Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Private Investigator in Manitowoc, WI
Hungerford Investigative Services has been delivering professional investigative solutions since 1994, founded by Scott L. Hungerford, a seasoned investigator with over 35 years of industry experience. Our team combines advanced technology with traditional investigative methods to address complex cases across criminal defense, missing persons, background checks, and corporate investigations. We maintain strict confidentiality while adhering to ethical standards, ensuring all evidence meets legal admissibility requirements. Our expertise extends to financial fraud detection, domestic investigations, and surveillance operations, supported by a proven track record of resolving thousands of cases nationwide. We prioritize client education about proper investigative protocols to build stronger legal cases while maintaining discretion throughout the process.Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of investigative techniques and legal compliance. We serve law firms, insurance companies, and private clients requiring reliable information for critical decisions. Our community involvement includes mentoring programs and academic instruction in private investigation principles. We distinguish ourselves through methodical case preparation, global resource networks, and tailored solutions for unique investigative challenges. Our Manitowoc-based headquarters supports operations across Wisconsin and beyond through strategic partnerships and field resources.
Services
Criminal Defense
Missing Persons
Background Checks
Financial Investigations
Domestic Investigations
Employment Locates
Surveillance
Process Service
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of investigative experience since 1987
- Our team conducts legally compliant evidence collection for court admissibility
- We specialize in complex case types including financial fraud and cold cases
- Our founder holds advanced criminal justice education and certifications
- We maintain strict confidentiality protocols for sensitive investigations
Services
Criminal Defense
We provide comprehensive criminal defense investigation services including witness statements, trial preparation, and cold case analysis. Our team specializes in gathering legally admissible evidence to support defense strategies. With decades of experience, we help attorneys build stronger cases through thorough documentation and expert testimony preparation.
Missing Persons
Our agency specializes in locating missing persons using advanced technology and global networks. We employ traditional detective work combined with modern tracking methods to find individuals for family reunification or legal proceedings. Our success includes thousands of difficult cases involving debtors, witnesses, and runaway cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Background Checks
We conduct comprehensive background investigations covering criminal records, financial history, and social media activity. Our services include pre-hire screenings and pre-marital investigations using legally compliant methods. We provide detailed reports for corporate clients and private individuals requiring verified information for critical decisions.
Financial Investigations
Our financial investigation services help clients locate assets for judgment collection and corporate mergers. We use specialized techniques to trace funds and verify financial stability while maintaining legal compliance. Our work supports legal cases involving fraud investigations and complex financial disputes requiring verified documentation.
Surveillance
We offer professional surveillance services with experienced specialists trained in discreet observation techniques. Our team documents activities through visual monitoring and digital recording to gather evidence for legal proceedings. Services include infidelity investigations, custody cases, and corporate surveillance requiring precise documentation and chain-of-custody protocols.
People
Scott L. Hungerford
Owner
Scott L. Hungerford has operated Hungerford Investigative Services since 1994 after working as a nuclear power plant officer. He holds a Criminal Justice degree from UW-Milwaukee and specialized training in interview techniques. With over 35 years of experience, he has conducted thousands of investigations while maintaining community involvement through mentoring programs and academic instruction.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle criminal defense cases, missing persons investigations, background checks, financial fraud investigations, domestic cases, and surveillance operations for legal and corporate clients.
Are your investigators licensed?
Yes, our lead investigator holds Wisconsin private investigator licensing and maintains professional certifications through ongoing training programs.
Can you help with out-of-state cases?
We operate statewide in Wisconsin and coordinate with network partners for multi-jurisdictional cases through proper legal channels.
How do you ensure evidence admissibility?
We follow strict legal protocols for evidence collection and documentation to ensure all findings meet court admissibility standards through proper chain-of-custody procedures.
What payment options are available?
We discuss payment arrangements during initial consultations. Our billing process includes detailed service documentation for corporate and legal clients.
Reviews (2)
Aaron Bailey
Apr 08, 2021
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Critical: Quality if your looking for a place to waste your money this would be the guy. NO real investigation other than pick up the phone and ask others to do the work. Dont bother with this service unless you want to repay somone to do it again.
Brett Kaehne
Jan 08, 2021
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Scott Hungerford has been investigating criminal cases for my law firm for over 6 years. You will not find a more professional and efficient investigator. Mr. Hungerford performed a remarkable investigation on a 1st Degree Intentional Homicide case that changed the course of our defense in a positive direction. His work has obtained numerous amendments to criminal charges for my clients, and outright dismissals pre-trial.