Our Services

Adultery & Infidelity

When you suspect that your spouse is cheating, it is a difficult, often painful time. You need caring, dedicated professionals to help you find the truth. At Stillinger Investigations, we get you the answers you deserve, and all cases are confidential. Your privacy is protected, and you learn the truth!

Child Custody

If you’re in a child custody battle, you cannot afford to leave anything to chance. You need dedicated professionals that care about you and your family to help you get the evidence you need to obtain custody of your children.

Cohabitation

Are you tired of paying alimony to a former spouse who is living with someone else? Under South Carolina law, with the right proof, you may not have to. At Stillinger Investigations, our trained, professional staff to get you the evidence you need, and all cases are confidential.

Counter Measure Sweeps

When protecting sensitive information is critical to your success, the OSCOR provides the most reliable and cost effective capability in the industry, including detection of sophisticated transmitters (frequency-hopping, burst/packet, and spread spectrum).

Covert Camera Systems

During investigations that require surveillance of hard-to-monitor locations, such as inside a home or office, or on property located in a rural area, maintaining covert surveillance may require the use of one of our covert camera systems.

Criminal Defense Investigations

At Stillinger Investigations, we understand the importance of in-depth investigations in Criminal Defense cases. Every defendant, deserves a fair trial and to have a complete and thorough defense presented on his or her behalf.

Database Research

Whether you are an employer running a background investigation on a potential employee or you need to locate a missing person, we are here to help! Over the last several years, the availability of information on the internet has increased exponentially.

Digital Forensics

Digital forensics can play an integral role in all types of investigations. From domestic cases, to criminal investigations, to allegations of fraud, digital forensics can uncover evidence that is vital to your case.

Fraud Investigations

Stillinger Investigations has been conducting insurance and Workers’ Compensation fraud investigations for over 17 years. We have the experience and specialized surveillance equipment to help you stop fraudulent claims dead in their tracks.

Tech

At Stillinger Investigations, we use the latest in Tech equipment to achieve real-time vehicle location monitoring 24 hours a day. Our Tech Devices use cellular data technology to pinpoint the location of a tracked vehicle, usually to within 50 feet, and remote monitoring and satellite imaging allow us to see the location from anywhere.

Process Service

Proper service of process is crucial to any legal action. Having an experienced, impartial server that understands the legal requirements for effecting service is essential. At Stillinger Investigations, we understand these requirements and make sure that service is made in a timely manner and that it complies with applicable law and court rules.

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At Stillinger Investigations, our investigators have the experience and knowledge to handle your needs with the professionalism you expect and to deliver the results you need. Let our dedicated team get started on your case today.

Stillinger Investigations is the Best Private Investigator in Columbia SC! Brian Stillinger is the owner of one of the most prominent private investigation companies in South Carolina.
At Stillinger Investigations, we have 125+ years of combined investigative experience and a diverse team with a wide range of backgrounds and qualifications.
We are a private investigation team focusing on adultery, child custody, insurance fraud, civil litigation and criminal defense investigations. With 12 full-time, licensed investigators, we provide prompt, thorough, dependable service to attorneys, insurance companies and individual clients throughout the Southeast US. We maintain a full range of technical and surveillance equipment, including specialize

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Background Investigations
When conducting a background check, the first thing an employer will look into is your past history. This can range from criminal convictions to motor vehicle violations and even credit scores!

Eavesdropping detection
Eavesdropping detection services are a necessary security measure to make sure your business is protected from electronic eavesdroppers. These counter-surveillance measures help identify traditional bugs, as well as those that use bluetooth or wifi networking for surveillance purposes–and we’ll go ahead and patch up any vulnerabilities too!

Forensics investigators
Forensics investigators are instrumental in solving crimes. They work closely with law enforcement officials and other forensics professionals, collecting evidence such as fingerprints or bodily fluids to identify who committed crime.

Infidelity investigations
Infidelity investigations involve following someone thought to be cheating and obtaining photographic or video evidence for divorce, child custody proceedings.

Insurance investigations
The goal of a claims investigator is to uncover the truth, and they’re really good at it. They can use their skills for any number of reasons including insurance investigations where false or inflated claims are common place- which means that if you make one yourself then this person might be just what your looking for!

Person location services
Missing Persons Private Investigative Services
private investigators might use background checks, witness questioning or other investigative techniques to identify suspects or individuals who can help locate the missing person.

Process serving
a person who serves legal documents, as subpoenas, writs, or warrants, especially those requiring appearance in court.

