Rachelle D.
Licensed Private Investigator | Litigation Support | Legal Research
I am the Owner and Lead Investigator of Verite Investigations LLC, providing licensed investigative and litigation-support services in Michigan and Florida. I am a licensed Professional Investigator with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude, providing investigative and litigation support for prosecutors, defense counsel, government agencies, civil litigators, businesses, and private clients. I specialize in uncovering difficult-to-find information, locating witnesses and individuals, conducting comprehensive background investigations, analyzing public records and digital evidence, and transforming complex information into clear, organized, attorney-ready investigative reports. Investigative & Litigation Support Services: - Litigation Support - Criminal Defense Investigations - Civil Litigation Investigations - Background Investigations - Witness Development & Interviews - Skip Tracing & Difficult Locates - Evidence Organization & Analysis - Case Chronologies & Timelines - Public Records & FOIA Requests - Social Media & OSINT Investigations - Asset & Property Research - Due Diligence Investigations - Business Investigations - Fraud-Related Research - Records Retrieval & Analysis - Investigative Reports Professional Investigative Resources: I utilize licensed professional investigative databases, public-record resources, court systems, social media research tools, and open-source intelligence methods to locate individuals, verify information, identify connections, analyze records, and develop actionable investigative findings. Experience: My investigative experience includes supporting criminal defense and civil litigation matters, conducting legal and factual research, preparing investigative reports, performing comprehensive background investigations, organizing large volumes of evidence, developing timelines and chronologies, locating witnesses, and assisting attorneys with factual development before litigation, hearings, and trial. Prior to becoming a licensed investigator, I worked within the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, Warrants Division, where I gained practical experience reviewing criminal case materials and developed a strong understanding of criminal procedure, court operations, evidentiary review, and prosecutorial processes. Education, Licensing & Professional Memberships: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Ferris State University Summa Cum Laude Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Licensed Private Investigator – State of Michigan Licensed Private Investigator – State of Florida Owner, Verite Investigations LLC – Licensed Private Investigative Agency, Florida Member – Michigan Council of Private Investigators (MCPI) Member – National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS) I am committed to professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and timely communication. Whether you need litigation support, assistance locating a critical witness, a comprehensive background investigation, due diligence on an individual or business, public-record research, or a detailed investigative report, I provide organized and reliable results designed to help you make informed decisions and move your case forward.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $9.3k
Billed in all: $26,935$27k
$371 in the last 6 months
Across 55 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 3% in Research Summary
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