Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Private Investigation Services in Santa Ana
Gailey Associates has been delivering investigative and litigation support services since 1989, establishing itself as a trusted partner for law firms, corporations, municipalities, and insurance companies. Our team combines decades of law enforcement experience with modern investigative techniques to provide tailored solutions for complex cases. Led by industry veterans, including a former Robbery-Homicide Division officer and a licensed attorney, we prioritize integrity, perseverance, and professionalism in every assignment. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in difficult service of process, surveillance, workplace investigations, and elder abuse cases.Our researchers utilize proprietary databases and social media intelligence to locate witnesses and gather critical evidence. We maintain California licensing and full insurance coverage, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Our investigators are trained to anticipate attorney clients' needs, offering customized plans that align with case requirements and budgets. By focusing on ethical practices and innovative methodologies, we consistently deliver actionable results where others have failed. Our reputation for resolving high-profile cases has earned us recognition from clients across diverse industries.
Services
General Investigations
Litigation Support
Workplace Investigations
Surveillance Services
Service of Process
Elder Abuse Investigations
Social Media Research
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of investigative experience with a combined 75+ years of team expertise.
- Our investigators include former law enforcement officers and a licensed attorney with trial experience.
- We specialize in difficult service of process assignments where others have failed.
- We maintain California licensing and full insurance coverage for legal compliance.
- Our customized investigation plans adapt to client needs and budget constraints.
Associations and certifications
- CA P.I. License No. 16429
Services
General Investigations
Our general investigations cover insurance fraud, corporate fraud, and complex litigation support. We locate witnesses, conduct interviews, and gather evidence for legal proceedings. Our team handles scene canvassing, asset searches, and intellectual property investigations with precision.
Workplace Investigations
We specialize in workplace harassment, discrimination, and policy violation investigations. Our team addresses sexual harassment, hostile work environments, and embezzlement cases. We provide detailed reports that help organizations resolve internal conflicts and maintain compliance.
Surveillance Services
Our surveillance team uses advanced equipment for stationary, mobile, and covert operations. We document activities in civil litigation, family law matters, and workers' compensation cases. Our services also support difficult service of process assignments.
Service of Process
We specialize in serving difficult-to-locate witnesses and legal documents. Our investigators conduct stakeouts and use research tools to confirm addresses. We handle restraining orders and judgment debtor examinations in California as licensed process servers.
Elder Abuse Investigations
Our team investigates physical and emotional abuse in nursing homes and care facilities. We interview victims, caregivers, and staff to gather evidence. We focus on neglect, financial abuse, and systemic issues within healthcare institutions.
People
William Gailey
Founder and Chairman
Retired from LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division with 30+ years of law enforcement experience. Provides strategic leadership for complex investigations.
Cheryl Yocum
President
Licensed attorney with 15 years of civil litigation experience. Specializes in workplace investigations and elder abuse cases.
Jeff Gailey
Municipality Defense Director
Manages defense investigations for public entities. Brings expertise in policy compliance and municipal law enforcement.
Questions
What services does Gailey Associates offer?
We provide general investigations, litigation support, workplace investigations, surveillance, service of process, and elder abuse investigations.
How do you handle difficult service of process assignments?
We use advanced research tools, stakeouts, and licensed investigators to serve documents even when subjects evade service.
Are your investigators licensed and insured?
Yes, we hold California PI License #16429 and maintain full insurance coverage for legal compliance.
Can you assist with workplace harassment investigations?
Our team conducts thorough workplace investigations for harassment, discrimination, and policy violations with detailed reporting.
Do you offer surveillance services for family law cases?
Yes, we provide covert surveillance to document cohabitation and employment status in family law matters.
How do you handle elder abuse investigations?
We conduct compassionate interviews with victims and staff while gathering evidence of neglect or financial abuse in care facilities.
Reviews (3)
C. B.
Feb 14, 2020
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Very dishonest company. They get your credit card upfront and promise not to charge you unless they serve the other party but they charged my credit card despite never completing service. When I contacted Cheryl, on the reason of my charge she became very unprofessional on the phone. I was forced to hire JPL Process Service, and they were able to serve the other party and only charged me when the job was done.
Gailey Associates promises the world but I do not think they know what they are doing, they just know how to sell over the phone.
Gailey Associates promises the world but I do not think they know what they are doing, they just know how to sell over the phone.
Sam S.
Nov 20, 2019
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Excellent follow-up and great job at solving last minute problems. I needed 3 last minute subpoenas served on some very evasive witnesses and Jeff was able to quickly locate the witnesses and had them served on time! Thank you to your whole team for all efforts made!
Andrea J.
Dec 30, 2010
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Not even one! they are awful!! i had hired them to server someone, when i called back weeks later they didn't even know who i was... they wanted an extra 100 after i had to change my court date again because they couldn't serve the person i was sue-ing... then i had to step in gear and i was able to do it with a friends help withing a week!! so if you need a GOOD and reliable process server... do not hire them.... losers
