Investigative Support
That Holds Up in Court
R&J Investigative Services works directly with Utah attorneys across practice areas — providing surveillance, witness location, background research, skip tracing, and documentation built to evidentiary standards. We understand what you need from an investigative partner, and we deliver it without requiring you to manage the process.
At a Glance
We speak your language
Our reports are structured with attorneys in mind — chain of custody, timestamped evidence, investigator narratives formatted for use in pleadings, depositions, and hearings.
We work on your timeline
Litigation doesn't wait. We're available for same-day consultation and typically deploy within 24–48 hours. For urgent matters, call us directly — not a voicemail system.
We stay in our lane
We conduct investigations and document facts. We don't offer legal opinions, and we don't over-reach. You get objective, documented findings — and we let you do the lawyering.
Investigative support across your practice
We work with attorneys across a broad range of practice areas — each with its own investigative demands. Here's how we serve each.
Divorce & custody matters
Domestic investigations are some of our most common engagements with attorneys. We provide objective, lawfully obtained surveillance and documentation for contested divorces, custody disputes, and asset concealment matters.
- Infidelity and relationship surveillance
- Custody compliance documentation
- Co-parent activity and lifestyle investigation
- Asset and financial background research
- Social media and OSINT review
Personal injury & civil matters
We support defense and plaintiff counsel in civil litigation with field surveillance, claimant investigation, witness location, and background research — conducted to evidentiary standards and formatted for legal use.
- Plaintiff activity surveillance
- Claimant background and prior history
- Witness identification and location
- Asset and liability research
- Opposing party background investigation
Defense investigation support
Defense attorneys use our investigative services to locate witnesses, conduct independent scene investigation, develop alibi support, and research the credibility of prosecution witnesses and complainants.
- Witness identification and location
- Alibi and timeline development
- Complainant background research
- Scene and neighborhood canvassing
- Prior history and credibility research
Insurance defense litigation
We provide claimant surveillance, background history, secondary employment investigation, and OSINT review for insurance defense counsel and workers' compensation attorneys — formatted for deposition and trial use.
- Claimant field surveillance
- Secondary employment verification
- Social media and digital footprint review
- Prior claim history research
- Witness identification and statements
Estate and beneficiary matters
We assist probate and estate attorneys with locating missing heirs and beneficiaries, verifying identities, researching asset ownership, and investigating suspicious transfers or undue influence claims.
- Missing heir and beneficiary location
- Identity and address verification
- Asset and property ownership research
- Financial background investigation
- Undue influence evidence development
Business litigation support
We support business and commercial litigation attorneys with opposing party background research, asset investigation, due diligence on individuals and entities, and locating parties for service of process.
- Opposing party background investigation
- Asset and business entity research
- Judgment debtor location
- Due diligence investigation
- Process serving support
Core investigative capabilities
A complete overview of what R&J provides to attorney clients — from initial case intake through final reporting and testimony support.
Discreet, professional surveillance conducted from public or legally accessible locations — documented with timestamped photo and video, GPS-confirmed locations, and detailed investigator logs. We conduct stationary and mobile surveillance, multi-day engagements, and multi-investigator coordinated coverage for complex cases.
All surveillance is conducted in strict compliance with Utah law. Evidence is organized and formatted for immediate use in your case file, deposition preparation, or courtroom presentation.
We locate defendants, witnesses, missing parties, and judgment debtors using licensed investigative methods — public records research, database cross-referencing, field canvassing, and address verification. Most cases resolved within 24–72 hours.
We provide current address confirmation, phone and contact information, employer identification, and field verification of location — formatted for immediate use by process servers or your legal team.
Comprehensive background research on parties, witnesses, and subjects — including criminal history at county, state, and federal levels; civil court records; prior claim history; financial background; asset and property ownership; professional credentials; and known associates. We pull Utah court records directly, catching what automated databases miss.
Structured review of a subject's public digital footprint — social media profiles, online activity, posted content, and network associations. OSINT review frequently produces the most time-efficient evidence of activity inconsistent with claims. We document findings with direct source citations and screenshots formatted for legal use.
Investigation into property ownership, vehicle registrations, business entity filings, UCC liens, judgments, bankruptcies, and known financial connections. Particularly useful in divorce asset concealment matters, judgment enforcement, and probate disputes. We identify assets that parties deny owning or have attempted to conceal.
