Private investigation isn't one job — it's a toolkit. Surveillance, interviews, public-records work, digital forensics, witness location, asset tracing, and on-the-ground research all operate together to answer the questions our clients can't answer themselves. Valdes Investigation Group is Miami's oldest and largest full-service investigation agency, and our general investigations practice is the foundation everything else is built on.
Whether you're a spouse who suspects something is wrong, an attorney preparing for trial, a business owner concerned about a partner, or an insurance carrier reviewing a suspicious claim, we deploy licensed investigators with the right tools and the right disposition for the specific situation. Every case is staffed by an investigator chosen for the work — surveillance specialists for surveillance, forensic examiners for digital matters, former law enforcement for high-risk fieldwork.
We work statewide in Florida and maintain field capability across the United States and the Caribbean through our investigator network. Reports are written to legal standards, photo and video evidence is timestamped and chain-of-custody documented, and our investigators are available to testify when cases proceed to trial.
Our general private investigation engagements draw from any combination of the following capabilities, scoped to your specific case.
Covert observation by trained investigators using multiple vehicles, long-lens photography, and 4K video — documenting movements, meetings, and patterns of life.
Comprehensive background reports covering criminal history, civil litigation, employment verification, address history, business affiliations, and social media footprint.
Locating individuals who have moved, gone off-grid, or actively concealed their whereabouts — debtors, biological family, witnesses, beneficiaries, or estranged relatives.
Discreet documentation of suspected infidelity, cohabitation for alimony review, or parental fitness concerns — handled with the sensitivity these situations require.
Pre-employment, pre-investment, and partnership vetting. Reputation checks, hidden liabilities, undisclosed business interests, and verification of credentials.
Tracking down witnesses for case preparation, conducting recorded statements, and producing affidavit-ready interview reports for litigation support.
A clear four-stage process from intake through final report. Updates throughout — no black-box investigations.
A confidential consultation establishes what you need answered, what's at stake, and what evidence already exists. We give you an honest read on what's achievable and quote firm pricing — no open-ended retainers.
We assign investigators chosen for the case — surveillance specialists for surveillance, forensic examiners for digital matters, multilingual investigators where culture or language matters. Most cases launch within 48 hours.
Surveillance is run, records are pulled, witnesses are interviewed, and evidence is collected with documented chain of custody. You receive regular updates throughout — not just a final report.
Final reports include written findings, dated photo and video evidence, source documentation, and investigator declarations. Our investigators are available to testify if the case proceeds to court.
Investigation results only matter if they survive scrutiny. Ours have — across thousands of cases, in courtrooms, depositions, and boardrooms.
Discreet documentation of a spouse's movements, contacts, and patterns of life. Photo and video evidence is timestamped and produced as a written report — usable in divorce proceedings or for personal closure.
Locating fact witnesses, conducting recorded interviews, verifying alibis, and producing affidavit-ready statements. We work directly with counsel and respect attorney-client privilege.
Background and reputation checks on prospective partners, executives, vendors, and high-trust employees. Hidden liabilities, prior litigation, and undisclosed affiliations surfaced before they cost you.
Activity checks and surveillance on questionable workers' comp, liability, and disability claims. Video evidence of claimant activity inconsistent with reported injuries.
Locating estranged family members, missing heirs, and beneficiaries for probate, trust administration, and unclaimed property recovery.
Local field investigation for out-of-state attorneys with Florida-based cases. Service of process, witness interviews, and on-the-ground surveillance handled by licensed Florida investigators.
Schedule a confidential consultation. We'll review your situation, give you an honest read on what's achievable, and quote firm pricing within 24 hours.
