Private Investigators can be very helpful to attorneys, especially Mass Tort Attorneys. Having a PI in your back pocket to find criminal records or perform background checks can be a secret weapon when building a case.
There is no main database for criminal records
While criminal records can be purchased through vendors in certain areas, many jurisdictions do not have this information through third party vendors. The best way to collect accurate information is to visit the courthouse or search through an official database that is run by the state in which the person in question resides.
Attorneys hire Private Investigators for a multitude of reasons. Contrary to popular belief, PI’s are not limited to hiding in cars and taking zoom photographs of less-than-truthful spouses. They can be immensely helpful to attorneys on a variety of cases. Below you will find the top three reasons attorneys hire Private Investigators.
Private Investigators are used for many reasons ranging from finding someone to serve him/her papers to investigations into an opposing party. This can prove to be beneficial to attorneys. The following will break down the top five best uses for a Private Investigator.
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