Investigative Services

 Criminal Defense:

Attorneys have come to trust De Van & Associates because of our concise, accurate, and expedient report writing, as well as the willingness to work non-traditional hours and times to get the job done. Locating and interviewing persons of interest,
gathering and preserving evidence, obtaining documents, photos and diagrams, as well as the ability to articulate and document our progress and results make De Van & Associates the preferred choice. 

Surveillance/TMI:

New technologies in GPS tracking have allowed our office to offer surveillance options. De Van & Associates now offers Time Management Investigations (TMI). By placing a tracker on the subject’s vehicle, we can determine location, times, movements, habits, and trends. TMI helps us to create a profile of the subject as well as patterns to save you cost and make our investigators more efficient.  Monthly TMI plans are available so you can make the best decision moving forward. 

 Background Checks:

Municipalities, universities, airports, and children's organizations have trusted De Van & Associates to perform comprehensive background checks to assist in hiring the right candidate the first time.  We have been awarded executive level searches that include a more vigorous review of a candidate's background and history.  When hiring a Chief of Police, President, Chancellor, Provost, Dean, head coach, or top executive position, allow the experience of De Van & Associates to complete the background investigations. Our preparation assists you in offering the most appropriate candidate a position at your institution, facility, or organization.

 Liability Investigations:

With  over 24 years of experience in investigations, De Van & Associates  assists you in mitigating loss and exposure.  By reviewing all the  evidence and using the latest technology, De Van & Associates is  able to reconstruct, simulate, recreate, as well as document and support  our findings.  Previous investigations included: product liability,  product diversion, straw weapon sales, slip and fall, auto accident,  construction site, theft of services, and counterfeiting to name a few. 

Confidential  and priority service makes De Van & Associates your first choice  for sensitive investigations that require the experience and dedication  we provide. 

Executive/Chief of Police Search:

De Van & Associates conducts time sensitive and all-inclusive executive searches to assist our clients in making an attractive offer to the best candidate for executive or chief of police.  The screening process includes, but is not limited to: personal, professional, credit, motor vehicle, and criminal record checks as well as education verification, social media and data mining. The 5-3-1 Process has exceeded client’s expectations.  

Accident Investigation: 

 
Our accident investigations are commended for the attention to details, diagrams, witness statements, and documents to support the findings. Property damage, non-permissive use, impaired operating, and distracted driving, can lead to serious bodily injury and death.  It is critical that the investigation is accurate and provided to our clients in a timely manner so liability can be determine.  De Van & Associates will make sure that you have all the documentation needed to make an inform decision.