Investigations

DGA DETECTIVES & DGA BAIL BONDS 

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INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

Investigation Request

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, it’s 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 (C•A•L•I).

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 Brink’s Home Security for business, and home security equipment.

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