Author: Marcela

How to Find a Good Private Investigator

Written by Marcela on July 9, 2025. Posted in Process Servers, Private Investigators. No Comments on How to Find a Good Private Investigator

A bad private investigator (PI) can waste your time, compromise your case, provide unusable evidence, and expose you to legal consequences. Such investigators typically operate without proper licenses, use unethical tactics that can get your case dismissed in court, break state surveillance and privacy laws, or even disappear after taking your money. That’s why you need to take the right steps to be sure you’re hiring a quality investigator for your needs. To find a reliable private investigator, ask for recommendations from attorneys and other trusted sources. Then, research...

Can Process Servers Come on Private Property?

Written by Marcela on July 5, 2025. Posted in Process Servers. No Comments on Can Process Servers Come on Private Property?

Process servers play a vital role in the legal system by delivering court documents to individuals involved in legal proceedings. But while their job is essential, they must operate within the boundaries of the law, especially when it comes to accessing private property. Understanding how a process server is allowed to operate on private property helps protect the rights of both the person serving and the individual being served. In most jurisdictions, process servers can come onto private property under an “implied license.” This typically allows them to approach a front door or mailbox...

How to Subpoena Medical Records in California

Written by Marcela on June 23, 2025. Posted in Process Servers. No Comments on How to Subpoena Medical Records in California

Medical records often play a key role in proving or defending a claim in legal cases involving personal injury, malpractice, insurance disputes, or even custody battles. However, due to the sensitive nature of medical information, both federal and state laws strictly regulate how these records can be requested and disclosed via a subpoena. Any mistake in the process could delay your case, trigger legal objections, or even result in sanctions. That’s why you need to learn how to do it correctly. To subpoena medical records in California, you must issue a subpoena duces tecum directed...

What Information Can a Private Investigator Find Legally?

Written by Marcela on June 22, 2025. Posted in Private Investigators, Process Servers. No Comments on What Information Can a Private Investigator Find Legally?

Private investigation is on the rise in the U.S., with about 3,500 job openings each year, according to O*NET Online and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means more individuals and organizations are relying on private investigators to gather or uncover critical information in personal, legal, or corporate matters. But what kind of information can a private investigator legally access or find? A private investigator can legally find information such as public records, background and criminal history, financial records, surveillance observations, social media and other digital...

What Is a Special Process Server?

Written by Marcela on June 14, 2025. Posted in Process Servers. No Comments on What Is a Special Process Server?

When someone files a lawsuit, the other party must be officially notified through a legal procedure called service of process. In most cases, this is handled by a standard process server or a law enforcement officer. But what happens when the person being served is evasive, hard to locate, or the case is especially critical or time-sensitive? That’s where a special process server comes in. A special process server is a private individual appointed by a judge to serve legal documents in a specific case. They step in when traditional methods of service aren’t effective or practical, to...

Is Skip Tracing Legal?

Written by Marcela on June 10, 2025. Posted in Process Servers, Skip Tracing Services. No Comments on Is Skip Tracing Legal?

Skip tracing usually involves collecting personal information about someone who may not want to be found. Whether it’s used to locate a missing person, a debtor, or someone avoiding being served legal documents, the process often happens without the individual’s knowledge or consent. As such, it raises some ethical and privacy concerns, making many people wonder where the legal boundary is between what’s legal and what’s invasive. The truth is, skip tracing is legal, but only when done the right way. In the U.S., there are strict federal and state laws that regulate how personal data can be...