FAMILY LAW / DIVORCE PREP.
We help with family law matters such as cheating partners, child custody & support and elder abuse. During a family matter, emotions are understandably at an all time high. We offer objective sound investigative approaches that gather relevant facts that help you establish your case.
Our Clients Share
Understandably, most of our clients don't leave reviews. But, when we receive one, we are thrilled. Leaving a review may not be a good idea for your case, and we understand that. We are grateful for the dozens we do have.
I obtained some serious results when the agency found assets that were rightly mine during the divorce. Made things much smoother.
Charlize - Vallejo, CA
They proved that my ex was working and that he had not told the courts about some of his bank accounts. I got the child support I deserved because of their work.
Tara - Napa, CA
Business partner stole $180,000 plus. These guys were the best as they literally recorded him stealing from our company registers.
RJ - San Francisco
This is a testimonial for Steve the private detective I hired. I was more than happy with the performance of this group.
Lydia - Sonoma
We do investigations a little differently.
SAM SPADE™ All-inclusive pricing is our best option to save you money. Whenever possible we will create a package price so you know what you are getting for your money. Hourly rates can be bottomless pits.
We treat your hard-earned money as our own. We know it isn't pleasant to hire a private investigator. We wouldn't want to either. So we do our best to take the sting out of high-quality service and results.
Sam Spade Investigations Help Improve Your Life
30 YEARS OF HELPING PEOPLE AND BUILDING TRUST
Discreet San Francisco Bay Area Investigations Have Been Our Focus For 30 Years
We know you need CLARITY in life, but don’t know where to start? Click the button to schedule a call with an expert who can guide you in getting STARTED now.
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Licensed expert advice
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Deep understanding of the unique challenges private clients face
How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost?
The cost of hiring a California private investigator will depend upon the complexity of the investigation, the required human resources, possible expense, and the detective's experience.
We break many of our private investigation services into package prices, saving our clients from the frustration of overinflated billing. We have all-inclusive package prices starting at $416. We have no unethical hourly billing.
Best In Class Case Management
Everything you need to get your investigation started fast.
Complete Privacy
Maximum discretion. Spade & Archer and our Sam Spade™ investigative product is the preeminent privacy focused private investigation firm in California.
Quick Case Initiation
Private doesn't waste any time. We roll up our sleeves and get started immediately on your matter. Don't wait to start your case, all cases are started the same day you hire us.
Will the person know I hire a private investigator?
No. No one will ever know. Any records we access, data bases we search or information we uncover will not leak to the subject of investigation. We use careful and methodical approaches to our investigative strategies. If we feel any aspect of the matter may leak, we will share it with you first so we can decide if the risk is worth the reward.
Do you offer any guarantees on your investigation services?
Yes. We guarantee our workmanship based on the budget the client has provided. We also have some additional guarantees depending on the case. Not all private investigations come with a guarantee, so it’s best to speak to us to discuss your matter. Remember, each investigation is different, and there are no promises as to the outcome of your private investigation.
How much does a private investigator cost?
Most of our private investigation fees are in package prices so that you don’t worry about hourly billing. For example, we have package prices starting at $208, $950 and others more complex that may have an hourly rate of $200 per hour.
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How much does a background check cost?We custom tailor each background check to the needs of the matter at hand. You can count on a background check starting at $416 for a good point of reference. However, depending on what you require, many cost around $1250 and into the many thousands of dollars, again, depending on what your mission is and what is important to know.
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What does a background investigation cost?Background investigations are more in-depth and can focus on a certain area, be broad in nature or go very deep. Background investigations start at $1250.00
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What's the differnece in a background check/investigation and criminal history?Criminal history investigations can be part of a background check/investigation. They can also be a stand alone service you choose to hire us for. Criminal history checks start at $400 where a basic background check starts at $600.
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How long does a background check/investigation take?Depending upon the information you desire, a background check can be completed the same day. This is especially true of criminal history checks that use our proprietary sources to see if the Subject of investigation has a criminal history in the State and Counties we have access to. Some take longer, this is solely dependent upon how deep you wish to go. Some background investigations can take a month, but this is generally the case when we are interviewing people during the background investigation.
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Is the background check/investigation discreet?100% yes. There is nothing that leaves a trail on discreet background inquiries. However, some types of background investigations need the subject's permission to go into various areas of their life or if making financial inquiries. We will advise you ahead of time if that is the case so you can decide if this is what you want.
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Will the person know I am conducting a criminal history check?Nope. No one will ever know, unless you tell them.
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How much does a criminal history check cost?Prices start at $416. A lot will depend upon how deep the criminal check needs to go. For example, has the person lived in 27 counties across the U.S.? If so, then it can get more expensive than $416. This will also largely depend on whether we need to get the source documents from the courthouse they reside in. This will add significant costs.
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Why use you for criminal history over those cheap sites online?Because they're crap. They are not private investigators and they do not have access to the proprietary data we have. Plus there is no one working on your case. It's nothing more than a data dump. Sometimes there is accurate information. But do you really want to trust your decision to a cheap, unreliable data dump? Of course not! We have a lot to say about these online sources, but read more in our blog articles.
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Do you conduct nationwide criminal checks?It is very misleading when private investigators talk about "nationwide" criminal history investigations. There are many nuances to this investigation, including which counting is reporting current data, what State has access to what information, etc. It's complex and best explained when you consult with us. Suffice it to say, there is no way we can just plug someones identifiers in and spit out a nationwide record, there are nuances to know and understand. Sometimes, records are not available unless we send someone to that particular courthouse.
Spade & Archer is a San Francisco Bay Area private investigator and cybersecurity firm located in Napa, California, and Sheridan, Wyoming. We provide nationwide private investigation services. We handle most cases in a package price to save you from over inflated billing.
Sam Spade™ is our trademarked services under the Spade & Archer umbrella for private investigation services. We are not standard private investigators—our goal is different. We want the private investigation, cyber investigation, and security services we provide to help our clients live happier, healthier, and wealthier lives. We help people live better lives by answering challenging questions and providing information that provides peace of mind. Spade & Archer delivers actionable information used in business, personal, and legal matters.
Our firm is entirely available for private investigations, commercial investigations, cybersecurity, phone forensics, privacy consulting, and security planning services.
Our San Francisco Bay Area local private investigator handles cases in San Francisco, San Jose, Marin, San Rafael, Sonoma, Petaluma, and Napa. In addition, our private investigation services are available in Vallejo, Benicia, Martinez, Walnut Creek, Fairfield, and Vacaville.
