A licensed private-investigation practice serving clients in all fifty states. The firm conducts surveillance, background and employment screening, skip tracing, corporate and fraud investigations, litigation support, and digital forensics. Findings are reported clearly and documented for use in legal proceedings where required.
Licensed & insured · Serving all 50 states
We handle a broad spectrum of matters for private clients, legal teams, and organizations — each conducted lawfully and documented to a professional, court-ready standard.
No two cases are alike, and none of them are ever just a file to us. Whether you are trying to confirm a nagging suspicion, protect the people you love, vet someone before you trust them, or build a strong, well-documented case for court, every engagement is scoped to what you actually need, carried out lawfully, and delivered as clear, documented findings you can rely on.
Sometimes the truth comes down to watching patiently and knowing what to look for. We conduct discreet, professional surveillance with time- and date-stamped photos and video, documenting exactly what happens — for suspected infidelity, insurance and workers’-comp fraud, custody concerns, or workplace claims.
Learn moreIndustry-standard, FCRA-compliant pre-employment screening for every field — especially healthcare, education, and corporate hiring — plus thorough, lawful background checks on anyone before you invest, rent to, or trust them.
Learn morePeople slip out of our lives for all kinds of reasons, and some of them do not want to be found. Blending lawful databases with real field work, we locate the person you need to reach — a debtor, a witness, an heir, a birth parent, or an old friend.
Learn moreEvery business carries risk, and a surprising amount of it walks in through the front door. We investigate misconduct, theft, and fraud quietly and professionally — protecting your people, your reputation, and your bottom line while keeping everything professional and thoroughly documented.
Learn moreA case is only ever as strong as the facts beneath it. We give attorneys dependable investigative support — locating and interviewing witnesses, coordinating service of process, retrieving records, and documenting evidence prepared to the exacting standards courts require.
Learn moreThe most personal matters deserve the most care. Sensitive family situations — infidelity, child custody and welfare, concerns about an elderly parent, finding a relative — are handled with compassion, steady judgment, and complete confidentiality.
Learn morePrivate individuals, legal teams, and organizations come to us for the same reason: they need to know what is really going on, and they need someone they can trust to find out. Whoever you are, your case is held to the same standard of discretion, diligence, and genuine professionalism.
When a personal matter is keeping you up at night — a partner you are unsure of, a custody worry, a loved one you cannot reach, or a scam targeting someone you care about — we help you find clarity and peace of mind, privately and without judgment.
Counsel across the country rely on us for investigative work that strengthens a case: locating and interviewing witnesses, coordinating service of process, retrieving records, and documenting evidence to the exacting standards attorneys and courts rely on.
From pre-employment screening and internal-theft problems to fraudulent claims and the due diligence behind a major decision, we help companies and insurers protect their people, assets, and reputation — thoroughly, discreetly, and to a professional standard they can rely on.
Employer screeningFrom the first interview to the final report, every step is carried out lawfully and documented carefully — so what we hand you is organized, dependable, and ready to act on.
Explore our servicesHiring an investigator can feel like a leap of faith. It shouldn’t. From the first call to the final report, you will always know what is being done, why it is being done, and what it will cost.
We start with a confidential conversation — no pressure, no obligation — to understand your situation, what you are hoping to learn, and what a good outcome would really look like for you.
You receive a clear plan and a written scope: the approach we recommend, a realistic timeline, and transparent, agreed-upon pricing — all settled before any work begins.
Then the real work happens: patient, professional field and research work, carried out lawfully and documented meticulously, with honest updates so you are never left wondering.
You finish with a clear, factual written report and the evidence to back it — organized to speak for itself, whether it lands on your kitchen table, a boardroom desk, or a courtroom exhibit.
An investigation is only as valuable as it is credible, and only as safe as it is discreet. This practice was built to deliver both, on every case, without exception.
Your matter is never discussed, shared, or sold. From your first message to the final report, what passes between us stays between us.
Every method we use is legal and sound. Gathering evidence the right way protects you and strengthens your position — so we take the time to do it properly, every time.
