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Real Contra Costa, California Private Investigator.
 

Don't be fooled by out-of-state private investigators in your Google search. Most are not from Contra Costa County, and they lie and deceive to get your business. Do business with a real private investigator near me.

Serving all of Contra Costa County

Concord, Contra Costa County detective agency

Hire only a real Concord, California private investigator

A quick Google search for "Contra Costa private investigator" will bring up plenty of results, but many of them are misleading. These companies are often based out of state, or best case scenario out of the Bay Area, and will simply subcontract your case to a local investigator without disclosing it. 

Real private investigation firm

 Spade & Archer is a licensed California private investigation firm with heritage. 

Concord businesses, law firms, and private clients

We've proudly served the Bay Area's most discerning clients, from individuals to top-tier law firms and Contra Costa businesses. We've take on challenges from average people to big companies.

Solutions for Contra Costa

We're deeply invested in our heritage here in the Bay Area. Our solutions meet the needs of Martinez, Richmond, Concord, San Ramon and out to Brentwood and Discovery Bay. Our local expertise gives us a unique advantage in providing tailored solutions for our Contra Costa clients.

Consult with a real Concord detective agency.

 During divorce proceedings these guys were great. 

Mikaela - San Ramon

Why a real Contra Costa private investigator matters.

A local Bay Area private investigator matters.

Many companies appear local online but are often based in Southern California or even out of state. They make empty promises to attract clients, only to pass your case to an unknown "associate" and take a cut of what you paid. When you choose our Contra Costa detective agency, you’re working directly with genuine local investigators—no middlemen, no outsourcing. You deserve transparency and real expertise from people who know the area.

Contra Costa county private investigator

When to hire a Concord, CA. based private investigator

Local surveillance in Contra Costa

When you want to watch someone and understand their habits, conduct and behavior, you need to hire a local private investigator that is familiar with the County. Save money and frustration over hiring fake Contra Costa detectives by hiring a real Concord surveillance investigator.

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Concord based cybersecurity and forensics

Spade & Archer is a provider of cybersecurity and cyber forensics as well as cell phone forensics. We can retrieve mobile phone data to aid in legal cases. 

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Martinez and Contra Costa process service

We provide process service in Contra Costa. If you need legal papers from a local licensed professional process server, then we are the firm of choice for law firms and private clients who need to serve due process.

Research and records in Contra Costa

We provide records research with the DMV for investigative purposes. We also research assets and uncover assets during legal matters. We find peoples addresses that are hard to find, and we conduct background checks

How much does a Concord private investigator cost?

Look at all the fake Contra Costa private investigators. None of them have prices. Although there are dozens of particulars to each case, we like to give a starting point so you have a greater understanding of what your Concord, Danville, San Ramon private investigation service may cost.

From our office

Field investigation

$416  +

Contra Costa clients enjoy flat fee research prices which includes, but not limited to: a background check, license plate lookups, asset searches, locating people, cell phone data extraction, process service of legal papers, and other work. Most of our fees start at $416 and go to $1500 for each task you choose.

$1250 +

Field investigation fees in Contra Costa County start at $1250. This is for more complex matters that require us to work away from our office in the field. This could include surveillance, cybersecurity, technology forensics, complex stings, workplace investigations, and other more complicated matters. 

10 services Spade & Archer offer Contra Costa County clients

Spade & Archer offers our Contra Costa County, Bay Area clients a wide range of services to meet their personal, legal and business investigation service needs. 

Asset Investigations

Locating and recovering hidden assets including bank, safe deposit boxes and more. Whether these assets be in Contra Costa, or if they are hidden outside the cities in Contra Costa County, we can find them.

Background Checks

Conducting thorough background checks of staff, including groundskeepers, .personal assistants, child care and any other reasons you may have for a background check in California and nationwid.

Corporate Investigations

Investigating corporate fraud, misconduct, accidents, and intellectual property theft. We've worked for local Napa law firms, small businesses and a few large multi-national companies located in Concord, Walnut Creek and other local cities..

Divorce Investigations

We gather information for Concord and surrounding clients to gain leverage in divorce proceedings.This includes finding out how much money has been obscured that is rightfully yours, documenting cheating spouses for leverage and helping you with child custody matters.

Insurance Fraud Investigations

Investigating fraudulent insurance claims and possible fraudulent Napa claims from workplace accidents, malpractice, car accidents and more throughout Contra Costa County and the Bay Area.

