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Chappell 
Investigations

Specializing in surveillance, litigation support, insurance defense and child custody.  

PI License #25789
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Welcome to Chappell Investigations

Licensed and Bonded in California #25789.

With over 20 years of experience working exclusively as a private investigator in Los Angeles,  Justin

Chappell and his team of private detectives offer an unparalleled level of experience, professionalism,

and a commitment to providing results for our clients. 

Why Choose Us

Experience: Our team of investigators have years of experience in the field and a proven track record of success.

Professionalism: We conduct all of our investigations with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Results: We are dedicated to providing our clients with the information and evidence they need to make informed decisions and will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

Our Services

Surveillance: Our team of highly trained investigators can conduct covert surveillance to gather information about an individual or a situation.

Background Checks: We can perform comprehensive background checks that meet your specifications and needs.

We service: Private Parties, Law Firms, Insurance Companies, and the business community.

Our philosophy is simple, we don’t succeed until you do

Call us now for a free CONFIDENTIAL consultation

CHILD CUSTODY

CHILD CUSTODY

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  • Licensed

  • Bonded

  • Insured​


 

What to expect:

During a child custody investigation, the investigator may conduct surveillance to get a better idea of how the parent treats his or her child when he or she does not know about any monitoring going on. Private investigators may document any instances of abuse or neglect by taking pictures or making audio or visual recordings of the parent interacting with the child. Some of the elements that a private investigator may try to include in his or her surveillance include reckless driving, criminal activity, gambling, drug abuse or other activities that may have a negative impact on the children. Additionally, the investigator may look for any signs that the parent is not providing a safe and hygienic living space, food or necessities. Your child’s welfare is our greatest priority.

 Justin Chappell has over 20 years of experience dealing with family law matters. Together we will work with you or your attorney to provide courtroom ready evidence. We understand how emotionally difficult it can be fighting for your children, and we will give your case the attention it deserves with court room ready evidence.

Where is your child during visitation:

How We Approach Child Custody Investigations?

Working off the initial suspicions of our clients, we perform a few days’ worth of subtle surveillance to gather initial evidence about the individual’s habits and behaviors. We capture any and all unsavory activity on video, and even run background checks on any other persons in the household that could have a criminal background (such as violent offenders and sexual predators) and pose a threat to your child. Following our in-depth surveillance and initial investigation, we’ll provide a comprehensive report,pictures, video evidence and even provide expert testimony in court to assist in convincing the judge to

make the right decision.

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  • There are many factors the court will consider when making custodial decisions, they include:

  • Stability, health, lifestyle and schedules

  • Criminal Records and/or activity

  • Evidence of child abuse or neglect

  • Unfounded accusations of abuse or neglect by one parent about the other

  • History or complaints of violence against a parent

  • Evidence of Alcohol or drug abuse

  • Parenting skills

  • Means to provide food, shelter, and education for the child

  • Home environment

  • Morality of the parents

  • Emotional and physical health

  • Parents willingness to support the child’s relationship with the other parent

  • Abduction or abandonment of the child or other defiance of legal process

  • Care and affection shown to the child

  • Parents past and current conduct

  • Acceptability of parents associates

Often times, an unfit parent will present themselves as a competent person when appearing before the court, cleverly concealing their unsuitable lifestyle. Typically under these circumstances, parental testimony is not enough to ensure the placement of your child in your custody. In a custody battle, it is your responsibility to provide PROOF of your allegations. For this reason, a qualified private investigator can be essential. A licensed private investigator’s findings,

objective courtroom testimony and video documentation will always have more credence in court than a parent’s accusations. We Can Help You Help Your Child.

Chappell Investigations can discover and document undesirable behavior like reckless driving, Criminal activity, alcoholism, drugs, gambling, physical abuse, neglect, parental alienation, or other conduct that may affect a child’s welfare.

For a free consultation call today : (877) 210-2292

INSURANC DEFENSE

INSURANCE
DEFENSE

Surveillance by Justin Chappell
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  • Bonded

  • Insured


 

Workers Comp Fraud and Insurance Defense

Experienced Investigators: Our Subrosa Surveillance investigators are well-trained seasoned professionals averaging six years experience. Many are ex-law enforcement. This distinguishes us from those firms that offer sub-standard surveillance by hiring inexperienced people off the street with no expertise, paying them poorly, and then shoving them out in the field with a video camera. This approach is hit and miss, and more importantly, it can result in a blown cover, damaging the chances for success in the future.

 

Successful Track Record: We have saved clients over $9 million in claims over the last eight years. We know how to sniff out the fraudulent claimants and bust the claim wide open with case-breaking video. We back this up with experienced professional agents who close the deal with credible, unshakable testimony when it comes to a hearing, deposition-or trial.

For a free consultation call today : (877) 210-2292

ASSET INVESTIGATIONS

Asset investigation by Justin Chappell
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  • Bonded

  • Insured​


 

Asset Searches and Bank Locates

Chappell Investigations has years of experience in asset investigations. There are clearly situations of a business or personal nature in which it is essential to check the possibility of hidden assets. Whether in divorce proceedings, business relationships, or enforcing a judgement, the knowledge of such assets is vital.

