Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Private Investigation Services in Honolulu
Goodenow Associates has served as Hawaii's premier investigative agency since 1966. Our team of multilingual professionals combines expertise from law enforcement, legal, finance, and technology fields to deliver comprehensive investigative solutions. We specialize in criminal, civil, and computer forensic investigations while maintaining strict adherence to legal protocols and evidence handling. Our proprietary technology enables efficient data recovery and digital evidence management, ensuring strategic advantages for clients in litigation matters. With decades of experience supporting attorneys, corporations, and government agencies, we prioritize client confidentiality and factual accuracy in every case.Our services extend to insurance investigations, background checks, and legal support, backed by a proven track record of successful outcomes. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous training and courtroom-tested methodologies. Our Honolulu-based operations serve local and national clients requiring discreet, reliable investigative services. The firm's longevity reflects its commitment to excellence in private investigation since its founding. Client satisfaction remains our highest priority through transparent communication and results-driven approaches.
Services
Criminal Investigations
Civil Investigations
Computer Forensics
Insurance Investigations
Background Investigations
Legal Support Services
Data Recovery
Surveillance Operations
Threat Assessment
Electronic Evidence Discovery
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- Established in 1966 with continuous investigative operations
- Multilingual team from law enforcement and legal backgrounds
- Proprietary technology for digital evidence management
- Courtroom-tested expert witness testimony capabilities
- Comprehensive services across criminal, civil, and corporate investigations
Services
Criminal Investigations
Our criminal investigation services support defense and prosecution cases through comprehensive evidence collection, witness interviews, and surveillance operations. We employ former law enforcement professionals utilizing advanced forensic techniques to build actionable case strategies. Services include crime scene analysis, suspect interrogation, and courtroom-ready documentation for all criminal matter types.
Computer Forensics
Specialized digital evidence recovery and analysis services preserve electronic data integrity while extracting critical information from computers, networks, and storage devices. Our experts employ certified methodologies for data reconstruction, email tracing, and network intrusion analysis. We provide expert testimony and maintain chain-of-custody protocols for admissible digital evidence in civil and criminal proceedings.
Legal Support Services
Comprehensive legal support includes process serving, witness location, and trial preparation services. Our team conducts thorough background checks, asset investigations, and surveillance operations to strengthen legal cases. We maintain strict compliance with court procedures while delivering timely, accurate information to support litigation strategies for attorneys and law firms.
Background Investigations
We conduct detailed background checks for employment, licensing, and security clearance purposes. Services include criminal history verification, education and employment confirmation, and financial record reviews. Our investigations comply with federal and state regulations while providing actionable insights for HR decision-making and risk mitigation.
Insurance Investigations
Specialized insurance investigation services detect fraud and verify claims through surveillance, witness interviews, and document analysis. Our team assists insurers with accident reconstruction, liability assessment, and evidence collection. We maintain objective reporting standards while delivering cost-effective solutions to validate or challenge insurance claims across multiple policy types.
Questions
What types of cases does Goodenow Associates handle?
We handle criminal, civil, and computer forensic investigations for attorneys, corporations, and government agencies. Our services include insurance fraud detection, background checks, and legal support operations.
Are your investigators licensed and insured?
Yes, we operate under Hawaii Private Investigator License #1063 and maintain full bonding and insurance coverage for both civil and criminal investigation services.
How do you handle digital evidence collection?
Our certified computer forensic experts use specialized tools to recover and analyze digital data while maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols for court admissibility.
Can you assist with out-of-state investigations?
While based in Hawaii, we provide nationwide investigative services through our network of licensed professionals and strategic partnerships across the United States.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa and Mastercard payments for our investigative services. Payment terms may vary depending on the scope and duration of the investigation required.