When standard service attempts have failed, we locate the party, confirm their current address and routine, and coordinate with process servers for efficient service. For evasive defendants, we can provide field surveillance to identify optimal service windows — significantly reducing failed service attempts and delays.
Documentation built for the courtroom
The difference between useful investigative findings and findings you can actually use at trial or in a deposition comes down to how the work is done and how it's documented. We build our reports with opposing counsel scrutiny in mind from the start.
Every engagement produces a documented record that your paralegal can drop into the case file, your associate can use in deposition prep, and your expert can reference on the stand. No reformatting, no chasing down investigators for clarification.
Our investigators are available for declarations, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony — prepared, professional, and accustomed to cross-examination.
Timestamped and GPS-confirmed
All surveillance documentation includes exact time, date, and GPS-confirmed location for every observation and evidence capture.
Chain of custody maintained
Photo and video evidence is handled and preserved to maintain chain of custody for admissibility purposes.
Investigator narrative included
Every report includes a detailed written narrative from the investigator — not just raw data. Ready for deposition exhibit preparation.
Legally obtained only
All methods are lawful under Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 9. No trespass, wiretapping, or unauthorized access that could compromise admissibility or expose your client to counter-claims.
Testimony-ready investigators
Our investigators can provide sworn declarations, affidavits, deposition testimony, and trial testimony — coordinated with your schedule.
Formatted for your case file
Reports are structured for direct use by legal teams — no reformatting or translation required between investigative findings and legal document preparation.
From referral to report
We keep the process simple and non-burdensome for your office. You refer the case, we handle the investigation, you receive a report.
Direct case referral
Call or email with your case details — party information, investigative objectives, known facts, and any relevant deadlines. We work directly with attorneys, paralegals, or legal assistants depending on your preference. No intake bureaucracy, no forms you have to fill out before speaking to someone.
Strategy consultation
We discuss the case and offer our assessment of the most effective investigative approach for your specific objectives — whether that's OSINT review first, immediate field surveillance, a background investigation, or a combined approach. You tell us what outcome you need; we recommend the path to get there efficiently.
Scope and fee confirmation
We confirm investigative scope, methodology, estimated timeline, and fees in writing before beginning any work. No surprise invoices, no scope creep without authorization. You always know what you're approving before we proceed.
Investigation and interim updates
We conduct the investigation and provide updates based on your preferred communication cadence. For surveillance engagements producing positive findings, we notify you the same day so you can move on the intelligence immediately. We don't make you wait for the final report to know we found something significant.
Final report and ongoing support
You receive a complete, professionally formatted investigative report. We remain available for follow-up questions, supplemental investigation as the case develops, and testimony preparation coordinated with your litigation schedule.
Deliverables for your case file
Every engagement produces documentation formatted for direct use by your legal team — from pre-trial prep through trial and appeal.
Surveillance Report
Timestamped activity log, GPS-confirmed locations, full investigator narrative, and supporting photo/video — formatted for case file use and deposition preparation.
Photo & Video Evidence Package
Organized, timestamped, chain-of-custody-preserved media package — formatted for courtroom presentation and exhibit preparation.
Background Investigation Report
Comprehensive subject background — criminal history, civil records, financial research, asset ownership, and known associations — organized by section for easy attorney review.
OSINT Intelligence Summary
Structured social media and digital footprint findings with direct source citations, screenshots, and a written summary of relevant findings for legal use.
Investigator Declaration / Affidavit
Sworn declarations and affidavits from our investigators attesting to observations and methodology — formatted for motion practice, hearings, and trial use.
Deposition & Trial Testimony
Our investigators are available for deposition and trial testimony — prepared and coordinated with your litigation schedule and discovery deadlines.
How attorneys use R&J
A sample of the types of cases we handle for Utah attorneys across practice areas.
Contested custody — activity documentation
A divorce attorney needs documented evidence of a parent's actual living situation and daily routine — which contradicts sworn declarations filed with the court. We conduct field surveillance and deliver a report formatted as a deposition exhibit.
Personal injury plaintiff — physical capability
Defense counsel needs surveillance of a plaintiff claiming total disability who may be physically active. We document actual activity over multiple days, producing timestamped video that directly contradicts deposition testimony.