You won’t get a shrug and an invoice. You get plain-language reports backed by documented evidence — organized with the clarity and confidence you need to make a real decision.
Behind almost every investigation is a person under real stress, facing a decision that matters. We don’t take that lightly. You will be treated with candor, respect, and genuine care. We will tell you honestly what we can do, what we cannot, and exactly what we find — and everything will be obtained lawfully, every time.
— Draco Investigative Services
Draco Investigative Services is an independent, licensed private investigation practice that works with clients nationwide. When you hire us, you work directly with your investigator from the first phone call to the final report — not a call center, and not a rotating cast of subcontractors. That direct relationship is exactly what makes real accountability and true confidentiality possible.
The work spans surveillance, background and fraud investigations, skip tracing and locates, and litigation support for private clients, attorneys, and businesses. Different people, different problems — held to one unwavering standard: thorough, lawful, and discreet.
More about the practiceTell us what you are facing, in as much or as little detail as you like. We will listen, tell you honestly whether and how we can help, and lay out the next steps — with no pressure and complete discretion.
Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Everything you send is treated as strictly confidential, and you will hear back from a real person — personally, and usually within one business day.
Yes — completely. Confidentiality is the foundation of this work. Your identity, your situation, and anything you share are kept strictly private. Investigations are conducted discreetly, findings are shared only with you, and we never discuss, sell, or disclose your information to anyone.
Depending on the purpose and what the law allows, a thorough background investigation can include county, state, and federal criminal records; nationwide criminal and sex-offender registry searches; identity and Social Security number verification; employment and income history; education and professional-license verification; motor vehicle and driving records; civil suits, liens, judgments, and bankruptcies; business affiliations; sanctions and global watchlist screening; and, for permissible-purpose roles, credit history. We verify what we report rather than simply pulling an unconfirmed database printout.
It depends on the state, the type of record, and how the information will be used. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, certain items are commonly limited to a seven-year look-back for employment screening, though criminal convictions are often reportable longer, and several states set their own stricter limits and salary thresholds. We scope every engagement to the specific laws of the jurisdictions involved so the report is both useful and compliant.
Yes. When a background investigation is used to make an employment, tenancy, or similar decision, it is governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state law. We handle the required stand-alone disclosure and written authorization, confirm a permissible purpose, and support the pre-adverse and adverse-action process when results factor into a decision. We also follow EEOC guidance and "ban-the-box"/fair-chance laws, including individualized assessment of any criminal history.
Absolutely. Licensed private investigators operate under state law and are permitted to gather information through lawful means — public records, databases we are authorized to access, interviews, and surveillance from lawful vantage points. A reputable investigator will not trespass, wiretap, hack, impersonate you, or "pretext" to obtain protected financial or phone records. Working lawfully is not just ethics; it is what keeps your results admissible and keeps you protected.
You can, but instant online "people search" sites are frequently outdated, incomplete, or simply wrong — and using them to make hiring, tenant, or lending decisions can violate the FCRA. A licensed investigator verifies information at the source, knows which records are lawful to access and how, and delivers findings you can actually rely on and, if needed, defend.
It depends on the type of case and its scope — a single verified background check and a multi-week surveillance operation are very different undertakings. Self-service background checks are handled promptly and delivered as soon as the work is done; field work such as surveillance is scoped to your objectives. After a free, no-obligation consultation you receive a clear written scope and transparent, agreed-upon pricing before any work begins. No surprises, and no meter running in the background.
No. We are available nationwide and take cases in all 50 states, coordinating lawfully with local resources and requirements wherever your matter takes us. If your situation crosses state lines — as many do — that is not a problem; it is part of the job.
When a matter may end up in litigation, we conduct and document the investigation to that standard from day one — evidence lawfully gathered, carefully preserved, and clearly reported, with sworn declarations where appropriate — so it supports your case and gives your attorney a strong foundation to build on. We regularly work alongside legal teams with exactly this in mind.
You will hear back from us personally to set up a confidential consultation. We will talk through your situation, tell you honestly whether and how we can help, and outline the next steps and costs — all with no obligation. If we are not the right fit, we will say so, and point you in a better direction where we can.
