Corte Madera Private Investigator Services, Built Around Surveillance
Looking for a private investigator in Corte Madera? Bear Witness Private Investigators is a California-licensed firm (PI #18755) that has specialized in surveillance since 1996. Corte Madera is a town of about 10,000 people in Marin County, and it is part of our regular coverage across Northern California.
Our Corte Madera clients include individuals facing infidelity or a missing family member, parents in custody and support disputes, employers and insurers dealing with fraud, and law firms that need evidence and testimony. What they share is a need for discreet, lawful surveillance that holds up.
Why Surveillance Is at the Heart of Every Corte Madera Case
As a Corte Madera private investigator, surveillance is the core of what we do. We document activity legally, discreetly, and in a way that holds up in court.
Mobile Surveillance
We follow the subject by vehicle through Corte Madera and beyond, keeping distance and cover so they never know we are there.
Static Surveillance
We hold position at the locations that matter to your case and record activity with time-stamped video.
Two-Investigator Teams
For careful or unpredictable subjects, two investigators trade off so the same car is never seen twice.
The average commute in Corte Madera is about 34 minutes, so work-related surveillance often means following a route, not waiting at one address.
How a Corte Madera Private Investigator Can Help
Whatever the situation, the work comes down to documenting the facts lawfully and clearly.
Personal Cases
- Runaways & missing persons — finding someone who has left Corte Madera or stopped answering.
- Infidelity & cheating spouse — a clear, factual answer for Corte Madera clients who suspect a partner.
- Nanny & daycare surveillance — observing caregiver conduct and advising on what in-home recording is legal.
Family Law Cases
- Child custody — documenting what happens during parenting time in and around Corte Madera.
- Divorce investigations — evidence for Marin County family court, documented properly.
- Child support — uncovering unreported work that affects support.
- Cohabitation — documenting cohabitation that can affect spousal support under Family Code 4323.
- Child visitation — a factual record of exchanges and visits.
- Lifestyle investigations — what someone’s day-to-day life really looks like.
Business Cases
- Employee theft — quietly confirming suspected theft so you can respond with facts.
- Workers’ comp fraud — surveillance on claims where activity and injuries don’t match.
- Injury claims — documenting physical activity relevant to personal injury claims.
- Business partner surveillance — verifying what a partner or associate is really doing.
- Insurance defense — field work that supports a strong defense.
Law Firm Cases
- Records research — the records behind the story.
- Evasive subpoena service — service on people who don’t want to be found.
- Evidence gathering — court-ready documentation for litigation.
- Witness statements — tracking down witnesses in Corte Madera and beyond.
- Court testimony — our investigators testify to what they observed.
- Surveillance — time-stamped video and investigator reports for your case.
What Sets Our Corte Madera Investigators Apart
Choosing a private investigator in Corte Madera comes down to experience, discretion, and evidence that holds up.
Available 24/7
Nights, weekends, holidays — we work when your subject is active.
Honest Results
If nothing is going on, we tell you. A clear answer is the goal, not more billable hours.
Licensed & Veteran-Owned
California PI License #18755, veteran-owned and operated, held to the standards set by BSIS.
Absolute Discretion
Confidential from the first call; covert in the field.
Surveillance Specialists
We specialize in surveillance, so your case gets investigators who do this every day.
Statewide Coverage
Coverage across Southern, Northern, and Central California, including all of Marin County.
What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from Bear Witness clients across California.
“Wow. Outstanding job! I really did get lucky when I picked you guys. I don’t think any other private investigator could have handled my case better than you did. Very on top of your game, from start to finish. Excellent work!”
“I first consulted with a few other investigation companies in the area, yet I remained skeptical about their service. But, after I talked over my case with James, I was pleased with the high levels of confidence and experience he conveyed. In the end, I am glad I chose Bear Witness to perform my surveillance investigation. Thanks for the video your company obtained. It was eye-opening.”
“Thank you for getting me the information I needed to make a smart life-altering decision. I had a weird feeling my fiance was seeing another woman. But, your company got me the hard proof. And you got it fast. Many thanks to your private investigators! You saved me from making a big mistake.”
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Where Corte Madera Cases Are Heard
Corte Madera sits roughly 3 miles from San Rafael, the Marin County seat, where the main Superior Court of California, County of Marin facilities are located.
If your Corte Madera matter ends up in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin, documentation quality decides whether the evidence helps. We keep chain-of-custody records and write reports in plain chronological order.
Nearby Areas We Cover
Cases rarely stay inside one city limit. From Corte Madera, we regularly work:
Straight-line distances from Corte Madera.
How Hiring a Private Investigator in Corte Madera Works
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Call Us
A short, private conversation about your situation, with no obligation.
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Strategy
We decide when and where surveillance in and around Corte Madera is most likely to answer your question.
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Fieldwork
One investigator handles your case from start to finish.
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Results
Documented findings in plain language — including a clear “nothing found” when that is the truth.
Questions About Hiring a Private Investigator in Corte Madera
Do you also cover Larkspur and Greenbrae?
Yes. Larkspur is about 1 mile from Corte Madera and Greenbrae about 1 mile, and both are part of our regular coverage in Northern California.
How far is Corte Madera from the Marin County courthouse?
Corte Madera is roughly 3 miles (straight-line) from San Rafael, the Marin County seat, where the main Superior Court of California, County of Marin facilities are. Some matters are heard at branch courthouses; your attorney can confirm the location.
What does a private investigator in Corte Madera do?
We document facts for personal, family law, business, and legal cases — most often through surveillance, along with background research, people location, witness statements, and process serving.
Do you specialize in surveillance?
Yes. Surveillance has been Bear Witness’s specialty since 1996, and it is part of nearly every case we handle in Corte Madera and across California.
Is surveillance legal in Corte Madera?
Yes, when done correctly. California allows observation in public places where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. Our investigators do not trespass, use hidden vehicle trackers, or record private conversations.
Is everything I tell you confidential?
Yes. Your case is handled by your assigned investigator and never discussed with anyone outside the firm.
Can you document cohabitation for a spousal support case?
Yes. Under California Family Code section 4323, a supported spouse living with a partner can create a presumption of decreased need for support. We document cohabitation for you and your attorney.
Can you help find a runaway or missing person?
Yes. We use people-location and investigative techniques to find family members and others who have left or lost touch.
Can you catch a cheating spouse in Corte Madera?
We can document what your spouse actually does and who they meet, with time-stamped video and a written report, and give you a clear answer either way.
Ready to talk to a private investigator in Corte Madera? Call 1(877)PROOF-24/7 for a free, confidential consultation.