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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Private Investigation Partner in Alexandria, VA
Legal Investigations has been delivering professional investigative services since 1973, serving clients across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. Our team of licensed investigators specializes in background checks, criminal defense support, domestic relations cases, GPS tracking, and insurance fraud investigations. With decades of combined experience, we utilize advanced technology and ethical practices to gather legally admissible evidence for individuals, businesses, and legal professionals. Our expertise in conducting discreet investigations has earned us a reputation for reliability in high-profile cases involving political figures and celebrities. We maintain offices in Alexandria, Virginia; Gainesville, Virginia; and La Plata, Maryland, while operating throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.Our investigators hold specialized training in forensic science, polygraph examination, and international investigation protocols. We adhere to strict professional standards, maintaining affiliations with major industry organizations like the National Association of Legal Investigators. Our approach combines personalized service with comprehensive investigative strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. We provide detailed reporting and courtroom-ready documentation to support legal proceedings and business decisions. With a focus on accuracy and discretion, we help clients resolve complex situations through thorough, legally compliant investigative work.
Services
Background Investigations
Criminal Defense
Domestic Investigations
GPS Tracking
Insurance Fraud
Asset Searches
Surveillance Services
Polygraph Exams
Corporate Due Diligence
Child Custody Cases
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 50 years of investigative experience since 1973
- Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC
- Discreet investigations for high-profile clients
- Specialized training in polygraph examination and forensic science
- International investigation capabilities across 46 states and 15 countries
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Services
Background Investigations
Our background investigations verify personal and professional histories through comprehensive record checks. We access motor vehicle records, criminal databases with over 270 million entries, and financial records to provide complete profiles. Clients use these services for pre-employment screening, tenant verification, and personal relationship evaluations.
Criminal Defense
We support criminal defense cases by locating witnesses, analyzing evidence, and recreating crime scenes. Our investigators examine prosecution inconsistencies and gather exculpatory evidence using surveillance technology and forensic analysis. Services include polygraph exams and jury venire assessments for fair trial preparation.
Domestic Investigations
Specializing in marital infidelity and child custody matters, we document evidence through surveillance and GPS tracking. Our investigators gather proof of adultery, uncover hidden assets, and assess cohabitation situations. We provide courtroom-ready documentation for divorce proceedings and alimony determinations.
GPS Tracking
Our GPS investigations track vehicle locations using discreet monitoring devices. This service helps verify insurance claims, monitor employee activities, and document subject movements. We ensure all tracking complies with jurisdiction-specific legal requirements for admissible evidence.
Insurance Fraud
We investigate suspicious insurance claims through surveillance, social media checks, and activity reports. Our services identify fraudulent workers' compensation claims, property damage exaggerations, and staged accidents. We provide detailed documentation for claims defense and subrogation cases.
People
Michael J. Russell
Director/President
Licensed investigator since 1978 with Masters in Forensic Science. Testified as child recovery expert in 12,000+ cases. Holds polygraph certification and maintains industry affiliations including National Association of Legal Investigators.
Richard S. Alpert
Vice President
Criminology graduate with 30+ years experience. Licensed in MD, DC, and VA. Conducted investigations in 35+ states with expertise in insurance defense and domestic relations cases since 1993.
Mark J. Lettmann
Secretary
Asset protection specialist with investigative experience in insurance and domestic cases. Member of National Association of Legal Investigations and Private Investigators Association of Virginia. Provides expert testimony in court proceedings.
Sandrine Guidry
HR Manager
Licensed investigator with 30+ years market research experience. Oversees marketing and client relations. Combines investigative skills with multilingual capabilities to serve international clientele effectively.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle background checks, criminal defense support, domestic investigations, GPS tracking, insurance fraud cases, asset searches, and child custody matters.
Are your investigators licensed?
All investigators are licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC with specialized training in forensic science and polygraph examination.
Can you help with out-of-state cases?
Our investigators operate across 46 US states and 15 international locations through established professional networks and affiliations.
How is evidence collected?
We use surveillance technology, GPS tracking, database searches, and field interviews to gather legally admissible evidence while maintaining strict confidentiality.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and offer customized payment plans. Retainer requirements vary based on case complexity and duration.
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Reviews (6)
Steve Lockman
Apr 19, 2022
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Professional, understanding, responsive, and produces a quality product. They do what you request, provide additional support material, and stay within the agreed budget. The law firm for whom I am employed will definitely use their services in the future as needed and will maintain Legal Investigations, Inc. on our referral list for our legal friends and family.
Kathleen Henry
Dec 23, 2021
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I was looking for an old friend with a common name with whom I'd not been in contact in decades. I had early information but nothing even close to current - very little I thought would be of help. When the first set of information proved helpful but not conclusive, Rick dug deeper and found the person the next day! Rick is very nice in addition to being efficient.
Jill Gregory
Jun 02, 2021
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Do you know when you know - but can't prove - your spouse is being unfaithful, and telling lie upon lie? Have you confronted your spouse with your own "evidence" only to be gaslighted and told you're crazy? Enter Rick and his top-notch PI team. Within days of our initial meeting, Rick and his team caught my ex in the act and revealed and documented everything I knew in my gut to be true. Legal Investigations gives you the proof and ammunition you need as you go through the horrendous and stressful divorce process.
The evidence Rick and team captured and presented was incontrovertible and crucial to my case. I am deeply grateful to Rick and his superlative team of investigators. Rick was compassionate, kind and supportive during some very dark times. I would not hesitate to hire Legal Investigations and appreciate the critical peace of mind they delivered.
The evidence Rick and team captured and presented was incontrovertible and crucial to my case. I am deeply grateful to Rick and his superlative team of investigators. Rick was compassionate, kind and supportive during some very dark times. I would not hesitate to hire Legal Investigations and appreciate the critical peace of mind they delivered.
Cis Philly
May 31, 2021
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I retained Legal Investigations, Inc to conduct surveillance to observe and videotape a woman who had taken the client's child across state lines in defiance of a court order. The father had not seen his child in over a year since the mother had gone "off the grid" to avoid detection. With one day's notice, the operatives were able to perform the necessary investigation and surveillance to obtain the evidence law enforcement needed to recover the child.
This is not the first occasion I have retained the services of Legal Investigations, Inc. and it will not be the last. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services; they are beyond professional. Diane Cowan
This is not the first occasion I have retained the services of Legal Investigations, Inc. and it will not be the last. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services; they are beyond professional. Diane Cowan
Diane B.
Feb 19, 2021
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Rick and his team of professionals assisted me with some Private Investigator work that needed to be conducted. They were extremely professional & offered me daily feedback on the matter. I used them a 2nd occasion to serve legal documents to the opposing party in a divorce case. I highly recommend them and would definitely use their services again. Thanks again Rick!
G. B.
Nov 02, 2020
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I cannot say enough positive comments about Rick and his team's quality service. They are professional, competent and extremely effective in investigative work. They quickly confirmed my wife's affair and provided constant updates through the whole process. When it came to trial, they provided expert witness testimony to help me obtain the best possible outcome. If you need the truth they will find it and they are worth every penny!
