IF YOU NEED TO FIND A NEEDLE-IN-A-HAYSTACK AND IT COULD BE OF LIFE-CHANGING IMPORTANCE, GO TO BRIAN AT L.A. INTELLIGENCE! I had the most difficult situation: I'd fallen madly in love-at-first-sight with an EMT who saved my life, and all I had to base my search on was his first and last name, which were both extremely common, and a few details about where he had lived. I tried everything looking for him for almost a decade, but he was like a ghost. The hospitals and insurance had both somehow lost the records of him transporting me in the ambulance, and although we had talked (and flirted) for hours, I really didn't know any searchable, concrete details to help find him. Finally, I contacted Brian at L.A. Intelligence. He never questioned or judged me for being such a romantic, and he got straight to work. He also gave me an incredible deal, as I had shopped all around Los Angeles for investigators, and no one came close to the bargain that Brian charged for his services. Most wouldn't even take the case and just told me to forget about ever finding my guy, because they knew it would be too difficult. It took a lot of effort on Brian's part, but he kept digging, and within a few days, Brian found my guy and got me all the information I needed to reach out to him. My EMT remembered me, was still single and into me, and now we are picking up right where we left off nine years ago. I'm shopping for a ring and planning to take my guy to Hawaii, where he's from, for the wedding and honeymoon. TRUST BRIAN AND L.A. INTELLIGENCE! read more

L.A. Intelligence is the absolute best. They went above and beyond my expectations. I needed help finding a person whose off leash dog attacked my dog with very little information and not only were they able to find her, but they were also able to help me serve her with several documents. They are incredibly accommodating and helpful. Very fast and efficient service. And Brian even went out of his way to help me during the holiday season due to a time crunch that I had! I would definitely use them again for any investigation or service processing needs that I have in the future! Thank you so much for all of your help LA Intelligence! I really appreciate it! read more

This company provided exceptional turn around and practical service. They were also very transparent in their pricing structure and gave the best possible solution to help me solve my problem. He also went out of his way to explain the details of a report to me and provided additional insight that I didn't even think to ask. I highly highly recommend their service. I am so thankful I found this business and within a matter of two hours I had everything I needed. 5 stars all the way! read more

I have been living with a chronic disabling condition for a number of years now. I used to be able "to take care of myself" pretty well and now, with humility, I've had to accept that I can't. That I need help from time to time. That has not been easy for me to accept. A few months ago I noticed that some things had been stolen from my home. I then experienced a few strange encounters with people that I thought I could trust: Keys missing, a few stories here and there that didn't add up. Bottom line, I began to get scared and I did not know where to turn. After speaking with my doctor he convinced me that as a vulnerable adult there was no shame in asking for help and for wanting to be secure in my person and property. He suggested I call Brian at LA Intelligence who had helped other patients of his in the past. Apparently I was not his only patient who had needed help or feared for his safety. What can I tell you? From the moment I spoke to Brian I calmed down for the first time in weeks. Within one hour (yes one hour) of my initial call, Brian had arranged for someone to be with me and to not leave my side until the situation was brought under control. When that took longer than anticipated Brian arranged the scheduling of other people to be with me. He'll kill me for saying this but because I needed more time than I had budgeted for originally, he even worked with me on the cost. What more could I have asked for? The people that work for Brian were all first-rate individuals. Caring, compassionate, capable of defending themselves and me. Good at de-fusing volatile situations. They got me through a VERY tough period. I could not be more grateful. Brian, the owner,is a very no-nonsense guy. He takes action. If you're in trouble he won't wait around while you dither and possibly get hurt. I sincerely felt he was there to protect me at all times. Do I wish I had needed his services? Of course not. Am I glad that my doctor recommended him and his high-quality team to me? You better believe it. If you ever feel at risk or in danger or just need someone to advocate for you when you feel vulnerable, these are your guys. This company deserves six stars. read more

