
Nationwide Private Detective
Based In San Francisco, California
Private is a team of nationwide investigators based in California, offering exceptional services to clients. Our extensive experience and proficiency in the field make us a reliable source of guidance and support during even the most difficult situations.
People love our starting at $99 investigation packages.
In California we serve San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles, North Bay, and East Bay. Our team of private detectives is fully licensed and possesses the necessary expertise to handle a wide range of cases, from personal to corporate investigations.

At Private...
We take the time to understand your matter carefully so we can apply the correct strategy.
We listen

We will share what we can do and cannot do to ensure the success of your matter.
We educate

We give clarity
We will provide greater clarity so that you can make important decisions.


OUR SERVICES
How we can help you...
Hear what our clients are saying now!
Whether it's getting past a bad relationship, sticking it to a fraudster, or getting what you deserve in a family law matter, Private can help get you back on track to living a happy, healthy and often wealthier life.

We hired Private to help us with a business issue. They assisted in rooting out an employ who was stealing our customer list. Excellent service.
Barry - Larkspur

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They aim to provide a holistic approach to private investigation services. It did feel that way and now I am glad I hired Private.
Patricia - Benicia


My first time hiring a detective and I was pleased that they cared to go above and beyond.
Mariana - Sonoma

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We do investigations a little differently.
When you use a
standard investigator...
A standard investigator is fine for mundane tasks.

Charge you mileage + toll + parking

Can be very inexperienced

Can have little specialty related practice

Prescribe surveillance to every case

Do not have backgrounds in intelligence
When you use a
PRIVATE™ detective...
A PRIVATE™ investigator takes on more complex projects.

All inclusive pricing

Three decades of experience

No risk pricing!

Provide professional advisement based on 30 years of expereince
Best California Private Investigator
Everything you need to get your investigation started fast.

Complete privacy
Maximum discretion. Private is our name. We are 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.
How Much Does a San Francisco Bay Area 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 $99. Our hourly rate start at $99 per hour, but most of our services are in money saving packages.

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30 YEARS OF HELPING PEOPLE AND BUILDING TRUST

Discreet San Francisco Bay Area Investigations Have Been Our Focus For 30 Years
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Deep understanding of the unique challenges private clients face
Can anyone hire Private, or do I need to be a lawyer?
Yes, anyone can hire Private. If you have a reasonable reason to conduct an investigation, find facts or uncover useful intelligence,. You may hire Private to investigate the integrity of another person, evaluate processes, manage cybersecurity and other related legal services.
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 guarantees on things like people locates. Not all private investigations come with a guarantee, so it’s best to speak to us to discuss your matter.
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 $400, $950 and others more complex that may have an hourly billing starting at $150 per hour.
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San Francisco Bay Area private investigator providing nationwide private investigation services, based in California. We handle most cases in a package price to save you from over inflated billing.
We use technology significantly to serve our clients nationwide. 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. Private 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.