Missing alibi witness — locate and statement
Defense counsel is unable to locate a key alibi witness before a preliminary hearing. We identify and confirm the witness's current address within 48 hours, allowing the defense to secure testimony before the deadline.
Divorce — hidden asset investigation
A family law attorney suspects a spouse is concealing business income and property. We conduct a financial background investigation, identifying undisclosed business entities, real property, and vehicle ownership for inclusion in asset disclosure motions.
Judgment enforcement — debtor location
A commercial litigator has a judgment but the debtor has changed addresses and become unreachable. We locate a current confirmed address and employer within 72 hours to support garnishment proceedings.
Missing heir — estate distribution
A probate attorney needs to locate a beneficiary who has been out of contact for over a decade before an estate can be distributed. We develop a current address and contact information, allowing the estate to close.
What attorneys should expect from an investigative partner
Not all private investigators understand what attorneys actually need. Here's what makes R&J different from a typical PI referral.
Utah-licensed — credentials available on request
Licensed under Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 9. We carry professional liability insurance. Copies of our credentials are available for your file or any court that requires disclosure of investigative sources.
We understand work product implications
Investigative work performed at attorney direction may fall within work product protection. We understand how to structure our engagement and communications to support those protections and work within your preferred protocols.
Objective findings — not confirmation bias
We document what we find. If surveillance produces negative results, we report that accurately. Courts and opposing counsel recognize advocacy dressed as investigation — we give you facts that hold up.
Responsive on litigation timelines
We understand discovery deadlines, hearing dates, and the pressure of case calendars. When something is urgent, we treat it that way — not as a scheduling inconvenience.
Direct communication with your team
You work directly with the investigators handling your case — not a dispatcher or account manager. When you need an update, you reach someone who knows your file.
Long-term referral relationships welcome
We work with law firms on an ongoing basis — developing familiarity with your practice, your standards, and your preferred reporting formats over time. Volume arrangements available for high-referral practices.
What we hear most from legal professionals
Are your investigators available for deposition and trial testimony?
Yes. Our investigators can provide declarations, sworn affidavits, deposition testimony, and trial testimony regarding their observations, methodology, and evidence handling. We coordinate preparation directly with your legal team and adapt to your litigation schedule, including expedited preparation when needed.
How do you handle work product and attorney-client privilege?
Investigative work performed at the direction of counsel in anticipation of litigation may be protected as attorney work product. We understand how to structure our engagement and communications to support that protection. We follow your preferred protocols on how reports are addressed, transmitted, and stored — and we never discuss case details with third parties without authorization.
Can you deploy quickly when a deadline is approaching?
Yes. We can typically begin within 24–48 hours of case acceptance, and for genuinely urgent matters — a witness about to leave the state, a surveillance window closing, a hearing date tomorrow — call us directly. We will do our best to mobilize same day.
How are your fees structured for attorney engagements?
Surveillance is billed hourly with a minimum engagement period. Background investigations and skip traces are scoped per case. We confirm all fees in writing before beginning any work — no surprise invoices, no unauthorized scope expansion. For law firms with ongoing referral volume, we can discuss preferred pricing arrangements.
What if the investigation doesn't find what we're looking for?
We document and report what we observe — positive or negative. A thorough investigation that produces negative results is still valuable: it demonstrates due diligence, can be used to foreclose opposing arguments, and may inform case strategy. We will never inflate or misrepresent findings, and we will tell you honestly if we think a different investigative approach might produce better results.
Can you handle cases across multiple Utah counties simultaneously?
Yes. We have statewide Utah coverage and can run concurrent investigations or surveillance across multiple locations when needed. For complex multi-party cases, we can discuss multi-investigator deployment and coordinated reporting.
Do you provide written confirmation of your licensing and insurance?
Yes — on request. We can provide copies of our Utah PI license, proof of professional liability insurance, and any other credentialing documentation your firm or the court requires. We understand that some jurisdictions or case types require disclosure of investigative sources, and we'll work with your team to provide whatever documentation is needed.
Ready to refer a case?
We work directly with attorneys and legal staff. Call us to discuss your case, or email a case summary and we'll respond same day.