A simple phone call to LA Intelligence is like stepping into a time portal to Film Noir. You immediately sense that Detective Mathews has seen it all. But beneath his gruff voice, lies a heart with compassion. The experience alone is worth the price of admission. I initially dismissed hiring a private detective for my small claims case as I thought it would simply be too expensive. LA Intelligence charges more than a process server because the intel that he provides can make or break your case. As an example, I was advised by the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs Small Claims Advisor Service (a mouthful of a name!) to serve the defendant a document requesting his appearance at a hearing to disclose his assets. Detective Mathews informed me that not only is it a waste of time as you're not in front of a judge so the defendant will outright lie, but by serving them you're essentially warning the defendant to hide their assets. Mathews' keen advice is spot-on and practical. Detective Mathews genuinely cared about my case. On the multiple occasions that I've called, my calls were at least 45 minutes in length. Do not expect a five minute conversation when calling. Mathews takes his time to explore numerous options. At times, Mathews will ramble about a tale in his storied past, but pay attention, there are nuggets of gold in there that apply to your situation. We live in the age of information where knowledge is power, and we assume we can get everything through Google for free. Don't waste your time with the shady online background check companies that unscrupulously autocharge your credit card. Mathews has info sources not available to civilians. Pay attention, follow through, and keep him posted. Then you'll get the results that you seek. Good luck in your journey! read more

Brian is great. He was able to find someone for me with minimal information. I'm happy to have retained his services and will again.

I used LA Intelligence last week for service of process. They were able to turn it over in 1 day. Quick and fantastic. They even took a picture of the defendant with the paperwork in the frame and gave me the story as to how it went down. They sent an invoice online through square so I felt super safe paying online. Looking forward to doing more business with them in the future. read more

Brian and his firm are a wonderful resource. They took on an extremely difficult job with circumstances that changed by the minute. He and his team kept pace and had the tools and professionalism to bring it to a quick and successful resolution. They are responsive, thoughtful, and determined - they get the job done and demonstrate the difference between an amateur and a professional. Thank you, LA Intelligence! read more

Absolutely amazing. I called Friday night at 7pm because I urgently needed help with something difficult, personal and pretty embarrassing - Brian was super professional, made me feel very comfortable, and got me what I needed in under an hour. I'm here with the situation resolved 4 hours later. Very reasonable price, too. Thank you so much Brian. read more

My husband and I have used two other Investigation services and Brian at LA INTELLIGENCE is by far the most honest and accurate we've used. He is a pleasure to talk to and gives great advice as to any options we had, thus decided on our best one. Brian knows his stuff, he's a well seasoned professional and we were very pleased with our results. Since I cannot go into detail about our specific needs, I mean who would, being so very personal... I can say Brian is prompt in his response time and quotes a fair price for his services, I'll even go beyond that and say it's more than fair in many cases. read more

These guys are AMAZING! They can track down anyone and get them. I've used them over and over! Recommend them to anyone.

WARNING: First, I want to reach other Yelpers like myself who were confused when coming to this page. I saw the abuse warning on the reviews, but I had filtered companies by "most reviewed," so I couldn't understand why yelp had included the warning on a company with nearly 100% positive reviews on a relatively large sample for a surveillance company. I clicked out and started skimming reviews anyway and read nothing but praise for Detective Matthews. Let the confusion settle, LA intelligence has earned the positive reviews and Detective Matthews is nothing short of professional and experienced. L.A.I. offers a variety of services not offered by competitors or modern private investigative companies in general (I.e. Missing persons' cases). Matthews handled my case expeditiously and personably, keeping me informed, involved and feeling looked after. L.A.I. is the only real option in Los Angeles for the investigative services provided. read more

I was stuck in an arbitration where I knew the Judge was in collusion with the attorney that I was suing. Every ruling that the Judge was giving was against me and for this attorney that I was in a lawsuit with. In desperation I contacted Brian and discussed my situation. We devised a plan to have one of his associates to go in to this attorney's office and act as a possible client which was looking for a high powered attorney that has connections with judges. This was done and the attorney in question squawked like a duck and gave up his connection with various Judges including the one that was on our case. He further made damning comments such as, it's not the law that matters but the relation you have with these old Judges. Thanks to Brian and Paul and their excellent work we are now moving to have this Judge removed from this case. These boys are extremely professional and ethical in their work, I highly recommend them. read more

I had a very difficult service that needed to be done as soon as possible. I sent the paperwork to my client about two weeks ago. Brian called me this morning to let me know that the two people that needed to be served had been served! I'm thrilled. Now I can continue the work I need to do to get my client the return he deserves. The next time I have a difficult service, LA Intelligence will be who I call. read more

Brian did it! I was referred by another small business owner, because of an impossible situation. Brian took care of everything and was very honest from the first conversation. He was quick to respond to my texts/calls. Also, he was not judgmental of my sensitive situation in any way. Documentation was also provided quickly. Very professional and most of all, got the job done! Thank you! read more

Brian Mathews at LA Intelligence is the absolute best. He responds quickly and did a fantastic job gathering the information that I needed.

