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Five Stars Isn't Enough for Eric Peterson! I would give him 100 stars if I could!…read more If you need a process server or private investigator who actually gets the job done, look no further than Eric Peterson. To put it into perspective: my attorney had previously hired a process server who spent an entire month trying--and failing--to locate and serve the defendant in my case. After four frustrating weeks of zero progress, Eric stepped in. He had the defendant located and served in less than 24 hours. This wasn't an easy task, either. The service was at a highly secure and challenging location--one that seemed impossible for others, but proved to be no challenge at all for Eric. The level of efficiency, speed, and sheer professionalism he brings to the table is unmatched. Beyond his incredible skills and hustle, Eric is just a genuinely great person to work with--communicative, trustworthy, and deeply dedicated. He took a high-stress situation and completely turned it around overnight. I cannot recommend Eric Peterson highly enough. If you want results instead of excuses, he is your guy! I will be sure to use him if ever needed down the road.

I've worked with this Peterson Investigations quite often in a professional capacity, so I was…read morealready familiar with their level of efficiency and reliability. Recently, I had to use their services for personal reasons, and they delivered the same high standard of service I've come to expect. They were extremely responsive, communicative, and handled my request with a strong sense of urgency. Serving legal documents can be time-sensitive and stressful, but they made the process smooth and straightforward from start to finish. It's reassuring to know that whether you're working alongside them professionally or relying on them personally, they consistently show professionalism, attention to detail, and dependability. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Allen Investigations

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If you need a great investigator with decades of experience, look no further than Debbie Allen. A…read moreformer police detective combined with years of experience as a PI; she is a true professional!!

I just wanted to say thank you to Debra Allen for helping to reconnect me with my birth mother!…read moreIt's been 53 years of having no idea who she was and now happily I do! I had been searching with DNA matches to cousins on various ancestry sites and not getting any answers when I finally contacted Debra. It was time to know for sure. I was also under the false impression that my mother was no longer living so when Debra saw my file, found a name and told me she was she alive, I sort of panicked. I hadn't expected to be reaching out to a live person! What if she didn't want to connect, how would I handle that? I decided either way, I wanted to know. Debra coached me through what to do but left the final decisions up to me. I wrote a letter of introduction for myself, knowing that may be as close as I ever get. Debra kept me informed of all the steps as we took them because I've never done anything like this before. Debra reached out and I heard back immediately and then met my mom within days of that contact. It's been such a wonderful feeling to know I look like someone, something an adoptee fully understands. I now have a connection to history. I have known ancestry. It's odd to say but knowing about them has made such a difference in knowing about me. My father's identity is still a mystery but that's okay at this time. I have a mother who wants a relationship with me and we share so much in common it's like finding a new best friend. We just shared my birthday together 53 years later. I learned that she never got to see me at birth. Such a truly incredible gift! And to think I almost let fear get in the way. If you are on the fence about this, just do it! You've had a lifetime of not knowing, not connecting. Isn't it time to know? Connect yourself to history. It's like discovering a part of yourself that you never knew was missing. Like finding another half of a story you already thought you'd read. It's a very profound feeling. I highly recommend it!

LA Intelligence

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I wanted to leave a 5-star review for Brian Matthews as he is extremely kind, considerate,…read morethoughtful, and efficient in the way he converses with his customers. He responds fairly quickly and reached out to me during the weekend as well. I have conversed with other private investigators when doing research, but Brian was the one who communicated in the most empathetic and heartwarming manner (and understands the client's difficult position). All I can say is that he treats his potential clients with care like a concerned family friend and explains the pricing in a reasonable way. I will definitely be choosing him in the future.

Fast service. Got the job done . Thanks tim for your service . I recommend this companyread more

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Kathie Allen is a highly skilled workplace and private investigator with extensive experience…read morehandling sensitive employment matters. She approaches her with compassion, objectivity and integrity.

I engaged Allen Morris firm to conduct background research on a business for due diligence…read morepurposes. The investigator communicated promptly throughout the process, and delivered a detailed report with relevant findings supported by verifiable sources. The service was efficient and met the scope as discussed. I would work with this firm again for similar matters.

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Mark was incredibly knowledgeable, straight forward and explained my technological problem in a way…read morethat I could understand. He was very patient and made numerous recommendations to keep my costs down. I trust him with my most sensitive material.

Thank you Mark for your honesty. Your knowledge base surrounding digital forensics is outstanding…read more I appreciate your help and invaluable feedback.

Armando Zatarain Investigations

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Armando is a class act and did everything he said he was going to do and more. Going above and…read morebeyond is an understatement...I don't think he sleeps. He made himself available at all hours of the day, seven days a week. He even went and visited my daughter who was incarcerated every weekend and Xmas eve because she was not allowed live visitation. Not because he had to but because he thought it was the right thing to do. The case I retained Armando to investigate was a very serious and complex case in many faucets. Armando was always available, patient and kind throughout the entire process. I recommend Armando and his team to anyone looking for a PI who is responsive and not afraid to go above and beyond. Armando, thank you for everything you have done to help my daughter through this difficult time in her life. Our family is very grateful to have met you...you make a difference in the lives of others and we appreciate you!