With a Chappell Investigation Asset Search, we can locate:

  • Bank Accounts

  • Brokerage and Mutual Funds

  • Bankruptcy Search (assets are listed)

  • DMV Records

  • Safe Deposit Boxes

  • Property Ownership

  • Watercraft and FAA

  • Professional Licenses

  • Bankruptcy Search (assets are listed)

  • Corporations

  • Judgements

  • Fictitious Business Names

  • Business Affiliations

Chappell Investigations is one of the leading detective agencies in the Los Angeles area. Our confidential private investigations, expert surveillance services, diligent research, and background screening services are available to private individuals, attorneys, and law firms, as well as organizations, businesses, and corporations throughout Los Angeles and all of southern California. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and all of our investigators have the necessary training and experience to get the results you need in a timely, efficient manner. Our fees are highly competitive and designed to meet your budget. Contact us today for more information and a FREE consultation, or complete our easy online request form to receive a FREE, NO-OBLIGATION case evaluation.

Our Professional, Confidential Services Include: Covert Surveillance Operations & Stake-Outs, Chappell Investigations is the surveillance expert in Los Angeles and all of Southern California. Our experienced team conducts surveillance daily in difficult and various locations throughout Los Angeles

and the surrounding counties. Our discreet, persistent surveillance operations

are performed by highly trained and experienced private investigators who know precisely what to look for and what evidence and activities to document. We only use state-of-the art still and video surveillance equipment. We have hidden camera capabilities, GPS tracking devices, and undercover operatives that can assist in any type of situation, both indoors our out. We offer both static and mobile surveillance, depending on what thesituation requires. Our surveillance services are utilized for a variety of different cases, but are mostly requested for infidelity & cheating spouse investigations, matrimonial and child custody issues,suspected insurance fraud, and theft cases.

For a free consultation call today : (877) 210-2292

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SURVEILLANCE

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  • Bonded

  • Insured​


 

Comprehensive Background Checks & Screening Services

It’s not easy to have someone you don’t know anything about work for you, come into your home, rent your apartment, watch your children or care for your elderly relatives. Chappell Investigations can help you find out who this person really is. We will find out their history, including current and prior addresses, criminal record checks, civil litigation history (including judgments, liens, bankruptcies, and

evictions), driving history, property ownership. We can also verify the person’s current and past employment, educational history, professional licensing, references, and more. We have the ability to customize our background investigations to adapt to any clients’ needs, requirements, or budget.

Corporate Investigations, Insurance Fraud; Worker’s Comp. Investigations

Insurance is supposed to be a safety net to protect people in the event of the unthinkable. In fact, most people with insurance would be much happier if they never had to file a claim at all. Unfortunately, there are some unscrupulous people out there who do file fraudulent insurance claims as a matter of course. If you feel that you are currently the victim of insurance fraud, the professionals at Chappell Investigations are ready and waiting to help. Our insurance investigation services will uncover the truth. Do you have nagging questions about a workers compensation, vehicular accident, arson, or personal injury claim? Our professional and discreet insurance investigators will get you the answers you need. Asset and Hidden Finances Investigations

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Surveillance and Investigations:

  • Activity Check

  • Corporate Espionage

  • Adultery & Cheating Spouses

  • Asset and Hidden Finances Investigations

  • Cell Phone Forensics

  • Cohabitation / Alimony

  • Computer Forensics

  • Elder Abuse Investigations

  • Family Law

  • Social Media Backgrounds

  • Surveillance Operations

  • Family Investigations

  • Workers Comp Fraud and Insurance Defense

  • Asset and Hidden Finances Investigations

  • Child Support & Custody

  • Cohabitation / Alimony

  • Computer Forensics

  • Domestic & Family Issues

  • Elder Abuse Investigations

  • Family Law

  • Heir Searches

  • Infidelity Cases (Cheating Spouse)

  • Missing Person Locates

  • Pre-Marital and Relationship Backgrounds

  • Skip Tracing / Debtor Locates

  • Wrongful Death Cases

  • Comprehensive Background Checks & Screening Services

  • Surveillance

  • Neighborhood Activity Checks

  • AOE/COE

  • Statements

  • Wellness & Disability Checks

  • Experienced expert testimony 

  • Accident Scene Investigations

  • Subrogation Investigations

For a free consultion call today : (877) 210-2292

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LITIGATION 
SUPPORT

 

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Legal Investigators Offer Litigation Support Services

 

 Our team is always available to provide investigative services and to work to obtain the evidence for your client's case.

At Chappell Investigations  we work to provide attorneys with the evidence that they need, whether it is through witness statements, difficult process serving, surveillance footage, and background checks

We gather evidence and compile it into a court-ready format for our clients. In most legal matters, time is of the essence. We provide assistance exclusively to attorneys, law firms, and government entities so that we remain in the constant practice of pursuing the evidence that they need. You can be sure that we won't be delayed in our efforts. We pour our resources into these investigations because your case is important to us.

  • Activity Check

  • Corporate Espionage

  • Asset and Hidden Finances Investigations

  • Cell Phone Forensics

  • Cohabitation / Alimony

  • Computer Forensics

  • Elder Abuse Investigations

  • Social Media Backgrounds

  • Surveillance Operations

  • Workers Comp Fraud and Insurance Defense

  • Asset and Hidden Finances Investigations

  • Cohabitation / Alimony

  • Computer Forensics

  • Domestic & Family Issues

  • Elder Abuse Investigations

  • Heir Searches

  • Missing Person Locates

  • Pre-Marital and Relationship Backgrounds

  • Skip Tracing / Debtor Locates

  • Wrongful Death Cases

  • Comprehensive Background Checks & Screening Services

For a free consultation today: (877) 210-2292

CONTACT

OUR ADDRESS

12400 Ventura Blvd. #673 Studio City, CA. 91604 

Email: chappellpi@gmail.com
Tel:  877-210-2292

 

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