Surveillance services
In a number of different situations, surveillance services are utilized to gather evidence. These can include cases involving Infidelity and fraudulent injury claims as well any other scenarios where it’s necessary for clients’ allegations that they were cheated or scammed by their partner(s).

Accident Investigations
When an incident occurs, it’s important to determine the cause and take necessary corrective actions so that similar incidents don’t happen again. It may be hard for some people in our lives (family members) who are affected by what happened at first but they will understand once we explain how this can help prevent future problems down the line
The goal of any successful investigation isn’t just pointing fingers–it’s finding solutions moving forward.

Activity Checks
Activity checks are a great way to see how much time an individual spends doing certain activities. This can help determine whether surveillance may be necessary in order for you stay on top of things and protect your rights as well!

Asset Searches
The asset search is an important part of any investigation. This process confirms information such as the owner, history and location to help with your case
A successful completion will lead you closer towards getting what’s rightfully yours!

Bug Sweep
The days of privacy are over. With the rise in technology, almost anyone can easily and cheaply acquire surveillance devices to watch you without your knowledge or consent – but it’s important not just for personal safety that these measures be taken seriously as well! A trained investigator will use their expertise with electronic countermeasure services so they’re sure nothing illegal took place during any incident where such equipment may have been used (especially if there were children involved).

Call Detail Records Analysis
A call detail record (CDR) is a data record produced by a telephone exchange or other telecommunications equipment that documents the details of a telephone call or other telecommunications transactions (e.g., text message) that passes through that facility or device. The record contains various attributes of the call, such as time, duration, completion status, source number, and destination number.

Child Abuse Investigations
When a child is alleged to have been abused, the investigator must first ascertain their safety and then gather information necessary for resolving issues or making an informed decision on what type of complaint this really involves. Every person with whom they come into contact during investigations may not always be credible; but by paying attention in detail – listening closely- investigators will find evidence that can help them decide whether there’s anything worth pursuing here at all!

Child Custody Battle
The battle for custody can be an emotionally charged and arduous process, but it need not always end in legally enforceable agreements. You may find yourself at odds with your spouse even after the court reaches its decision on how best to divide time or finances between parents who are still living together as partners during their children’s lives–and sometimes that means disagreeing about what’s right instead of coming up with compromise solutions like shared parenting plans which don’t work out well long term because one party usually gets shafted by them sooner rather than later anyway.

Child Custody Cases
The South Carolina family court is required by law to determine what’s best for children in custody disputes. The “best interests of the child” standard means that even if one parent has taken care them more often than another, they might still lose out on having primary physical responsibility (custody) unless there’s some other compelling reason why it should be awarded elsewhere – but typically this would not happen without an extremely high level assurance from both parents about how much time will actually spent together during weekdays or weekends as well any type holidays celebrated annually).

Child Custody Issue
When it comes to custody, the parents will usually share legal responsibility unless there are exceptional circumstances that indicate otherwise. Additionally, South Carolina’s child support laws allow for a non-custodial parent who has access and participation in their children’s school activities except when expressly prohibited by court order – just like any other state!

Civil Investigations
When citizens have a dispute, it’s up to the court system and law enforcement officers use all available resources including physical evidence such as samples from scenes or interviews with witnesses who may know something about what happened – even if they aren’t willing at first.

Civil Litigation Investigations
Civil litigation is any case where two or more parties are seeking monetary damages and does not include criminal accusations. Some cases go to trial in which a judge will determine the outcome, but not all of them do.

Claimant Interviews
In order to investigate a situation, you need reliable and important information that will help determine what happened or who needs involved in any future actions.

Cohabitation Investigations
Cohabitation is an arrangement where two people share the same bed but do not necessarily have a romantic or sexually intimate relationship. They may be involved in one another’s personal lives, however they’re still independent from each other.

Counter Measure Sweeps
The TSCM Technical Surveillance Countermeasure, also known as a bug sweep or electronic surveillance service is designed to detect the presence of eavesdropping devices such as hidden microphones.

Covert Camera Systems
Video surveillance is a common form of monitoring, but it can be difficult to know when your actions are being watched. A more invasive type called “covert” video that uses an audio track without showing up on screen prostitute its presence for non-routine investigative procedures and evidence anything tending towards proving or disproving any alleged fact in dispute; this may include things like footage from security cameras unexpected moments caught by luck during Google Street View trips
Coverage: The act/process involving collecting information about all potential customers so they’re not missed out due lack interest etc

Covert investigations
Covert investigations are often difficult and complex, but they employ discreet tactics to discover or prevent employee theft. They also work in cases of corporate Espionage & intellectual property theft among other things like drug use which can be very serious crimes if not handled properly with care being taken not only for the suspect’s rights under law (which always apply)but also because there might potentially lifesaving evidence at stake when dealing internally within an organization.

