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Private Investigator in San Diego
From the coast to the county’s eastern edge, San Diego blends military, cross-border, and family matters unlike anywhere else in California. As a California-licensed investigator, we bring lawful, discreet, and thorough work to all of it.
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California-licensed & insured private investigator · serving San Diego County and the San Diego metro
San Diego is really many communities at once — a major military and defense hub, a biotech and tourism economy, a network of coastal and inland suburbs, and an international border a few miles to the south. Each of those brings its own kind of investigative question, and each rewards an investigator who understands the local landscape.
We handle the full range across the county: discreet surveillance for personal and insurance matters, background investigations and skip tracing, and litigation support documented to the standards of the San Diego County Superior Court. Family and custody matters — often complicated here by deployments and cross-border ties — are handled with particular care and complete confidentiality.
Throughout, you work directly with your investigator. There is no call center and no rotating cast of subcontractors — just one accountable professional handling your matter from start to finish.
Investigative services in San Diego
Whatever your situation, you work directly with a licensed investigator — from the first call to the final report.
Surveillance & Activity Checks
Discreet, documented observation that stands up in court.
Learn moreBackground & Pre-Employment Investigations
Verified background checks by a licensed investigator — a flat $99.
Learn moreSkip Tracing & Locates
Skip tracing that finds people, and confirms it is really them.
Learn moreCorporate, Fraud & Due Diligence
Fraud, theft, and pre-deal due diligence for businesses.
Learn moreLitigation Support & Legal Investigations
Court-ready investigative support for attorneys.
Learn moreDigital & Computer Forensics
Recover and preserve digital evidence properly.
Learn moreAccident & Incident Investigations
Scene reconstruction and claim investigation.
Learn moreDomestic & Family Investigations
Sensitive family and relationship matters, handled with care.
Learn moreAreas we cover around San Diego
Serving the full San Diego metro and county.
- Downtown & Gaslamp
- La Jolla
- Chula Vista
- Oceanside & Carlsbad
- El Cajon & East County
- Escondido
- Coronado
- North County coastal
Why clients in San Diego choose Draco
Lawful & court-ready
Every method is legal and every finding is documented to a standard that holds up in San Diego County Superior Court and beyond.
Completely confidential
Your matter is never discussed, shared, or sold. Discretion is the foundation of everything we do.
San Diego private investigator FAQ
Yes — we are a California-licensed, insured private investigation practice authorized to work throughout San Diego County and statewide.
Yes, and with the discretion they deserve. Deployments, relocations, and the demands of service life often complicate custody, family, and locate matters; we work these carefully and lawfully. Note that we investigate on behalf of clients and do not access protected military or government records unlawfully.
Cross-border complexity is a fact of life in San Diego. We conduct our work lawfully on the U.S. side and coordinate appropriately where a matter extends beyond it; we will tell you honestly what is achievable in your situation.
All of it — from downtown, La Jolla, and Coronado to Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, and the North County coast.
Talk to a private investigator in San Diego.
Every engagement begins with a confidential, no-obligation consultation. Tell us what you are facing and we will tell you honestly how we can help.
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