Ok, guys, this is the real deal. I had some questions about someone and I called Brian and he took care of my needs and got me my answers that I needed immediately. I wasn't waiting for days or weeks. This group takes complete care of all your needs, kept in contact with me during the surveillance and gave me a full report. I can't say enough about how nice and professional Brian is. I have already referred him to friends. Look no further! RBL read more

If you're reading this review, you're looking for an amazing private investigator... Look no further. I highly recommend them based on how professional, trustworthy and frank Detective Mathews is. He responds quickly, is innovative, honest and tells it like it is. He and his team took a job I contracted last minute months ago. I ended up canceling and skipped town. Five months later, I got my money back because they are a reputable company. Never in a million years did I think that was a possibility. What a breath of fresh air to come across people that do business with a conscience, with integrity. read more

I recommend Brian for any kind of surveillance operation needed! He is really good and knows what he is doing! If you are wondering if your husband is cheating on you ...hire a good PI like Brian! read more

Thank you Brian! What a wonderful and knowledgable man. He answered my frantic call and gave me sound advice how to handle my situation. Here is what happened: Someone stole one of my checks and for no cost whatsoever to me, Brian helped me troubleshoot all of the possible scenarios as to what may have have happened and how I could deal with it. I sent him the cancelled check via email as we were speaking on the phone and he looked at it closely and helped me analyze it. He knew within moments that the check had not been checked at a cash checking place and that it had been deposited into a personal account. Brian also said that I had a couple of options - confront the person(s) I suspected had done it and/or file a police report. I ended up doing both. He suggested I mitigate risk by canceling my checks, closing my checking account, changing my locks and my home security pass code. I did everything he suggested. The police have yet to call me back with the result of my police report, however, I finally have closure on this case today. My good friend also had several checks stolen from her and it turns out that it is the same person who had stolen my check. The person did so when I was visiting my friend - thief actually stole the check directly out of my purse! Because Brian helped me get through this over a month ago I was able to protect my family long before the police could do anything to help me. I highly recommend Brian. He is a good, smart and honest man with a lot of experience and wisdom to share. read more

Core principles define a person. In times of need, great work doesn't happen without them. Mindful, authentic and clean completion describe working with Brian. He'll explain options in explicit detail. Empowering you with science like data to make the best call. Each occurrence of me working with him has resulted in positive results. From a 20 minute call (for asking questions) to getting something quickly, I can sincerely say positive things. If your looking for an agency, certainly give La Intelligence a try. read more

Someone had committed fraud and scammed my friend and I in Miami, Fl., and we had looked for her for over five years. No one could find her until I hired LA Intelligence and they found her in California in less than three months. They did an excellent job and found her very fast. Other companies and private investigators could not find but LA Intelligence were great. I recommend them any time. They gave me the peace of mind that I needed to move forward and have her prosecuted. Choi read more

Brian Matthews is the best! After 8 failed service attempts with two other companies, I hired Brian. I was told he was the best in the industry and he proved this to be true. Brian was not at all deterred by the extensive almost 3-month history of failed attempts on an evasive defendant who was clearly in hiding. Brian got the job done on his first attempt! Brian is professional and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to develop an effective plan. He stayed in contact throughout the process and he provided live updates. I highly recommend Brian Matthews! read more

I have used LA Intelligence twice now on different television productions, and they are brilliant - extremely quick, professional and cost effective. Highly recommend if you need to locate someone or do a quick background check! read more

While perusing eBay from my home in New York, I found a car I really wanted in Los Angeles. The price was excellent but, after speaking to the seller and finding out that he was not taking deposits, just full payment, I became suspicious. Being a retired police sergeant myself, I figured a private investigator might be able to handle looking at the car. After a google search, I found Brian's number at LA Intelligence and gave them a call at 1 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon. My call was met with a professional, can do, attitude. I gave Brian the information on the seller and the location of the car and within one hour I received photographs of the location and notification that there was no car at the location. Brian advised that this was most likely a scam and his recommendation was to stay away. The quick work and quick follow up that LA Intelligence provided saved me from sending quite a bit of money to a guy that was obviously a scammer. I would highly recommend LA Itelligence to anyone looking for investigations in the Los Angeles area read more

