Witnesses
Witness location and interviews
Witnesses move, change numbers, and stop answering the phone. Finding them is investigative work; getting them to talk is a different skill. We do both.
Locating the witness
We start with what the file has — a first name on a police report, a partial address, an employer, a phone number that no longer works — and work outward through public records, address history, associates, and physical canvassing of the last known location. Field canvassing is often what actually finds the person when database work stalls.
Conducting the interview
In-person approach, professional identification, and no misrepresentation of who we are or who we work for. Most witnesses cooperate when the request is straightforward. Interviews are recorded with consent and cover the witness's own observations, their vantage point, conditions at the time, and anyone else present.
What you receive
- Witness identity, current address, and contact information
- Recorded statement where consent is given
- Written investigative summary of the interview
- Documentation of attempts where a witness declines or cannot be located
Frequently asked questions
- What if the witness will not cooperate?
- We document the contact, the refusal, and current verified contact information so counsel can subpoena the witness if the testimony matters.
- Can you find a witness with only a name from a police report?
- Often, yes. A name plus an approximate location is usually enough to begin. The success rate improves substantially with a date of birth, prior address, or vehicle information.
- Do you interview witnesses outside Florida?
- Florida is our operating footprint, and through reciprocity we can support cases in southern Georgia and Alabama. Tell us the location and we will confirm before assignment.
Ready to assign this case?
Send the subject details, claim number, and objective. We confirm the assignment in writing.