What to Consider When Picking a Private Investigation Firm

Figure Out Whether the Firm Has Experience In Your Specific Case

Investigation firms may have the most qualified investigators at hand, but they may not have relevant experience in your particular case. For example, if you're trying to locate your spouse to seek a divorce, the investigation firm should have experience in tracking down missing persons and getting access to appropriate databases. Based on your unique case, the firm should be able to do the following: 

• Board investigations and workplace insurance
• Asset searches
• Investigations on intellectual property
• Investigations on a domestic dispute
• Investigations on employee fraud
• Background checks
• Finding missing persons (and having knowledge about the missing person law of the country)
• Child custody investigations and much more



Get an Estimate of Costs

Hiring a private investigation firm may not always fit your budget. Hence, you want to understand their billing policy carefully. Find out what expenses you’re primarily responsible for and how the duration of the case can impact the price of their services. 

Even though every case is unique, a reputable firm like Apex Investigation Solutions should be able to provide you with adequate guidance when it comes to expenses.

Find out what type of fee a particular firm charges. For instance, is there a flat fee? Is there an hourly fee? Is there a retainer or deposit involved? How is the charge for a retainer determined? 

In some cases, a retainer for an investigation that involves data searches may not be as high as that for criminal defense work. Then, there are also other factors involved when quoting a price for services.

Some of those factors include: 

• The time it takes to conduct an investigation
• The amount of travel involved
• The urgency of the matter
• Airline or accommodation expenses (if needed)
• The investigator’s level of experience, etc.

Inquire About the Firm’s License Status

Private investigation firms in most jurisdictions require a license to operate. Hence, the private investigator in question should be licensed properly. You can also ask questions pertaining to any disciplinary charges the firm may have faced in the past.

Still on the Fence About Hiring an Investigation Firm?

When it comes to finding a private investigation firm in Denver or surrounding areas, you’ll never run short of options. However, spending too much time on finding the right firm may just backfire, given how urgent the task at hand may be.

Apex Investigation Solutions is well-versed in conducting investigations in different areas. Whether you’re looking for information about the other parent in a child custody case or simply trying to locate a missing person, our private investigators can get the job done in time. For more information, contact us now and schedule your free consultation.