup in Venice almost hired a CFO who claimed he graduated from USC. Turns out he never even finished community college. That's a $200,000 salary they almost threw away. Background investigation services save companies from disasters every single day.

We dig deep. Criminal records? That's just the beginning. We're talking about:

• Real employment history (not the fairy tale version)
• Actual education verification
• Financial red flags nobody else catches
• Social media stuff that would make your jaw drop
• References who'll actually tell the truth

Fun fact: about 40% of resumes in Los Angeles have major lies on them. Major. Not just "I was employee of the month" when you weren't. We're talking fake degrees, made-up jobs, hidden bankruptcies.

Infidelity Investigations

Nobody wants to need infidelity investigations, but here we are. Every week, we get calls from Beverly Hills to Boyle Heights - same story, different zip code. "They're acting weird. Coming home late. New cologne. Hiding their phone."

Here's the truth about cheating spouse investigations: 80% of the time, if you think they're cheating, they probably are. Your gut knows. But family court doesn't care about your gut feeling. They want evidence.

We've caught cheaters at the Beverly Wilshire, at that sketchy motel on Sepulveda, in parking garages at LAX. One time we even documented an affair happening during a "work conference" in Palm Springs that didn't exist.

What Infidelity Investigations Actually Include

It's not just following them around. We check:

• Dating apps (yeah, we know how to find hidden profiles)
• Credit card trails they thought they covered
• That "gym buddy" who doesn't exist
• Work schedules that don't match reality
• Social media breadcrumbs they forgot about

Missing Person Investigations

Three weeks ago, we found a runaway teen from Brentwood living under the 405 overpass. Kid thought nobody cared. His parents had spent $50,000 on missing person investigations with other agencies who gave up. We found him in 72 hours.

Missing persons cases in LA are tough. This city swallows people up. Between Hollywood dreams, addiction problems, and just people wanting to disappear, Los Angeles sees more missing persons than almost anywhere else.

But here's what most people don't know: LAPD is overwhelmed. Unless it's a kid or there's evidence of foul play, your missing adult case goes to the bottom of a stack of 5,000 other cases. That's where private investigators come in.

Asset Investigation Services

Divorce attorney in Century City told us last week: "You guys found $3 million my client's ex was hiding in cryptocurrency." That's what asset investigation services really do - level the playing field.

People hide money everywhere:

• Offshore accounts in the Caymans
• Properties under their mom's name
• Business interests they "forgot" to mention
• Classic cars in storage units in Van Nuys
• Gold bars in safety deposit boxes

One guy in Malibu claimed he was broke during divorce proceedings. We found seven rental properties, two boats, and a silent partnership in a cannabis dispensary. Broke, my ass.

Insurance Fraud Investigations

You know what pisses me off? People faking injuries while your insurance rates go up. Last week we caught a guy claiming total disability from a "workplace accident" working construction in Riverside. Insurance fraud investigations save honest people money.

The worst case we ever saw? Woman claimed she couldn't walk after a fender bender on the 10. We filmed her doing CrossFit in Hermosa Beach. She was deadlifting 200 pounds. The insurance company was about to pay her $500,000.

Corporate Investigations

That boutique in West Hollywood that was losing $10K a month? Their manager was running a side business using their inventory. Corporate investigations aren't just for big companies - small businesses need protection too.

We investigate:

• Employee theft (way more common than you think)
• Intellectual property theft
• Non-compete violations
• Vendor fraud
• Time theft and fake workers comp claims

Child Custody Investigations

Nothing matters more than kids' safety. Period. When that dad in Sherman Oaks suspected his ex was drinking and driving with their 4-year-old, we documented everything. Child custody investigations literally save children's lives.

Family court judges in LA County see everything, but they need proof. Not accusations, not fears - actual evidence. That's what we provide.

What Child Custody Cases Really Involve

We document:

• Actual living conditions (not the cleaned-up version for court)
• Who's really watching the kids
• Substance abuse issues
• Dangerous people around children
• Violation of custody orders

Last month we documented a mother in Woodland Hills leaving her 6-year-old home alone while she went to bars. She told the court she was "mother of the year." The video evidence said otherwise.

Process Service

Ever try to serve divorce papers to someone who doesn't want them? Good luck. Process service in Los Angeles is like playing hide and seek with adults who really don't want to be found.

We've served papers everywhere - during yoga class in Silver Lake, at Dodger Stadium during the 7th inning, even at a wedding in Malibu (not our proudest moment, but the client insisted).

Electronic Surveillance and Debugging

Paranoid? Maybe. But last week we found three listening devices in a Beverly Hills mansion during a divorce. Electronic surveillance and debugging services are more necessary than you'd think.

People bug:

• Bedrooms (obviously)
• Home offices
• Cars (GPS trackers everywhere)
• Conference rooms
• Even kids' backpacks (custody battles get ugly)

Criminal Defense Investigations

Public defenders in LA get about 7 minutes to review your case. Seven. Minutes. That's why criminal defense investigations can mean the difference between freedom and prison.

We find witnesses the cops missed. Security footage they didn't bother checking. Alibis that actually check out. One case in Compton, we proved our client was at a Dodgers game when the crime happened. Prosecutors had the wrong guy completely.

Due Diligence Investigations

That "perfect" business partner from Newport Beach? He had three bankruptcies and two fraud investigations. Due diligence investigations saved our client from losing everything.

Before you sign anything major - business deals, investments, partnerships - get the real story. Not the LinkedIn version.

Why Los Angeles Cases Are Different

LA isn't like other cities. Traffic alone adds 2-3 hours to any surveillance. You can't follow someone from Downtown to Santa Monica during rush hour without losing them or getting made. Plus, everyone here thinks they're being followed by paparazzi anyway.

The diversity here means we need investigators who speak Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Armenian, Farsi. Can't investigate in Koreatown if you don't understand what people are saying.

And honestly? People in LA are good at hiding things. Maybe it's the Hollywood influence, but everyone here knows how to put on a show. That's why you need investigators who know the difference between the performance and reality.

Real Talk About Costs

Yeah, private investigators aren't cheap. But neither is getting screwed over in court because you didn't have evidence. Neither is hiring the wrong person and losing millions. Neither is not knowing where your kid is.

We had a client spend $5,000 on surveillance that saved them $200,000 in a divorce settlement. Another spent $3,000 on a background check that prevented a $500,000 embezzlement. Do the math.

When You Actually Need a Private Investigator

Not every problem needs a PI. If your neighbor's dog is barking, call animal control. If you lost your keys, call a locksmith. But when you need:

• Legal evidence that'll hold up in court
• Information the cops won't help you find
• Proof of something you know but can't prove
• Someone found who doesn't want to be found
• Protection from fraud or deception

That's when you call us.

The Truth About Private Investigation in LA

It's not like the movies. We don't carry guns (usually). We don't break into buildings. We don't hack computers. What we do is completely legal, completely ethical, and completely effective.

We're licensed, insured, and experienced. Some of us are former LAPD. Some are former FBI. All of us know Los Angeles like the back of our hand - from the mansions in Bel Air to the warehouses in Vernon.

Most importantly? We get results. Not excuses, not maybes - actual evidence you can use.