Missing Person Investigations

Searching for missing individuals in the Contra Costa? We help people find people with alzheimers that go missing. We also search for local community patients with severe mental disorders that may go missing.

Surveillance

Conducting discreet surveillance services for infidelity, child custody, fraud, and workplace accidents requires local knowledge. Something the out-of-state, and the other private investigators that are not local to the Bay Area cannot do.

Witness Interviews

Interviewing witnesses and gathering statements from local Contra Costa County residents and businesses.

Electronic Surveillance Detection

If you live in Danville, or the surrounding Contra Costa cities, and you believe you have been targeted by electronic surveillance commonly called bugs, we can help. We conduct expert searches for listening devices, hidden cameras and GPS trackers in your home and automobile.

Private Security

We create custom security plans for your personal and business needs. Spade & Archer private investigator has created dozens of plans for private estates and companies that include thorough threat assessments, security architecture and planning that will minimize the impact on your routine, while providing you with robust security measures.

5 Reasons to hire Spade & Archer for Concord, Martinez and Contra Costa private investigations

Spade & Archer is your trusted partner in Contra Costa County private investigations, offering a combination of local expertise, experienced investigators, unwavering confidentiality, tailored solutions, and a results-oriented approach.

 

As a locally based firm, we possess an in-depth understanding of the community, laws, and customs that shape the region of Contra Costa. Our team of skilled investigators has a proven track record of success in a variety of cases, while our commitment to confidentiality ensures that your sensitive information remains protected. We tailor our investigative strategies to meet your specific needs and goals, working diligently to gather the evidence necessary to achieve the desired outcomes.

  • Local Expertise: As a Bay Area based firm, Spade & Archer possesses an in-depth understanding of the local community, laws, and customs. This knowledge allows them to conduct investigations efficiently and effectively.

  • Experienced Investigators: Spade & Archer's team of experienced investigators has a proven track record of success in a variety of private investigation cases. Our expertise and skills ensure that investigations are conducted with the highest level of professionalism and accuracy.

  • Confidentiality: Spade & Archer is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our Contra Costa clients. We employ strict protocols to ensure that sensitive information remains secure and we keep no paper records, only encrypted files, and when we have completed your matter we delete everything and only keep our contract with you.

  • Tailored Solutions: Spade & Archer understands that each case is unique. They tailor their investigative approach to meet the specific needs and goals of their clients, ensuring that the best possible results are achieved.

  • Results-Oriented: Spade & Archer is dedicated to delivering results. They work diligently to gather the evidence needed to support their clients' cases and achieve the desired outcomes.

Consumer warning for Contra Costa clients

Spade & Archer firmly believes in the right for all companies to do business in Contra Costa, provided that they are not misleading or making outright false statements. In the case of hiring a Contra Costa private investigator, many want your money and will say anything to get it.

 

Here is what to watch out for when hiring a Napa private investigation agency:

Google Advertisements For Danville, Pleasant Hill and Contra Costa Clients

It's no secret that Contra Costa is wealthy. The people of Contra Costa work hard and are movers and shakers along with captains of industry. It is no wonder outsiders want a piece of the action. Watch out for private investigators who are not licensed by the State of California, and who are not in the Bay Area, but appear to be.

 

The first thing that may lure you into thinking they are a real Contra Costa private investigator is their Google Ads may use local Contra Costa keywords to get your attention.Be wary.

Google First Page Listings For Martinez, Discovery Bay, Contra Costa Private Investigator

Another way out-of-the-region private investigators get your attention is to create web pages that put a lot of keywords relating to Contra Costa County, including local zip codes, weather information, etc. to get people to think that they are a local private investigator. This is likely not the case.

Look For Their License Number

Usually contained in the footer of most private investigators website is their state license number. Look to see if they are really a California private investigator first. You can take their license number and verify it by going to https://www.bsis.ca.gov.

Look For Their Address - Is It From The Bay Area?

Again, usually in the footer section, you will see the possible address that the company is using, and this usually coincides with the address used on their state license.

California Private Investigators Are Allowed To Conduct Contra Costa Private Investigation Services, but....

Just because they are California licensed does not mean that you should hire them. Hiring Bay Area based private investigators is always your best approach.

Contra Costa Private Investigator Spade And Archer view over Contra Costa

Local Concord Private Investigator

Spade & Archer goes to great lengths to help our clients obtain the clarity they need in personal, legal and business matters. Not only are we private investigators in Contra Costa, California, but we are also local  security consultants and process servers.

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