Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Private Investigator Services in Naples, FL
Smith Investigations is a full-service investigative agency dedicated to providing comprehensive investigative support to legal professionals. With nearly three decades of experience in law enforcement, code enforcement, and judicial systems, we bring unparalleled expertise to criminal defense and civil litigation cases. Our founder, Bill Smith, began his career with the Detroit Police Department, where he developed foundational skills in case development and prosecution support. Subsequent roles as Supervisor of Collier County Code Enforcement and Investigator for the 20th Judicial Circuit Court expanded his understanding of administrative and criminal law procedures. Our agency specializes in surveillance, records research, service of process, skip tracing, and advanced investigative techniques like computer forensics and GPS tracking.We offer specialized knowledge in complex areas including financial fraud, domestic violence, and securities fraud. Our team has testified as expert witnesses in both civil and criminal cases, providing critical insights to judicial proceedings. We maintain rigorous adherence to legal and ethical standards, ensuring all investigations meet courtroom admissibility requirements. Our services support trial preparation for capital murder cases, DUIs, drug offenses, and family law matters. With deep roots in Collier County, we combine local expertise with national-level investigative capabilities.
Services
Criminal Defense Investigation
Surveillance
Records Research
Service of Process
Skip Tracing
Computer Forensics
GPS Tracking
Polygraph Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of courtroom-tested investigative experience
- Specialized knowledge in financial fraud and domestic violence cases
- Proven expertise in surveillance and computer forensics
- Former law enforcement officer and court administrator leadership
- Comprehensive trial preparation support for complex legal cases
Associations and certifications
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement License A-2900309
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement License C-2900553
Services
Criminal Defense Investigation
We provide comprehensive investigative support for criminal defense cases, including evidence collection, witness interviews, and case analysis. Our team assists attorneys with capital murder cases, DUIs, and drug offenses. With courtroom-tested methodologies, we ensure all findings meet legal admissibility standards.
Computer Forensics
Our digital forensics experts recover and analyze electronic data from computers, phones, and storage devices. This includes deleted files, communication records, and metadata extraction. We maintain chain-of-custody protocols to ensure evidence integrity for legal proceedings.
Surveillance Services
We conduct discreet surveillance operations using advanced equipment and techniques. Our investigators document activities through photographic and video evidence, maintaining strict legal compliance. Services support cases involving insurance fraud, personal injury claims, and custody disputes.
Skip Tracing
Our skip tracing specialists locate individuals using public records, databases, and investigative networks. We track witnesses, missing persons, and debtors through address verification and communication pattern analysis. This service supports legal proceedings and civil cases.
Polygraph Services
We offer professional polygraph examinations administered by certified technicians. These tests assess truthfulness in investigations involving fraud, theft, and employment screening. Results provide valuable insights for legal strategy development and case evaluation.
People
Bill Smith
Owner/Investigator
Florida licensed Private Investigator with 30+ years of experience in law enforcement and judicial systems. Former Detroit Police Officer and Collier County Code Enforcement Supervisor. Expert witness in criminal and civil cases.
Questions
What services does Smith Investigations offer?
We provide criminal defense investigations, surveillance, computer forensics, skip tracing, polygraph testing, and court preparation support for legal professionals.
How experienced is your investigative team?
Our lead investigator has 30+ years of experience in law enforcement, judicial systems, and private investigations with courtroom testimony expertise.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Collier County and Naples, Florida, with capabilities for statewide and select national investigations.
Can you handle complex financial fraud cases?
Yes, we specialize in securities fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, and international fraud recovery investigations with forensic accounting support.
