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22 Years
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Your Trusted Private Investigator in Newport Beach, CA
Armando Zatarain Investigations is a licensed private investigation firm serving clients across California and Mexico. With over two decades of experience, our team specializes in criminal defense investigations, asset checks, discreet surveillance, and process serving. We collaborate closely with attorneys, businesses, and individuals to deliver factual evidence and comprehensive reports tailored to legal and personal needs. Our bilingual capabilities and extensive network enable rapid response for cross-border investigations.Committed to ethical practices and client confidentiality, we prioritize transparency, affordability, and actionable results. Our 24/7 availability ensures timely support for urgent matters, while our proven track record in high-profile cases underscores our reliability. We maintain strict compliance with legal standards and hold active licenses for both investigative and security services, ensuring professional accountability.
Services
Asset Checks
Cheating Spouses
Background Checks
Process Serving
Personal Security
Civil Investigations
Surveillance
Case Files
Insurance Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for urgent investigative needs.
- Our team includes retired law enforcement and military professionals.
- We provide bilingual services for California and Mexico investigations.
- Our credibility is demonstrated through attorney collaborations and case results.
- We operate with full transparency and no hidden fees.
What people say
Discreet and professional
Proven track record
24/7 availability
Bilingual capabilities
Ethical practices
Services
Asset Checks
Our asset checks locate hidden assets, bank accounts, and net worth details to support debt collection. We use advanced databases to track individuals discreetly, ensuring they remain unaware of investigations. Clients receive confidential reports to enforce judgments effectively.
Cheating Spouses
Discreet surveillance identifies marital misconduct through video and photographic evidence. Our covert operations document proof of infidelity, impacting divorce settlements and custody cases. Clients gain actionable data to address emotional and financial repercussions.
Process Serving
Licensed professionals deliver legal documents across California, including subpoenas and summons. We ensure compliance with state laws and provide notarized proof of service. Rapid 24-48 hour turnaround available for urgent filings.
Personal Security
Zatarain Security offers armed and unarmed protection via trained personnel. Services include plainclothes detail and uniformed officers for individuals and businesses. All staff are licensed, insured, and experienced in threat mitigation.
Background Checks
Comprehensive checks verify employment history, criminal records, and financial standing. Tailored for employers, landlords, and individuals, our reports include DMV records and professional analysis. Enhanced dating checks confirm identity and employment details for serious relationships.
People
Armando Zatarain
Private Investigator
Armando Zatarain is a licensed California PI with over 20 years of experience. He founded Zatarain Investigations and Security, specializing in criminal defense, asset recovery, and surveillance. His work has reduced felony charges and resolved international abduction cases.
Questions
What services does Armando Zatarain Investigations offer?
We provide asset checks, cheating spouse surveillance, background checks, process serving, and personal security services.
Are your investigators licensed and insured?
Yes, our California PI license #22864 and Zatarain Security's PPO #121990 ensure compliance with state regulations.
Can you handle cross-border investigations?
Yes, we conduct investigations in Mexico with bilingual support and local law enforcement contacts.
How quickly can you serve legal documents?
Most process serving completes within 24-48 hours across Southern California.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial phone consultations to discuss your case details.
Reviews (6)
Zachary Webb
Jul 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Armando and Amy did an amazing job to find a long lost family memory. We were delighted!
Armando and Amy did an amazing job to find a long lost family memory. We were delighted!
Paul C.
Jun 08, 2021
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As an attorney, often serving defendants involves a lot of gamesmanship by the intended target trying to duck service. But not with Armando - he gets the job done! Even better, Armando and his staff are very efficient and diligent!
Kenia Elias
Dec 06, 2020
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I had first called Mr. Zatarain 6 months ago, I am in a 3.5 year divorce where husband is intentionally hiding stocks but they are private. Mr. Zatarian was informative on what I can do being that the stocks were private. He also provided me with other information to look out for which I would have never done on my own. recently I found out new information and I thought about Mr. Zatarain again to see if he could consult me on what I should do. When I thought it was impossible to get more detail information he helped me to see otherwise. While I understand that this email is public information
Missy P.
Nov 03, 2020
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Armando is definitely the best and most professional investigators out there! He is very knowledgable and resourceful. He treats every client with respect and will spend the time with you and his resources to get the answers you need. I have recommended Armando to my family and friends when they need investigation services. Armando won't disappoint you!
Lea Enriquez
Oct 07, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Armando and Amy are always three steps ahead of the assigned task! We have used their business for skip traces, asset searches, backgrounds, and service of process. Amy has always been able to effectuate service on those who lie and/or evade. Thanks always! I highly recommend.
Armando and Amy are always three steps ahead of the assigned task! We have used their business for skip traces, asset searches, backgrounds, and service of process. Amy has always been able to effectuate service on those who lie and/or evade. Thanks always! I highly recommend.
Cj S.
Oct 06, 2020
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I felt hanging when i did'nt receive call backs after days or leaving a message. It's common for businesses to get busy, but its only a call ,and felt shrugged off. I don't feel its professional when they or people don't get back to me after leaving messages, sometimes it is frustrating and after so many days somebody wont call back. If they are that busy it would be good to have or hire someone to just return calls and keep the business running, even in these like perilous times people live in. It's not good to
keep customers hanging and it seems as customer service in
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