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Your Trusted Private Investigator in San Francisco Bay Area
Foglight Investigations is a licensed and insured private investigation firm based in San Mateo, California, serving the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Founded by Art Tilis, a former San Francisco Police Department officer with over two decades of combined law enforcement and investigative experience, we specialize in delivering precise, confidential solutions for individuals and businesses. Our team leverages deep expertise in surveillance, asset investigations, witness location, and counter-surveillance to address complex challenges with professionalism and integrity.As graduates of San Francisco State University and former terrorism liaison officers with FBI collaboration, we bring a unique blend of academic knowledge and field-tested skills to every case. Our commitment to ethical practices, rapid response times, and client confidentiality has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in resolving sensitive matters. We pride ourselves on providing actionable intelligence through meticulous research, advanced technical tools, and a client-centric approach that prioritizes transparency and results.
Services
Surveillance
Asset Investigation
Witness Location
Counter Surveillance
Missing Persons
Dating Background Checks
Cheating Spouse Investigations
False Arrest Cases
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined investigative experience from former law enforcement professionals.
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency response for urgent investigation needs.
- We guarantee court-admissible evidence collection through legally compliant methods.
- Our services include free initial consultations with no-obligation assessments.
- We maintain strict client confidentiality with secure communication channels.
What people say
Very professional and amazing service
Completed tasks in timely fashion
Provided peace of mind
Super responsive and ethical
Highly recommend services
Services
Surveillance
Our surveillance services provide discreet observation and documentation for legal cases, infidelity investigations, and corporate security needs. Using advanced digital equipment, we capture high-quality photo and video evidence for insurance fraud, custody disputes, and workplace misconduct cases. Our investigators maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols to ensure admissibility in court proceedings.
Asset Investigation
We conduct comprehensive financial investigations to uncover hidden assets, bank accounts, and property holdings for divorce settlements, debt collection, and business litigation. Our methods include analyzing public records, tracing ownership patterns, and identifying offshore holdings while maintaining compliance with legal disclosure requirements.
Counter Surveillance
Our counter-surveillance experts detect and neutralize unauthorized listening devices, GPS trackers, and digital monitoring systems in residential and corporate environments. We employ specialized equipment to sweep for audio bugs, video surveillance, and electronic eavesdropping devices, providing detailed reports and mitigation strategies.
Dating Background Checks
We offer thorough background investigations for online dating safety, including criminal history verification, identity confirmation, and social media analysis. Our reports include comprehensive profiles with address history, employment verification, and potential red flags to ensure personal safety in new relationships.
Witness Location
Our team locates critical witnesses for legal cases through advanced database access, field investigations, and network tracing. We specialize in finding individuals with outdated records or intentional evasion, providing attorneys with verified contact information and sworn statements.
People
Art Tilis
Owner/Investigator
Former San Francisco Police Department detective with 20+ years law enforcement experience, FBI terrorism liaison officer, and graduate of San Francisco State University. Specializes in surveillance, fraud investigations, and corporate security.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle surveillance, asset investigations, witness location, counter-surveillance, missing persons, dating background checks, and false arrest cases for both individuals and businesses.
Are your services confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict client confidentiality with secure communication channels and private investigation protocols.
How quickly can you start an investigation?
We offer 24/7 emergency response and typically begin investigations within 24 hours of initial consultation.
Do you work with attorneys?
Yes, we collaborate with legal professionals to provide court-admissible evidence and expert witness testimony.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout California and provide nationwide services for surveillance, asset tracing, and witness location cases.
Reviews (3)
Smrry Shcmaunders
Sep 07, 2019
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Art has always been there for me. He does background checks on short notice and most of the time we can find someones adress and info baded on license plate, plus his investigative, negotiating skills and stealthy surveillance is unreal. He really has honed his craft of blending in and its amazing to watch him in action.
Audrey Perez
Jul 07, 2019
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I highly recommend this company. Foglight investigation did an extraordinary job obtaining the information that I needed . I couldn't have asked for better service! Very happy with the service I received.
Blanca Martez
Jun 27, 2018
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Best surveillance and background check service ever! Caught my husband cheating and footage was VERY CLEAR. Artur you are the best!