Criminal Defense Investigations
The criminal defense investigator’s job is to find evidence that can help your case. They do this by interviewing people, examining physical surroundings for clues and analyzing written material such as police reports or other documents related in crimes they may be investigating.

Criminal Records Check
Prior to 1998 this provision also restricted the reporting of criminal convictions, however that restriction was eliminated in 1998 – retroactive to 1996, and the FCRA currently allows convictions to be reported without limitation. Other adverse information can be reported for only 7 years.

Data Recovery
Hard Drive recovery. A large percentage of data recovery services comes from hard drive failures and is increasing.
RAID Recovery
Tape Recovery
Optical Recovery
Removable Recovery
Digital Recovery

Data Retrieval
Hard Drive, RAID, Disk, Server. Professional experts are a phone call away. Data Guarantee. Recover Lost Data Today. Last Resort Data Recovery. Types: Business, Government, Healthcare, Personal.

Death Investigations
When a loved one dies, it is devastating. The suddenness and unexpected nature of these deaths puts immense pressure on families to come up with answers as quickly as possible so they can move forward in their grief process – which often leads people looking for any kind of detail that will help find what happened or why this might have been preventable before its too late! At times like these we rely heavily upon science because technology always winning out over human error.

Disability Claims Investigator
Disability Claim Examiners review and process disability insurance claims according to procedure, ensuring that they are valid. They also have contact with agents who represent either side in a dispute–the policy holder or someone else seeking payment from an insurer like health care providers themselves would be one example (and there could even arise when patients seek reimbursement after receiving treatment).

Divorce And Child Custody Investigator
Child custody is an often tender topic in divorce proceedings, with emotions running high and sometimes even starting fights. This can be caused by things on either side of the spectrum: some people get too emotional while others need proof before they’ll believe anything (or anyone).

Domestic Cases
Family courts, sometimes called domestic courts, are courts of limited jurisdiction that address issues involving family law. These courts cover a breadth of domestic relations matters including alimony, divorce, domestic abuse, child custody, child support.

Driver History
Get information about traffic violations like DUIs, speeding tickets & suspensions.

Employee Theft Investigations
Depending on the type of business, they can be challenging to detect, especially when the employee doesn’t take large amounts of money at a time.
Time theft
Stealing office supplies
Merchandise theft
Cash theft
Financial fraud
Embezzlement
Data theft – Employees can also steal trade secrets and client information, especially when they are leaving the company.

Experience Private Investigations
At Stillinger Investigations, we have 50+ years of combined investigative experience and a diverse team with a wide range of backgrounds and qualifications.

Family Court Matters
The South Carolina family court is required by law to determine what’s best for children in custody disputes. The “best interests of the child” standard means that even if one parent has taken care them more often than another, they might still lose out on having primary physical responsibility (custody) unless there’s some other compelling reason.

Field Investigator
The world of field investigators is one where surveillance and investigation meet. They’re hired by law enforcement agencies or private clients to observe certain situations, gather physical evidence for their client’s purposes (i.,e.; validate what is happening), then report back with all that knowledge in order help them make better decisions about future cases.

Fire Investigations
Fire and arson investigators examine the physical attributes of a fire scene and identify and collect physical evidence from the scene. Fire and arson investigators examine the physical attributes of a fire scene and identify and collect physical evidence from the scene. This evidence is then analyzed to help determine if the cause of the fire was accidental or deliberate.

Fraud Case
Fraud is both a civil tort and criminal wrong. In civil litigation, allegations of fraud might be based on a misrepresentation of fact that was either intentional or negligent.

Fraudulent Claims
Employers and claimants can both commit fraud under state unemployment insurance laws. Employer account to enable fraudulent claims against that account.

Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigation system using satellites, a receiver and algorithms to synchronize location, velocity and time data for air, sea and land travel.

Hidden Cameras
Video surveillance is a common form of monitoring, but it can be difficult to know when your actions are being watched. A more invasive type called “covert” video that uses an audio track without showing up on screen prostitute its presence for non-routine investigative procedures and evidence

Hiring A Private Detective
In South Carolina and most other states, private investigators must be licensed. Licensing requirements vary, but rarely do they provide any guarantee of quality.

Hiring A Private Investigator
Beware of large national firms that simply take your case and then subcontract to local solo investigators with whom you never have contact. Lack of proper licensing can jeopardize an investigation, so make sure you know that the person(s) who will actually perform the work for you are properly licensed.

