Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Private Investigation Services in Arizona
Founded in 1997, LR Investigations has established itself as a trusted provider of professional investigation and process service solutions in Arizona. Our family-owned business combines decades of experience with a client-focused approach, ensuring personalized attention to every case. Larry Ratcliff, a former Arizona Peace Officer, and Candace Ratcliff, a former government employee, bring specialized expertise to our operations. We prioritize understanding client needs to develop tailored strategies for achieving desired outcomes. With over 25 years of service, we maintain a proven track record of success in court-appointed investigations, guardianship cases, and document retrieval.Our commitment to efficiency extends to same-day record retrieval and nationwide process service capabilities. We work collaboratively with clients throughout the legal process, ensuring clarity in decision-making and procedural understanding. Our licensing by the State of Arizona and registration as court investigators underscore our adherence to professional standards. We specialize in pre-employment background checks for businesses and tenant screenings for property managers, addressing diverse investigative needs. By maintaining small-scale personalization while serving nationally, we balance accessibility with comprehensive service delivery.
Services
Process Service
Pre-employment Backgrounds
Records Retrieval
Guardianship Investigations
Tenant Backgrounds
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of professional investigation experience in Arizona
- Our team includes former law enforcement and government professionals
- We provide same-day document retrieval services
- We specialize in court-appointed and guardianship investigations
- We are licensed and registered with the State of Arizona
Associations and certifications
- Arizona State Licensing Board
- Registered Court Investigator
Services
Process Service
We provide professional document serving across Arizona and nationwide. Our certified process servers ensure proper legal document delivery with 100% compliance. Clients receive timely service confirmation and nationwide coverage through our network.
Pre-employment Backgrounds
Our pre-employment background checks verify candidate qualifications for businesses. We conduct thorough criminal record checks, employment verification, and reference checks. Clients receive comprehensive reports to support informed hiring decisions.
Guardianship Investigations
We conduct court-ordered guardianship investigations to assess care arrangements. Our reports evaluate living conditions, financial responsibility, and best interests of protected individuals. Findings support judicial decisions regarding guardianship appointments.
Tenant Backgrounds
Property owners receive detailed tenant background checks including credit history, criminal records, and rental history verification. Our screening process helps prevent property damage and rental payment issues through comprehensive applicant evaluation.
Records Retrieval
We obtain official records from government agencies and private institutions. Our same-day retrieval service covers court documents, police reports, and public records. Clients receive authenticated copies with proper chain-of-custody documentation.
People
Larry Ratcliff
Investigator
Former Arizona Peace Officer with 25+ years investigative experience. Specializes in court-appointed cases and legal document service. Brings law enforcement expertise to private sector investigations.
Candace Ratcliff
Operations Manager
Former government employee managing scheduling and client coordination. Oversees background check operations and client communication. Ensures efficient service delivery across all departments.
Questions
What types of investigations do you handle?
We specialize in court-appointed investigations, guardianship cases, and pre-employment background checks. Our services also include tenant screening and legal document retrieval.
Are you licensed to operate in Arizona?
Yes, we are licensed by the Arizona State Licensing Board and registered as court investigators. Our credentials include certifications for process serving and legal investigations.
Can you serve documents outside Arizona?
While based in Arizona, we provide nationwide process service through our network of certified servers. Documents can be served in all 50 states with proper coordination.
How quickly can records be retrieved?
Most document requests are completed the same day. We prioritize urgent cases and maintain direct contacts with government agencies to expedite record retrieval processes.
Do you offer tenant screening services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive tenant background checks including credit history, criminal records, and rental history verification for property owners and managers.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and business checks. Payment arrangements can be discussed during initial consultations for long-term clients and bulk service requests.