Business Details
Your Trusted Private Investigator in Northern Virginia
Founded by Edwin M. Nadal, a 30+ year veteran of law enforcement, we specialize in private investigations for individuals, law firms, and businesses across Northern Virginia and the metro DC area. Our team combines advanced technology with traditional investigative methods to deliver thorough, legally compliant results in criminal defense, domestic matters, corporate cases, and more. With expertise in witness interviews, surveillance, background checks, and court-admissible evidence collection, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.Our founder's experience as an NYPD homicide detective and PIAVA membership underscores our commitment to excellence. We provide bilingual services in English and Spanish, ensuring cultural sensitivity and clear communication. From missing persons to insurance fraud, our mission is to uncover critical information that protects clients' interests and supports informed decision-making.
Services
Criminal Defense Investigations
Domestic Investigations
Corporate Investigations
Witness Interviews
Background Checks
Surveillance Services
Process Service
Missing Persons Locates
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Security Assessments
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of law enforcement and investigative experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish investigative services available
- Court-certified expert testimony capabilities
- Comprehensive background checks with legal compliance
- Discreet handling of sensitive personal and corporate matters
Associations and certifications
- Private Investigators Association of Virginia (PIAVA)
- VA DCJS Lic. 11-15505
Services
Criminal Defense Investigations
Specialized support for criminal defense cases, including witness location and interviews, evidence review, and investigation of suspicious deaths or missing persons. Our team works directly with attorneys to strengthen defense strategies through thorough, legally compliant evidence collection and analysis.
Domestic Investigations
Comprehensive services for personal and family issues including infidelity verification, child custody support, premarital background checks, and caretaker screenings. We handle sensitive matters with discretion while gathering court-admissible evidence to protect clients' legal rights and family safety.
Corporate Investigations
Corporate fraud detection, employee background checks, internal investigations, and security assessments. Our services help businesses prevent financial losses from insurance fraud, workplace misconduct, and security vulnerabilities while maintaining operational integrity and legal compliance.
Process Service
Accurate and timely delivery of legal documents with expertise in serving evasive individuals. We ensure proper legal notification through certified process service that meets jurisdictional requirements, with rush options available for urgent matters.
Missing Persons Locates
Specialized missing persons investigations using advanced database access and field techniques. We locate individuals for legal cases, family matters, or estate settlements with compassionate handling of emotionally sensitive situations while maintaining strict investigative professionalism.
People
Edwin M. Nadal
Founder/Lead Investigator
30+ year law enforcement veteran with NYPD and Nassau County PD. Specializes in criminal investigations, court testimony, and bilingual English/Spanish case handling. Holds Virginia DCJS license #11-15505 and PIAVA membership.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle criminal defense investigations, domestic matters (infidelity/divorce), corporate fraud, background checks, missing persons, insurance fraud, and legal process services.
Are your investigators licensed and insured?
Yes, we hold Virginia DCJS license #11-15505 and maintain full liability insurance for all investigative operations.
Can you assist with Spanish-speaking clients?
Our founder is fluent in Spanish, and we provide full investigative services including interviews and documentation in both English and Spanish.
How do you ensure evidence admissibility in court?
Our investigators follow strict chain-of-evidence protocols and have extensive experience presenting findings in legal proceedings.
What security assessments do you offer?
We provide school security evaluations, house of worship assessments, and corporate facility vulnerability analyses with actionable recommendations.
Do you offer nationwide services?
While based in Northern Virginia, we conduct investigations across the US using our network of licensed professionals.
Reviews (1)
Anai Arvizo
Jan 03, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
This is such a great investigative service. Very easy to work with, you cant go wrong using their services. I am very pleased with them.
This is such a great investigative service. Very easy to work with, you cant go wrong using their services. I am very pleased with them.
