The services outlined below will give you an idea of how we can help. This does not restrict Shoup Investigation Services from helping in other areas. If you need help and your situation does not fit into one of the categories below, contact us. We will be honest in our ability to help. We do not want to take on a case that we cannot assist with in some way. If we cannot help, we know someone who can.
Criminal Defense Investigations
Shoup Investigations Services has worked with attorneys on numerous criminal defense cases ranging from simple DUI cases to attempted murder cases. We can assist with investigations, interviews, evidence and discovery review, locating new witnesses and evince and anything else you may require. If you are an attorney and need a fresh pair of eyes, have to declare a conflict with your current investigator, or are just looking for a change, we are here to assist you.
Civil Attorney Investigations
Shoup Investigation Services can help with a variety of civil cases including personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and more. We have completed investigations for a number of attorneys in these practice areas. We can assist with interviews, collection of evidence, documenting injury scenes, etc. Our investigators previous training and experience in personal injury and motor vehicle accident has given them the necessary tools to assist with these investigations.
Family law ATTORNEY SERVICES
Shoup Investigation Services can help in locating assets or individuals vital to your case. One of the most difficult aspects of any divorce is the settlement and knowing if the other party is being truly honest about their holdings. We can help to locate bank accounts, real property, businesses and more. We know that each one of these cases presents a unique challenge and we are here to help with whatever your case may require.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Personal background checks can be completed for any number of reasons. We can screen and verify anyone in your life from a prospective child care worker, a romantic interest or a possible tenant. With our help, you can be confident in the people you are trusting in your daily life.
Pre-Employment background checks are a reality for most businesses now. If you're a business owner or hiring manager seeking an easy, fast way to verify the background and credentials of a potential employee, Shoup Investigation Services is your team. We will conduct a pre-employment background check to ensure you and your customers have only the most trustworthy and reliable employees possible. With AB 1008 (known as Ban the Box) taking effect in 2018, having a professional complete a pre-employment background check may be the only way to know who you are hiring. If you are unfamiliar with this new law, contact us. If you are currently using an online service for your background checks, contact us and let us show you the difference.
Business background checks can be one of the best decisions an individual can make. If someone is asking for investors in a company? Are you going into business with an individual who wants to be a partner in the company? How well do you know the person you are trusting with your money or success? Shoup Investigation Services can help you feel more confident about your future. We can verify history, investments, personal assets, and contact previous investors or partners. We can help you make an informed decision about your next successful step in life.
Skip Trace
Skip tracing is the term used most often for trying to locate someone, usually someone who does not want to be found. There are many reasons to need to locate someone. Sometimes its to serve court paperwork, sometimes its to locate an old client for an attorney, or sometimes its just locating a witness that needs to be interviewed. Whatever the reason, we can help.
Litigation and trial support
Shoup Investigation Services offers a wide range of litigation and trial support. We can assist with locating and gathering records, identifying witnesses or other involved parties, and serving subpoenas. We can also offer court services including organizing and filing motions or other documents. We can assist with restitution payments to individuals or entities as well.
Scene investigations
Shoup Investigation Services can conduct complete scene investigations that can include photographs, video, measurements, etc. We can conduct a search of the surrounding area for any evidence or security footage. We also canvass the area for any witnesses to the event. Our investigators have completed numerous accident investigations and can look at the collision reports and help you to see what is missing and what should have been done.
INDIVIDUAL SELF CHECKS
Do you wonder what other people will see if they investigate your background? Are you worried there may be issues in your background? Have you ever lost your wallet or had your identity stolen? Are you wondering what damage was done to you besides your credit? These are just some of the questions we can help you answer. There are many causes for discrepancies in your background and you may never know they are there until you check.
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting is normally done using an electronic machine called a livescan. There are two places your fingerprints need to go, State and Federal. Sometimes you dont need both, it depends on your situation. Live scans can be found all over, even at the local UPS store. Did you know that most UPS stores will not send your prints for a Federal check? They wont even give you the information on how to do it yourself. Even for State checks, they will hand you a form and expect you to know how to fill it out. At Shoup Investigation Services, we can help you navigate the fingerprinting and livescan system. We can prep your live scan forms for you. We can even take actual ink fingerprints. There are concerns about citizenship status and the ability to check records. We work with immigration attorney’s and can help safeguard these clients while performing the necessary checks. There are many instances where we are far superior when it comes to fingerprinting. Please contact us for more information.