Discretion. Integrity.
Results.
I protect your reputation through discreet investigative work.
As a San Francisco–based licensed investigator, I intervene quietly and professionally to prevent false narratives, misuse of information, or attempts to influence your relationships or standing within the Bay Area’s close-knit personal and professional circles.
I safeguard your livelihood with strategic investigations.
Careers are built on trust, visibility, and discretion, I conduct sensitive inquiries designed to prevent harm to your employment, partnerships, or business. Early action ensures your professional world remains intact and insulated from disruptive forces.
I restore your peace of mind through clear, lawful investigative direction.
Complex situations can leave you fearful, uncertain, or feeling cornered. When Spade & Archer steps in, I take control of the investigative strategy, provide clarity, and guide you forward so you’re no longer controlled by intimidation, misinformation, or hidden threats.
California Private Investigation Services
I use a wide range of investigative tools and strategies to produce clear, decision-ready results. Once we speak, I determine the most effective path to get you the answers you need. The matters outlined below are representative of common engagements and do not define the full scope of my capabilities.
Surveillance
I conduct digital and physical surveillance in a wide range of matters throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Surveillance may be applied in family situations, business and corporate matters, litigation support, or disputes where activities, representations, or conduct need to be verified.
Surveillance is conducted discreetly to document facts and establish reliable context. Its value lies in how it supports clarity and informed decision-making for the matter at hand, not in the technique itself.
Asset Investigations
Asset investigations are used across a range of matters including business disputes, litigation support, family matters, and financial inquiries.
These investigations focus on identifying, verifying, and contextualizing assets where clarity is required for decision-making or legal strategy.
When appropriate, asset investigations are conducted lawfully and discreetly. Their purpose is to support the underlying matter, not to pursue information in isolation.
Locating People
Locating individuals and witnesses is an investigative function used in a variety of matters throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area, including litigation support, business disputes, family matters, and pre-trial preparation.
These efforts focus on identifying current whereabouts, verifying identity, and establishing reliable contact where lawful and appropriate.
Background Checks
Background checks are used across many types of matters in San Francisco and the Bay Area, including business decisions, legal matters, family situations, and due diligence inquiries.
These investigations focus on verifying identity, history, and relevant records to provide accurate context for decision-making. When appropriate, background checks are conducted lawfully and with attention to accuracy, scope, and regulatory considerations.
Their value lies in supporting the underlying matter with reliable information, not in producing a generic report.
Digital Forensics
Digital forensic examinations are used across a range of matters in San Francisco and the Bay Area, including business disputes, litigation support, internal investigations, and incidents involving data misuse or unauthorized access on mobile phones and computers.
These examinations focus on identifying, preserving, and analyzing relevant digital evidence—such as communications, files, usage activity, and system artifacts—so that information can be accurately interpreted and placed in proper context for decision-making or legal strategy.
When appropriate, digital forensics work is conducted lawfully and discreetly, with careful attention to data integrity, chain of custody, and the technical standards governing the collection and analysis of electronic evidence. Its purpose is to support the underlying matter with reliable findings, not to extract or interpret data outside of a defined legal and investigative framework.
Due Diligence
Due diligence investigations are used across a range of matters in San Francisco and the Bay Area, including business transactions, investment decisions, partnership evaluations, and pre-litigation strategy.
These investigations focus on identifying, verifying, and contextualizing relevant information about individuals, companies, and circumstances so that risks, inconsistencies, and material factors are clearly understood before commitments are made or positions are taken.
When appropriate, due diligence is conducted lawfully and discreetly, with attention to accuracy, documentation, and the broader context in which decisions will occur. Its purpose is to support informed judgment and strategic positioning, not to gather information in isolation.
San Francisco Bay Area Clients I Serve
The Fees To Hire Spade & Archer Private Investigations
Trust starts with transparency in fees. No other provider of San Francisco private investigation services will give you an honest upfront fee schedule, not even a starting price. This is because many unethical people want to manipulate the numbers to your financial standing, and dress that up by saying it's because they don't know your needs. I call bull on that. Although, I too need to know your details, I will at least give you a starting fee.
From My Desk
From $832
In-Office Investigations
Work that is undertaken from the office, and does not require fieldcraft,starts from $832 per task.
Field Investigations
From $2500
Fieldcraft Investigations
Private work outside the office such as discreet observation, crime scenes, interviews, stings, undercover, and other services conducted away from the office. Your price will be determined after we consult and I understand the scope more fully.
Case Success Stories
A prominent San Francisco entrepreneur retained Spade & Archer® after noticing irregularities in their spouse’s financial disclosures during a contentious divorce. Their lifestyle—multiple Bay Area properties, private investments, and substantial annual income—did not align with the assets listed in the filings. The concern was clear: significant holdings appeared to be missing.
Our objective was to identify undisclosed assets, verify the legitimacy of claimed financial losses, and provide the client’s legal counsel with clear, admissible intelligence. The investigation required a discreet approach tailored to the complex financial structures often used in high-net-worth Bay Area households.
A lifestyle and expenditure review revealed inconsistencies in travel patterns, real estate use, and luxury spending. Corporate-structure mapping uncovered several shell LLCs tied to the spouse, including out-of-state registrations designed to obscure ownership. Quiet-title research identified an undisclosed Marin County property held through a layered trust-controlled LLC. Publicly traceable transaction indicators also revealed a secondary investment account that had not been disclosed during discovery.
The results were decisive: three significant assets had been omitted—a real property interest, a valuable minority stake in a private tech venture, and an active investment account used to reposition funds. Once presented with this intelligence, the spouse amended their disclosures, shifting negotiations entirely.
The client avoided a multimillion-dollar shortfall and gained clarity over the true marital estate, enabling their legal team to proceed from a position of strength and discretion.
Private Investigation FAQs.
Do you handle sensitive or complex investigation?
Yes. As a San Francisco Bay Area private investigator, I conduct discreet inquiries involving personal matters, corporate concerns, digital evidence, and reputational risks. Clients across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the Peninsula, Napa, and the East Bay trust Spade & Archer for confidential, legally compliant investigative work.
Should I try to handle the situation on my own before hiring an investigator?
No. Contact me early. Attempting to manage a sensitive matter without guidance can compromise evidence or escalate the situation. I provide a clear investigative strategy from the outset, ensuring the best possible outcome.
Can you investigate matters that begin on social media or digital platforms?
Yes. Many Bay Area cases originate on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, or dating apps. Whether it involves misinformation, impersonation, hidden relationships, or digital activity that needs verification, I can investigate and document the facts.
Can you ensure my information and identity remain confidential during an investigation?
Yes. Spade & Archer operates with strict discretion. Your identity, circumstances, and findings remain fully confidential, and clients appreciate the privacy standards expected in the Bay Area’s professional and executive communities.
How do you approach a private investigation?
Each case begins by reducing uncertainty: clarifying your concerns, identifying the facts, and determining what is known—and unknown. From there, I develop a tailored investigative strategy, whether that involves digital research, fieldwork, interviews, surveillance, or evidence analysis. Every step is measured, lawful, and designed to reveal the truth without unnecessary disruption.
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