Martin's Private Investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

Do private investigators need a license? Is your company licensed?
In most states a private investigator must meet specific training and strict regulatory requirements. Our company is licensed In California and Arizona.

 

Does your agency provide VIP security services?
We offer special VIP packages for high profile/high risk individuals and threat assessment analysis. Find out more.
 

How much does a private investigation cost?
Reputable agencies require that you post a retainer fee upon contract. The retainer fee is based on location, the type of case, and the estimated time required accomplishing all the objectives ordered by the client. We provide specific quotes and hourly rates upon every consultation. We also provide discounts for active duty military and clients referred by any law firm. Find out more.

 

My spouse is hiding money and assets from me and refuses to tell me where it is. Can your company locate the assets for me?
Financial information like bank accounts are searchable. These records would show name and current amount in accounts.

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How long has your company been in business? How much experience do you have?
Our company was established in 1989 and is licensed to operate in the State of California  and Arizona. We have 30 years of civilian, Federal, and military law enforcement and  investigative experience. We are also Certified Executive Protection Agents. Find out more.

 

How do I know that my investigation will be kept confidential?
It is the policy of our company to never reveal the identity of our client to any second parties without the explicit, written authorization by the client. The obvious exception to this rule is that we will follow any legal directives, subpoenas, or court orders requiring us to unseal the case file.

 

I tried to hire your company to perform an investigation but you refused the case, why?
It is the policy of our company to properly screen every client. We also reserve the right to screen the intentions of our prospective clients. If we feel that the requests made by any client could (1) pose an inherent danger to any investigator, or (2) pose a threat to the general public, or (3) appear to be the actions of a stalker, we reserve the right to refuse to provide services.

 

How long does it take to activate a case?
In most cases, if the client is available and we have all pertinent information, along with payment, a case can be activated within 24 hours.

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