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Welcome to

The Special
Investigations Unit

Precision Investigations. Clear Results!

Trusted for Fire Cases, Family Law & Asset Investigations since 1995

DO YOU HAVE A CASE THAT REQUIRES INVESTIGATION?

Frequently retained for Fire Investigations, Family Law matters, and Asset Searches throughout Southern California and beyond.

Feel free to get in touch with us to discuss your case.
We are based in Southern California but cover all of the United States.

Or complete the form below and a member of our team will get back to you.

MEET

Lawrence J. Hamilton

With years of experience in the field, The SIU stands out for our commitment to excellence in private investigation. Our knowledgeable professionals combine educational backgrounds with practical skills to tackle a wide range of investigative challenges. We understand that confidentiality and precision are paramount, and our services reflect our dedication to uncovering the facts while maintaining your trust. Reach out today to discover how we can assist you.

Featured Services

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Background Investigations

Background investigations conducted by our firm involve the comprehensive gathering and analysis of information about an individual's personal, professional, and financial history.

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Background Investigations

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Field Investigations

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Financial Investigations

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Investigative Services

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Locates & Skip Traces

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Pre-Employment Checks

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Specialized Databases

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Surveillance Photography & Video

Additional Investigative Services

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"Larry from the Special Investigations Unit was fantastic! He helped me get a bank served with a civil lawsuit and made the process quick, smooth, and stress-free. Super professional and responsive, I’d definitely recommend Larry and SIU to anyone needing service of process. Thanks again for the great work!"

Roberto Robledo

10/29/25 - Google

average rating is 5 out of 5

"Met with Larry he was very informative very knowledgeable. He has a lot of experience in the field with not just private investigation but working with the FBI he knows all the Can't wait to work with him. Great job Larry. I highly recommend you."

Karl G.

8/22/25 - Yelp

average rating is 5 out of 5

"(LJ) Larry is one of the most professional and qualified private investigators that I have ever met. When I need to do background checks and inquiries I can always trust Larry to get results. I look forward to using Larry and connecting other friends who will benefit from his services. If you need to get answers, look no further."

Rex Garver

2/26/25 - Yelp, Google

average rating is 5 out of 5

"Lawrence Hamilton is one of the best investigators out there. Quick to respond, clear reports, and extremely thorough. Got my case done faster than I thought. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone."

Molly Glaab

6/9/23 - Google

average rating is 5 out of 5

"L J Hamilton and his team successfully served a TRO on someone who had continually evaded service for weeks and months! I am forever grateful. This was no easy task. I found them to be very professional and I would highly recommend them to anyone!! Thanks so much!!"

Martha M.

7/11/21 - Yelp

average rating is 5 out of 5

"Larry Hamilton and The Special Investigations Unit are fabulous. My attorney could not serve my ex-wife in San Diego because she had moved and left no forwarding address. It turns out that she was living on a boat. Larry found her quickly and served the papers. Larry was very professional and kept me apprised of his progress on a daily basis. His prices are very reasonable. There is no reason to use anyone else."

James W.

3/4/21 - Yelp

average rating is 5 out of 5

"I had Larry do a background check on a woman who wanted me to send her money so she could get back to the USA. She provided a photo of her expired USA passport. The passport looked legitimate but when Larry ran a background check he found that there was no such passport # or person. Larry saved me time and money."

Michael G.

9/2/20 - Yelp

average rating is 5 out of 5

"I have used Special Investigations for a personal case for family court. Their professionalism and attention to detail is second to none. They helped me set strategy and when to proceed with what action. I would recommend them to anyone."

Ken C.

9/1/20 - Yelp

average rating is 5 out of 5

“The Special Investigations Unit has assisted us in hard locates and complex litigation cases. Their expertise has assisted us in prevailing in our litigation.”

Norm Pokorny, Esq.

7/29/20 - Yelp

average rating is 5 out of 5

"We have used The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) numerous times for both personal as well as professional incidents. Each and every time, our cases were handled quickly and professionally. We received excellent information/evidence, which enabled us to win our court cases each and every time. The SIU is my "go-to" private investigator for all of our personal/business needs. The SIU has my highest recommendations."

Bunny R.

7/29/20 - Yelp

average rating is 5 out of 5

"Fast and effective results for my client. Will use again in the future. Lawrence is very responsive to emails and gets the job done under a very short time window. The reports he provides are clear and concise."

Heidi Bell

8/2/17 - Google

average rating is 5 out of 5

“The Special Investigation Unit tracked down a delinquent renter for our company, and we were able to recoup over $5,200 in back rent and other damages."

Lisa Longway

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average rating is 5 out of 5

"The Special Investigation Unit has assisted us in a number of high profile investigations, and recovery of assets in fraud cases and workers’ compensation cases."

Alysha Green

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average rating is 5 out of 5

“We were able to recover $30,000 in recoverable costs due to your tremendous efforts in locating assets of the subject.”

Tom Musick

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average rating is 5 out of 5
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