I called and Armando answered the phone himself immediately. I explained the situation I was having…read moreand he asked good questions and provided some good examples of prior work on similar cases. I hired him immediately on the phone for a preliminary investigation and he provided a clear price that I thought was reasonable. His investigator Amy did the work within 24 hours (over the weekend no less). Extremely thorough and exactly what was promised. Answered my followup questions over email. I hope you don't need ever get yourself in a situation like mine where you need his services, but if you do I believe he'll do an excellent work--on time and at a fair price.

Quinn & Associates Confidential Investigations

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These guys work fast ask questions first and ask for payment later my issue was resolved in a day…read moreand I only had week window of opportunity they said "So we got some time" when I was nervous about it that's exactly what anyone wants to hear. This company employs veterans I was speaking with a veteran and thanked him for his service again.

I was amazed on the job that he did I would definitely hire him if I have any future events he came…read moreand did the job and he did it very well he updated me every time to gave me the confident and reassurance that everything will be OK and everything will be well thank you so so much

Gomez Investigations Unit -Detective Privado

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I highly recommend Nestor Gomez and his services. He is professional, dependable, communicates fast…read moreand efficiently and was willing to work at odd hours to get the job done. Thank you!

Highly recommend. He is so helpful with finding out information. He is very reliable and you can…read morecount on his word that he will follow through. I'd recommend him over and over again. Thanks for your help! It is much appreciated .

Adoption Reunions - Debra Allen, Private Investigator

(11 reviews)

Debra was the perfect choice for helping me seek out a family member I was looking for. She was…read moretimely, professional, and kind. I was in the position where I knew finding this person wouldn't necessarily be difficult, but I wanted to give them a chance to deny contact if that was what they wanted. Debra was the perfect intermediary and I enjoyed working with her. I don't know many people also searching for family members... But I would recommend Debra immediately!

Out of all the scenarios I ran through my head of how this emotionally complex process would go, I…read morenever expected it to go so smoothly. Debra Allen and her investigative team far far surpassed my expectations. From the very beginning, Debra was immediately responsive. Tamara was the investigator assigned to us. She is absolutely incredible! We received information on my dad's entire biological family within days. What other P.I.s told us could take months and might not result in much information, Tamara made happen in what seemed like the snap of a finger (even though I'm sure hours of hard work went into it). These people are soo much more than investigators; they understand the complexity of adoptions and are committed to helping. Tamara answered all of our questions and shared her expertise in the most helpful way. She was always immediately responsive and guided us as far as we wanted things to go without ever making things overwhelming for us or making the family we had found feel overwhelmed. I could not have asked for more out of this process. This team knows what they are doing and what they offer is truly priceless! I wholeheartedly recommend them.

SkipNServe Process Server Service

(736 reviews)

We had a very evasive, house-hopping, freelance-gig-working defendant whose forwarding address was…read moreincomplete, and we were extremely concerned about whether we would be able to get him properly served before our hearing. I talked to several process servers and explained all our struggles and difficulties. I asked each of them how they would handle the situation if our defendant proved impossible to serve after trying. Chris's answer to that question was a confident laugh and, "I will have him served." That's why I went with him, and I am very happy I trusted my gut. Chris was able to take the limited clues and information we provided, track him down, and complete substituted service when personal service was not realistically possible. What impressed us most was not just that Chris got the defendant served, but what happened afterward. Close to the hearing, the defendant filed a Motion to Quash Service and also sent us a separate packet challenging the service that had not even been properly filed with the court. It was stressful and confusing, but Chris immediately stepped in, provided detailed records, explained the applicable small claims service rules, and helped us understand exactly how to respond. Chris was patient, responsive, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. He did not just serve the papers and disappear -- he stood behind his work and helped us deal with the defendant's attempt to challenge service. The judge ultimately denied the defendant's Motion to Quash and found the service to be valid and sufficient. Serving the defendant was the biggest hurdle in our case, and I am so happy Chris helped us get over it. Now that we've won the judgment, Chris is even guiding us on how to claim the service fee, as it's allowed to be recovered by law. We truly appreciate Chris' professionalism, fast response time, attention to detail, and endless patience in explaining the process when we were panicking. If you are dealing with an evasive defendant, a difficult service issue, or someone trying to avoid being served, I highly recommend Chris and SkipNServe.

