San Francisco Private Investigator Is Like Fishing The Bay
Discover how Spade & Archer’s private investigators in the San Francisco Bay Area use methods similar to fishermen, casting wide nets, fishi
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It's not about us. It's about you.
We are focused on you. We bring our client real value in the services we offer. You are looking for a reliable, unbiased, and competent approach to your legal, business, investigative, or cyber matter. You want to pay for a result, not the almighty unethical billable hour.
Human. Beings.
At Spade & Archer, we value authenticity. In a world filled with artificial interactions, misinformation, and growing division, we remain committed to being real, honest, and principled. You won't have to guess our intentions or worry about stepping on toes—we're approachable, straightforward, and work with people from all walks of life.
While AI dominates the conversation, we believe that human intelligence is priceless.
Success speaks for itself. Many of our clients refer others after a positive experience, reflecting our discreet and effective approach. While we don’t expect praise, positive feedback means everything to our team.
SAMUEL "SAM" SPADE
Founder, Spade & Archer
Samuel "Sam" Spade is a distinguished private investigator and the founder of Spade & Archer, a premier detective agency in San Francisco. Establishing the agency in the late 1920s with his partner Miles Archer, Spade quickly garnered a reputation for his sharp intellect and relentless pursuit of justice.
Spade's career is most notably marked by his handling of the Maltese Falcon case, a complex investigation involving international intrigue and deceitful characters like Brigid O'Shaughnessy and Kasper Gutman. His exceptional deductive skills and unwavering ethical standards led to the successful resolution of the case, solidifying his status as a leading figure in private investigation.
Sam Spade remains an iconic figure in the world of private investigation, embodying the quintessential hard-boiled detective. His legacy of excellence and integrity continues to inspire the genre and set the standard for future generations of detectives.
STEVE GARRETT
P.I., Privacy & Blackmail Consultant
Steve has dedicated over three decades of his life to the fascinating world of intelligence and private investigation. Beginning in 2002 Steve started consulting in privacy and helping people disappear. In 2008, he started his Blackout™ blackmail and extortion help service.
Steve has infiltrated organized crime, domestic terrorists, drug cartel, blackmarket goods operations, and blackmail / romance scammers overseas..
DON HARTUNG
Cyber, Forensics, OSINT
Don has 25+ years in Security and Technology having worked in Law Enforcement, Counter Intelligence and Information Security. He has worked for startups, small, medium, and large multinational companies (HackerSafe, Clorox, OddzOn, McAfee, Qualys, and FireEye) in various technology and security roles.
He was the Facility Security Officer (FSO), for two defense contractors supervising and directing security measures related to classified programs in the organizations in conjunction with and across the business units.
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