Very good; was able to provide exactly what we were looking for! Fast response, lots of options how to proceed. If we get into another - ahem - situation (I hope never again but anything is possible) we would call in an instant. read more

I found Brian through yelp, so wasn't sure what to expect when reaching out to him to run a few background checks. From the get go I was beyond impressed with his responsiveness, speed, professionalism, and overall attentive nature and helpful attitude. What a gem! I'm so grateful to have found him, he's an invaluable resource to my company, and I will be working with for years to come! Cannot recommend more highly!!!! read more

Very nice guy. I emailed him on New Years Day and he responded right away with valuable information, no charge. We ended up not doing business for good reasons. I appreciate that Brian was honest and didn't try to gouge me for money. Thought I posted this months ago and I guess I didn't! read more

I have been incredibly impressed with Detective Brian Matthews. He has helped us with various issues such as theft detection based on several robberies, and recovering sensitive business items from fired employees. He is very accessible and takes time to think through each set of circumstances and offer creative advice. He is very experienced and thoughtful. read more

I'm the kind of guy that does my due diligence whenever I'm thinking of hiring someone off the internet. On the surface of things, it looked like Brian from LA Intelligence had a good reputation, so I thought I'd take a chance with him. I needed a restraining order served, but I didn't know where the guy lived - I only knew his name. Brian couldn't guarantee that with such little information to go on that he could obtain a current address, but he did. Within 48 hours, not only did we obtain his current address, but Brian served him personally, at a cost at much less than I anticipated. I would certainly recommend him to anyone that needed a reliable PI. read more

I had hired another company that was unsuccessful and rude before I was recommended to contact LA Intelligence for help. I'm so grateful I did. They listened and took all my notes, kept me posted on any idea or moves they planned on taking. they were respectful, attentive and able to serve Someone that was very difficult to locate. read more

Brian and Richard went above and beyond by providing excellent advice and service. Richard reached out to me alto explain further details about the service requested and provided device accordingly. I am satisfied with the level of communication via email and phone calls. I will definitely hire this company in the future if needed. Thank you read more

Recovered our property from unscrupulous Uber driver. Huge help! Brian was awesome. Don't think this would have worked out without him.

Everything that I requested, I received in a timely manner and for a fair price. Would highly recommend and use them again!

I had called another PI firm in the LA area and they kept lagging on getting back to me. So I called Brian at LA Intelligence. Within the hour he called me back and had tracked down every bit of info I needed. Highly recommend. Professional and knowledgable! read more

We suspected our housekeeper of 5 years with stealing from us over a period of time, but we were never able to prove it. Finally, I called Brian of LA Intelligence. As soon as I called him we felt in good hands. He and his partner Louis responded immediately and were able to convince some off duty policemen to come with them to our house as they interrogated the housekeeper and she admitted to stealing from us and we were also able to recover some of the money! We were devastated that our worst fears had come true but so relieved that we were able to identify the thief and she will no longer pose a threat. We couldn't be more thankful and pleased with incredible services of LA Intelligence. Finally we have a reliable private investigative resource to call! Thank you! read more

LA Intelligence - Private Investigation Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Can't say enough about Brian and the people at LA Intelligence. Top notch investigators, compassionate people, and reasonable prices. It's clear why this agency is rated so high. read more

Brian and his staff were awesome to deal with. Very professional and got me all the information I needed. I would use them again 100% read more

Brian really takes customer service to another level! I hired him for his PI services, and we ran into an obscene amount of bad luck trying to obtain the information that I needed. Brian kept in frequent contact with me throughout the process and maintained complete transparency as to what was going on. Because of the unforeseeable problems, I actually ended up with more fires to put out. In response, Brian not only refunded me in full, but he continued to try to obtain the information that I needed free of charge. I literally have not seen any company go so far above and beyond to make a client happy and to rectify a difficult situation. Brian is extremely knowledgeable, and based on his handling of my extremely difficult situation, he clearly places the utmost importance on customer satisfaction. While things didn't go exactly as planned, Brian did everything in his power to help. When working with Brian you can tell that you have a partner who will do everything possible to ensure an equitable outcome, even when Murphy's Law is in full swing. read more

I am very pleased with the service I received. They are very knowledgeable, experienced and efficient. Had no issues having court documents personally served. read more