Surveillance Investigations
When the truth depends on what someone actually does — not what they claim — professional surveillance delivers the proof. For more than 25 years, Tony Vain Investigations LLC has conducted discreet, court-admissible surveillance for attorneys, insurance carriers, corporations, and private individuals across California, Florida, and Texas. Our licensed investigators capture the verifiable, time-stamped evidence that wins cases, settles claims, and brings certainty to difficult situations.
Surveillance is the core of what we do. Whether you need to document an unfaithful spouse, verify a suspicious injury claim, confirm a custody concern, or monitor a workplace threat, we combine field experience, modern equipment, and a deep understanding of what holds up in court to give you results you can rely on.
Our Surveillance & Evidence-Gathering Services
Every surveillance assignment is tailored to your objective and documented to a legal standard. Our most requested surveillance services include:
- Infidelity and domestic surveillance. Discreet documentation of a partner’s movements, contacts, and activities, with clear video and detailed reporting suitable for family-law proceedings.
- Child custody surveillance. Objective evidence of a parent’s conduct, supervision, and living conditions to protect children and support custody decisions.
- Insurance and workers’ compensation surveillance. Activity verification for carriers, defense firms, and employers investigating questionable injury, disability, and AOE/COE claims.
- Corporate and workplace surveillance. Monitoring tied to internal theft, fraud, policy violations, and post-termination threat situations.
- Pre-incident and threat surveillance. Subject monitoring to assess and mitigate risk before a known threat reaches a home or workplace.
- Locate and skip-trace surveillance. Field confirmation of a subject’s presence, residence, and patterns to support service of process and case strategy.
What We Capture — and Why It Holds Up in Court
Surveillance is only valuable if it survives scrutiny. Our investigators document subjects with high-resolution video and photography, precise time and date stamps, and detailed contemporaneous field notes that establish a clear, defensible timeline. Every observation is recorded objectively, without embellishment, so the evidence speaks for itself.
Because all of our surveillance is conducted legally and ethically by licensed professionals, the footage and reports we produce are prepared to meet court-admissibility standards. When a case proceeds to litigation, our investigators are available to provide testimony and authenticate the evidence they gathered. This is the difference between information that merely satisfies curiosity and evidence that actually wins a case or settles a claim.
Why Clients Trust Our Surveillance Team
Surveillance is a craft, and experience is the difference between a clean result and a blown operation. Clients choose Tony Vain Investigations because we deliver outcomes:
- 25+ years of field experience. We know how to stay undetected, adapt to changing conditions, and capture the decisive moment.
- Discretion that protects your case. A subject who never knows they are being watched behaves naturally — which is exactly what produces usable evidence.
- Court-admissible documentation. Our reports, video, and testimony are built to support attorneys and withstand cross-examination.
- Multi-state coverage. Licensed in California, Florida, and Texas, we handle surveillance across multiple jurisdictions for clients with complex needs.
- Results that save money and reduce risk. Verified evidence ends costly disputes, defeats fraudulent claims, and brings difficult matters to resolution.
We are active members of the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI), the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI), the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI), and the World Association of Detectives (WAD).
Surveillance Services Across California, Florida & Texas
Our surveillance investigators work throughout our three licensed states. Explore our local coverage, including San Francisco and Los Angeles in California, Dallas and Houston in Texas, and Miami and Tampa in Florida. Wherever your subject travels, we provide consistent, professional surveillance backed by the same court-admissible standards.
Surveillance Investigation FAQs
How much does surveillance cost?
Surveillance is billed at our standard investigative rate with a minimum retainer to reserve investigator time. Cost depends on the number of investigators, hours required, and travel. Call us for a free consultation and a clear estimate tailored to your case.
Is the surveillance you conduct legal?
Yes. All of our surveillance is conducted legally and ethically by licensed investigators, observing subjects in public places where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. This is precisely why our evidence holds up in court.
Will the person know they are being followed?
No. Discretion is the foundation of effective surveillance. Our experienced investigators remain undetected so the subject behaves naturally and the evidence we capture is genuine and usable.
What kind of report and evidence will I receive?
You receive a detailed written report with a documented timeline, along with time-stamped video and photographs. The package is prepared to court-admissible standards, and our investigators can testify to authenticate it if your case goes to trial.
How do I get started?
Call (650) 642-4273 or email tony@tonyvaininvestigations.com for a free, confidential consultation. We will review your situation, explain your options, and build a discreet surveillance strategy for your case.
Get the Evidence You Need. Talk to a Licensed Investigator Today.
Tony Vain Investigations LLC provides discreet, court-admissible surveillance across California, Florida, and Texas, backed by more than 25 years of experience.
California: (650) 642-4273 | Florida: (386) 320-6225 | Texas: (512) 686-6984
Email: tony@tonyvaininvestigations.com
Licensed in California (BSIS #25607), Florida (#A1600185), and Texas (#A07352001). Members of CALI, TALI, FALI & WAD.
Call now for a free, confidential consultation.