INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

Initial Consultation and Fee Schedule:
The first interview is with one of our Case Directors. We listen to your
explanation of the problem and then advise you if your situation would benefit
from an investigation. If your case merits an investigation, the Case Director
will give you an approximation of the total cost, how much retainer will be
necessary for work to start, and a realistic estimate as to the results that can
be obtained. The retainer amount will very with the complexity and estimated
work of the case. The typical "retainer" amount will range from $1,000
to $15,000.
Asset Search:
A search for money -- This can include bank accounts, stocks, insurance,
businesses, real property and personal property. The history of the subject is
also established by researching public records for bankruptcies, judgments and
liens. Useful for establishing the ability to pay for Child Support or a judgments.
Background Investigation of a
Businesses & Professionals: Verify you are
dealing with a viable business that has the assets, insurance, state license and
training to do the job. We also verify the license, credentials, education and
discipline records of professionals. How may times has your doctor been sued for
malpractice? Has your attorney ever been suspended from the bar? A quick
inspection will protect your health and assets.
Background Investigation of a
Prospective Tennant: Designed for the Landlord or
Business when considering an individual for a lease or contractual relationship.
Three major credit bureaus checked, a statewide search for judgments, liens and
bankruptcies, Social Security and state identification verification.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The standard check that every employer should use on any prospective employee to
verify their identity, social security number and drivers license. Protect
yourself from fines or imprisonment for hiring undocumented aliens, under-age
minors, child molesters or persons using fictitious identification. Can be
expanded to included "Honesty Check" and "Polygraph"
testing.
Missing Person & Skip Tracing:
Locating people is one of our specialties. This can be anything from locating a
witness to tracking down a fugitive from justice. Our success rate is more than
99.9%. Skip Tracing is a term used for tracking down "dead-beats" and
making collections against their assets.
Personal Injury Investigation:
Specifically designed as a support service for Personal Injury Attorneys and
Insurance Companies. Locate witnesses, obtain statements, photography, accident
scene review, fraud and other related inquires.
Process Service:
If the Marshall or a professional Process Server has failed to effect service,
its time to use a professional Investigator who can locate and serve the
subject. We specialize in the dangerous and difficult service.
Undercover Investigations:
Designed for the individual business owner or manager to uncover problems with
theft, fraud, and drugs among employees. Blue collar and white collar services.
Workers' Compensation Investigation:
WCAB investigation support for Defense preparation, suspected fraud
investigation, AOE/COE, or third party liability issues.
Criminal Defense Investigation:
Comprehensive investigations designed specifically for each client when
defending criminal matters.
Other Standard Investigations:
Accident
Blackmail Extortion Child Custody Computer Fraud Conflict
of Interest Embezzlement Family Law Fraud Malpractice
Negligence Parental Kidnapping Product Counterfeiting Product
Liability Surveillance Teen Runaways Trade Secrets Will Contest
and more...
Other
Standard Services:
Bail Bonds Bail
Enforcement & Bond Recovery Electronic Surveillance Executive
Protection Fingerprint Detection Phone Number Trace Court Qualified
Experts Lab Services Line Tap Detection Cult Victim Recovery
Heir Tracing Kidnapping Recovery Photography Records Research
Statement Taking Stalker Abatement Surveillance Runaway Recovery
and more...
Training:
Our experts will train you staff in a variety
of specialized security, investigation and loss prevention skills.
About Dale Gustafson and DGA Detectives
Dale Gustafson is a seasoned journalist and
Master Investigator. He holds degrees in Journalism and Business. He is also a
California State Certified Instructor of Private Investigation and the former
Los Angeles District Governor of the California Association of Licensed
Investigators (CALI).
DGA Detectives
was
formed as a part of The Dale Gustafson Agency and uses only the most
skilled investigators, field agents, and specialists. Each assignment is
carefully reviewed and agents with the proper talent or expertise are assigned
to the case. The Dale Gustafson Agency is also a professional business
partner with Brinks Home Security for business, and home security equipment.
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