Our licensed private investigators have a wide variety of skills and diverse backgrounds. With 30+ years of experience, we have an excellent track record of providing high quality investigation services. From start to finish, our knowledgeable, discreet, and detail oriented staff goes above and beyond to manage your expectations, remain 100% confidential and update you daily as events unfold on your case.
We rely on the best investigative technology and techniques, and comply with the industry’s leading standards for surveillance, locating, record search, and process services.
Most of the work performed by a licensed private investigator involves the investigation of civil matters — the bulk of criminal investigation, after all, is handled by law enforcement. So if you’re involved in any kind of civil matter or lawsuit, engaging a private detective isn’t a luxury. It’s often an essential move if you intend to prevail.
Court cases are settled on evidence, and evidence must be collected. In a civil matter, where no crime is involved, law enforcement will be of little to no help — yet an expert is still very much required. That expert is a licensed private detective who knows how to conduct an investigation and, crucially, how to obtain evidence that will be admissible in court. The difference between a claim you believe and a claim you can prove is investigation, and investigation is what we do.
When you turn to The Night Owls Agency to investigate a civil matter, we put the full range of our expertise and training to work for you. There are as many ways to investigate as there are cases, and over our years of experience we’ve developed techniques and investigative protocols suited to practically any legal investigation that might arise.
Part of the job of a private investigator is knowing how to look. Thanks to the methods we’ve refined over many years, we’re experts at matching our efforts precisely to the matter at hand. We don’t waste our time — or your money. Our investigations are targeted at their objective, and we pride ourselves on delivering fast, accurate, and legally admissible results.
Gathering evidence is only half of what makes an investigator valuable to a civil case. The other half is the ability to stand behind that evidence.
In addition to producing court-admissible evidence, our team is experienced in the witness box. When we need to appear in court to support your case, we know how to make the right impression on judges and juries. Because we’re recognized as private detectives who focus without bias on the object of an investigation, our agents’ testimony carries the weight it needs to help you win. An investigator who gathers good evidence but can’t present it credibly under examination is only half useful; we bring both halves.
A great deal of our work is done on behalf of attorneys, and we understand what counsel needs from an investigative partner: reliability, clean and admissible work product, discretion with privileged information, and results delivered on the timeline the case demands. We provide discreet, court-ready investigative services tailored to the needs of law firms across civil, family, corporate, and related matters.
The services we most often provide in support of attorneys and their clients include:
Litigation support and evidence collection — scene documentation, photographs, time-stamped video, and the preservation of physical and digital evidence for hearings and trial.
Surveillance and activity documentation — covert or overt surveillance to establish patterns, corroborate testimony, or disprove claims, whether the matter involves fraud, personal injury, custody, or other conduct at issue.
Witness location and skip tracing — finding witnesses, defendants, heirs, or debtors through public records, databases, and investigative technique.
Background investigations — thorough checks on parties, witnesses, corporate officers, or experts, covering records, employment, litigation history, and affiliations.
Asset searches and verification — locating real property, accounts, vehicles, business interests, and concealed assets for enforcement, settlement, or collection.
Process service and proof of service — reliable, legally compliant service of summonses, subpoenas, and other documents, with verified returns.
Records retrieval — obtaining motor vehicle records, corporate filings, property records, and court-filed documents.
Pre-trial and deposition support — timelines, demonstrative exhibits, and investigator testimony to support counsel’s preparation.
Our process with attorneys is built around the standards litigation demands:
Confidential intake and conflict review. We begin with a secure intake to understand the case facts, evidentiary goals, timeline, and any conflicts.
A defined plan and scope. Before work begins, we propose a focused investigative plan with estimated hours and costs, and we confirm the legal-compliance steps that apply.
Evidence collection with chain of custody. All evidence is date- and time-stamped, securely stored, and accompanied by documented chain-of-custody handling to preserve admissibility.
Regular, privileged communication. We provide progress reports and raw materials under the arrangements counsel prefers, and we follow counsel’s direction on disclosures.
Court-ready deliverables. You receive a comprehensive investigator report, annotated photo and video exhibits, and certified records ready for filing or deposition.
Testimony. When needed, our investigators are available to provide sworn, factual, professional testimony in court.
Our civil and litigation work spans a wide range, including:
Personal injury and insurance disputes (activity documentation, fraud analysis)
Family law matters (time-sharing verification, third-party conduct)
Corporate and employment disputes (internal theft, misconduct, intellectual-property concerns)
Probate and estate disputes (heir location, asset concealment)
Contract enforcement and debt collection (asset discovery, skip tracing)
Civil litigation of many other kinds where facts must be established and proven
The value of an investigation depends entirely on its evidence surviving scrutiny, so we operate strictly within federal, state, and local law. We do not engage in illegal surveillance, trespass, or unauthorized access to private communications. We document the legal authority for sensitive actions and coordinate with counsel when subpoenas or court orders are the proper route. Every work product is prepared to meet evidentiary standards and to support admissibility. Cutting a corner to get a piece of evidence faster is a false economy when that evidence gets excluded — so we don’t.
Litigation-focused investigators experienced in preparing evidence and testimony used successfully in court
Fast, reliable turnaround for urgent deadlines
Secure handling of privileged material and professional coordination with counsel
Transparent billing with detailed, itemized invoicing suitable for client statements
Local knowledge across Miami and South Florida, with resources for statewide and nationwide matters
Do I really need an investigator for a civil case?
Often, yes. Civil cases turn on provable evidence, and law enforcement won’t gather it for you in a non-criminal matter. An investigator is how you build a case you can actually prove.
Can your investigators testify?
Yes. Our agents are experienced witnesses and can provide sworn testimony about their findings and how the evidence was collected.
Do you work directly with my attorney?
Yes, and we work best that way — coordinating with counsel on strategy, evidentiary standards, and deliverables from the outset.
Will the evidence hold up in court?
When it’s gathered lawfully and with proper chain of custody, yes. Admissibility is built into how we work.
We are here to assist you in answering questions in the services offered in regards to your case. To begin please call, email or submit a request form below.
Serving the entire state of Florida.
Our agents are on standby 24/7 to provide you with a detailed, comprehensive strategy for all your investigative needs.
Once retained, our investigators will be thoroughly briefed on all the details related to your case.
Our highly skilled agents will handle your matter from start to finish with the utmost professionalism while remaining 100% discreet.
At the conclusion of your case and after thorough review, our team will steer you in the right direction whether it be legal or non-legal.
