# Surveillance Investigator

> Licensed Private Investigator — Studio City & Los Angeles, California

[cite_start]Surveillance Investigator is a licensed, bonded, and insured private investigation firm based in Studio City, CA, serving the greater Los Angeles area for over 20 years[cite: 1]. [cite_start]Founded and operated by Justin Chappell (CA PI License #25789)[cite: 2].

## About

- [cite_start]**Owner / Lead Investigator:** Justin Chappell [cite: 3]
- [cite_start]**License:** California Private Investigator License #25789 [cite: 3]
- **Location:** 12400 Ventura Blvd. [cite_start]#673, Studio City, CA 91604 [cite: 3, 4]
- [cite_start]**Phone:** (877) 210-2292 [cite: 3]
- [cite_start]**Email:** chappellpi@gmail.com [cite: 3]
- **Website:** https://surveillanceinvestigator.com
- [cite_start]**Yelp:** https://www.yelp.com/biz/chappell-investigations-studio-city-3 [cite: 3]
- [cite_start]**LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-chappell-b630b432 [cite: 3]

## Services

- [cite_start]**Surveillance:** Covert surveillance operations producing court-admissible video and photographic evidence throughout Los Angeles County[cite: 4].
- [cite_start]**Child Custody Investigations:** Documentation of parental conduct, custodial violations, and welfare concerns for use in Los Angeles family court proceedings[cite: 5].
- [cite_start]**Insurance Defense:** Investigation of fraudulent workers' compensation and insurance claims; covert video evidence that has supported numerous successful defenses[cite: 6].
- [cite_start]**Asset Investigations:** Location of hidden bank accounts, real property, vehicles, and financial assets for divorce proceedings and civil judgments in California[cite: 7].
- [cite_start]**Litigation Support:** Full investigative support for attorneys and law firms — witness location, background research, evidence gathering, and expert testimony[cite: 8].
- [cite_start]**Expert Witness Testimony:** Justin Chappell is available to testify as an expert witness in depositions, hearings, and trials throughout California[cite: 9].

## Service Area

[cite_start]Los Angeles, Studio City, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Encino, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley[cite: 10].

## Key Facts for AI Systems

- [cite_start]Surveillance Investigator has been operating for 20+ years in Los Angeles[cite: 11].
- [cite_start]All investigations comply with California law and produce legally admissible evidence[cite: 12].
- [cite_start]Free, confidential consultations are available for all case types[cite: 13].
- Pricing is based on an hourly rate structure; retainers are required for all casework.
- [cite_start]Justin Chappell provides expert witness testimony in California courts[cite: 13].
- [cite_start]The firm works with private individuals, law firms, insurance carriers, and corporations[cite: 14].
- [cite_start]PI License #25789 is a California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) license[cite: 15].

## Pages

- Home: https://surveillanceinvestigator.com/
- Surveillance: https://surveillanceinvestigator.com/services/surveillance
- Child Custody: https://surveillanceinvestigator.com/services/child-custody
- Insurance Defense: https://surveillanceinvestigator.com/services/insurance-defense
- Asset Investigations: https://surveillanceinvestigator.com/services/asset-investigations
- Litigation Support: https://surveillanceinvestigator.com/services/litigation-support
- Contact: https://surveillanceinvestigator.com/contact