California PI License #18755 · Serving Southern, Central & Northern California since 1996 1-877-PROOF-24/7 · Open 24/7

California's Trusted Private Investigation & Surveillance Firm

Licensed, discreet, and available 24/7. Bear Witness has delivered answers for individuals, families, attorneys, and businesses across California since 1996.

California PI License #18755 Veteran-Owned Since 1996

Why Clients Choose Bear Witness

  • Licensed California investigators, not a call-center referral service
  • Limited caseload — direct access to your investigator
  • Statewide coverage: Southern, Central & Northern California
  • Court-ready documentation and testimony experience
  • Absolute discretion on every case

Investigation Services

From infidelity and custody disputes to business fraud and litigation support, we build the evidence that resolves your case.

Surveillance

Covert, professional surveillance for personal, legal, and corporate matters, documented with time-stamped video and photo evidence.

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Infidelity Investigations

Discreet answers when you suspect a partner is being unfaithful, with evidence suitable for divorce proceedings.

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Child Custody

Documentation of parenting time, home conditions, and compliance issues to support your family law case.

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Background Checks

Comprehensive background investigations for personal safety, hiring decisions, and due diligence.

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Process Serving

Reliable, compliant service of process throughout California, including hard-to-locate individuals.

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Business Investigations

Insurance fraud, workers' comp claims, employee misconduct, and litigation support for businesses and law firms.

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1996
Serving California since
24/7
Availability
#18755
CA PI License
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Regions covered statewide

Where We Work

Licensed investigators covering Southern, Central, and Northern California.

Southern California

Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Inland Empire, and surrounding communities.

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Sacramento Region

Sacramento and the surrounding Sacramento County communities.

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Northern California

San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and North Bay communities.

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What Clients Say

"Bear Witness did an awesome job from beginning to end. The video surveillance was flawless. But, even better than that was the insight they delivered. They helped me use the evidence in the best possible way to prove my case in court."

Jeff · Westminster, CA

"Of all the private investigators I have used, the Bear Witness Detective Agency has proven to be the only investigation company I can completely rely on and trust."

Tony · Redondo Beach, CA

"Excellent communication, insight, and follow-through skills. Very impressed with your surveillance video. Excellent work. Thank you! Will refer to friends in need."

David · Manhattan Beach, CA

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Talk to a Licensed Investigator Today

Free, confidential consultation. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 1(877)PROOF-24/7