Industrial Espionage
Intelligence activity is a way for businesses to gain an edge in the market. But what if that information comes from your competitors? Industrial espionage can occur when someone who works with or sponsors other companies does so as part of their job, which will then help them steal away business opportunities from others by using insider knowledge about upcoming releases and launches ahead of time.

Investigative Techniques
With 5 full-time, licensed investigators, we provide prompt, thorough, dependable service to attorneys, insurance companies and individual clients throughout the Southeast US.

Our specialty is helping attorneys get the evidence they need to win in a negotiation or trial proceeding. We provide credible, reliable evidence that is admissible in court. Our professional, licensed private investigators have tools and resources available that are not common of smaller firms and will deliver the results you need, when you need it.

Legal Investigators
Child Custody
Process Service
Witness Location
Accident Investigations
Background Investigations
Collections/Asset Searches
Statements/Interviews
Sexual Harassment
Workers Compensation Investigations
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Jury Profiling

Licensed Private Investigator
Licensed Private Investigator
MBA Business Administration, University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina/Park College
Military Fraud Investigator
Military Security Specialist/Presidential Security
1989-1997 USMC
Member, SC Association of Legal Investigators

Litigation Support
Our specialty is helping attorneys get the evidence they need to win in a negotiation or trial proceeding. We provide credible, reliable evidence that is admissible in court. Our professional, licensed private investigators have tools and resources available that are not common of smaller firms and will deliver the results you need, when you need it.

Missing Persons Private Investigative Services
private investigators might use background checks, witness questioning or other investigative techniques to identify suspects or individuals who can help locate the missing person.

Nanny / Childcare Investigations
We can set up a covert video camera to monitor the activities of your nanny/childcare employee. We will conduct an investigation into their background which includes checks for criminal records and civil endorsements in all counties they have lived, interviews with neighbors about character traits as well as lifestyle habits
to make sure you know what kind of person is working around children before hiring them!

Nursing Home Investigations
Our private investigators are trained to evaluate and detect problems within these facilities.

Pi Services
We have the most discreet and professional private investigators in town. We’ll help you investigate any case, no matter how delicate or important- we do it right!

Private Eyes
Our private investigators are the perfect private eyes for your most sensitive of cases.

Private Investigator Agency
We’re confident that our high ratings will speak volumes about what kind folks here at Private Investigator Services want to be known as: reliable professionals who take pride not only with their work but also themselves so others can feel safe when hiring them too.

Private Investigator Certified
We are Licensed in:
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia

Private Investigator Companies
We have the expertise to handle any investigation. Whether it be corporate or private, our team is qualified for all types of work with over 50 years’ experience in various fields such as surveillance and digital forensics
We also offer services related to process servers which can help you serve legal documents efficiently avoiding time wasting delays from having an employee go out on foot when possible!

Private Investigator For Child Custody
If you’re going through a tough time and need some help, we’re here for you.
We understand that child custody, child abuse, and child neglect cases can be difficult to deal with. That’s why we offer free consultations so you can learn more about our services and how we can help you.

You don’t have to go through this alone. Let us help you get the evidence you need to make the best decisions for your family. We have the experience and resources necessary to get the job done right.

Property Damage Investigations
We investigate your property damage: Walk through the entire scene of the loss and examine damaged and undamaged portions of the property to provide a report.

Registered Private Investigator
We are Licensed in:
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia

Security Specialist
Investigations that require surveillance in hard-to-monitor locations, such as inside a home or office, or on property located in a rural area, maintaining surveillance may require the use of one of our unmanned surveillance systems.

Security Systems
Whether indoors or outdoors, our camera equipment is designed to fit in with any environment.

Skip Tracing
Skip Tracing is the process of finding and tracking down persons who might be able to provide information about an investigation. Skip tracing often includes more than just uncovering a simple location or contact data, like phone numbers/email addresses; it could also include requests for interviews with these individuals as well!

Undercover Investigations
Undercover investigations are a way to gather information without being detected. The agent’s actions reveal what they’re up too, and under cover means can include anything from hidden video recorders or listening devices that get installed in their phones for good measure

Visitation Cases
We understand that child custody, child abuse, and child neglect cases can be difficult to deal with. That’s why we offer free consultations so you can learn more about our services and how we can help you.

Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations

Workers Compensation fraud investigation is a very serious matter. It can include anything from stalking their social media accounts to secretly making videos of them and then using this footage for leverage when they attempt return back into work too soon after an injury, which is against policy!

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