5/5 stars. Chris was kind, helpful, responsive, and genuinely committed to getting the job done…read more The opposing party in my case was evading service, and Chris took the time to speak with me by phone and develop a thoughtful strategy for accomplishing service. When a paperwork issue later came to light, Chris handled it exactly as a true professional should: he immediately corrected it, and personally eFiled the proper document to ensure everything was resolved. His accountability and follow-through gave me even greater confidence in him. I truly appreciated Chris's compassion, persistence, and dedication during a stressful legal process. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a process server who is resourceful, dependable, and committed to his clients.

A Plus Process

(360 reviews)

I recently filed paperwork and needed a processor to serve it. While A Plus Process wasn't the…read morefirst choice that showed up in my search, I'm very happy and satisfied that I requested Ron to handle everything for me. He explained his methods and the process very clearly, and was very transparent as to when and where he was planning to serve the paperwork. Everything happened smoothly and he gave an update right when things were done. I would 100% recommend Ron and A Plus Process to anyone who needs their paperwork handled.

Great service Very professional…read more Guy knows what he's doing fortunately I recommended him to anyone This is coming from a veteran of the United States Navy

JPL Process Service LLC

4.3

(134 reviews)

JPL has been excellent to work with, especially Jeff, Rich and Lilly…read more For anyone handling legal matters on their own, the filing and service side can be complicated and easy to get wrong. JPL brings a level of responsiveness, and attention to detail that makes a real difference. They have consistently gone above and beyond for me, and their support has white glove. They help ensure things are done correctly and take a lot of the friction out of the process. In a system where not everyone has access to full legal representation, having a service like this is more than worth the cost--and for someone representing themselves--I would say it is critical. Highly recommend.

I hired this company to perform process service for an upcoming court hearing scheduled for March…read more9, 2026 at 9:30 AM. On the morning of the hearing, I contacted the company to obtain the status of service and any service attempt information. Because the court required detailed information regarding service attempts, a court clerk also contacted the company seeking the dates and times of any attempts. At that time, the requested information was not provided. My hearing proceeded without the service information, and the matter was concluded shortly thereafter due to the lack of completed service. Several hours later, at approximately 12:27 PM on March 9, 2026, after the hearing had already ended, the company sent a report containing alleged service attempts from March 5 through March 8. My concern is not simply whether service attempts were made. My concern is that the information was not made available before the hearing, when it was actually needed. As a result, the service had no practical value to me at the time of the court proceeding. After I disputed the charge with my credit card issuer, the company continued to send invoices and informed me that finance charges would accumulate and that the account may eventually be sent to collections.

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C W.

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5

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12 years ago

I have used Linked Investigations multiple times. First, it was for reasons of a personal nature. Then I began using Mike's services for my business as well, including background checks and surveillance services. What I like most about Mike is that he is genuine, takes time to get to know the clients and their needs, and goes above the call of duty to answer questions. He has provided solutions I hadn't thought of before, which is a major bonus as a small business owner. I highly recommend Mike and the his Linked Investigations investigators for both private and corporate investigation. I have referred many a friend and colleague his way. read more

Allie S.

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1

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14 years ago

I used Linked Investigations to do surveillance on my husband. Not only did they catch my cheating spouse but they were able to get enough evidence to prove him as an unfit parent and I was able to receive full custody of the children. Linked Investigations was also able to refer me to the best attorneys for my case. Linked went above and beyond than just investigating. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who needs investigative work. They are honest and very trustworthy. read more

Renee J.

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1

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14 years ago

I hired Linked Investigations upon recommendations from a good friend of mine. I highly recommend hiring them if you want results. I had them do asset searches and surveillance, which led me to gain custody of my children. They are the BEST. I wasn't going to gamble the happiness of my children and hire someone unreliable. I'm SO thankful I hired Linked and got the results that I did. Thank you Linked Investigations!!! read more

Fred S.

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2

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12 years ago

An absolutely professional company. Mike was quick and to the point. Found my childhood friend within half hour for half of the price others were charging. Absolutely amazed at the speed and quality of his service... I would recommend anyone who needs professional investigative help to use Linked Investigations... I will definitely use you again if needed... Absolutely fantastic! Thank you, Fred read more

Steven H.

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1

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7 years ago

Mike was extremely friendly, helpful and professional. I was highly impressed by his performance and experience. Linked Investigations was absolutely successful in accomplishing everything I had asked of them. Mike was much easier to talk with and work with than some of the others I had tried to work with in the past. read more

Robin O.

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1

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14 years ago

Very professional staff. Excellent results. Child custody and marital surveillance with outstanding results. The best investigators. I used them for business background checks. Very reliable. I have recommended them to all my friends. read more

Steven A.

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130

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5 years ago

They are very professional and they get the job done. I used the services of another before Linked and Linked is the most impressive.

Jim G.

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2

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14 years ago

Trustworthy company and easy to work with. Pricing is very reasonable. They're all about results.

Jacob M.

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1

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4 years ago

extremely unprofessional! I lost over $1200 with no results. beware!!!!

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