Spencer Investigations

Spencer Legal Investigations is a renowned private investigation agency serving discerning businesses, lawyers, and private clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by Mike Spencer, a seasoned private investigator with over 30 years of experience, our agency is committed to providing intensity and integrity in our investigations. With a bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College and a master's degree from UC-Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Mike Spencer brings a unique blend of investigative skills, journalistic expertise, and legal knowledge to every case.

What Sets Us Apart

At Spencer Legal Investigations, we pride ourselves on being a locally-based agency with deep roots in the East Bay and Bay Area. Our team is comprised of experienced investigators who are familiar with all the cities, neighborhoods, police departments, courts, public agencies, media sources, and other resources necessary for obtaining information. Unlike many private investigator agencies that may farm out work to unqualified strangers, we take a meticulous approach to each case, focusing on delivering high-quality results rather than spreading ourselves thin. We are committed to integrity, candor, and trust, and we only partner with the best professionals to ensure that our clients receive the highest level of service.

Our Founder

Mike Spencer is a respected figure in the investigations community, with a reputation for delivering results over and over for more than two decades. His extensive experience includes working as a newspaper reporter and a private investigator, providing him with a unique understanding of the importance of credibility and reliability. As the founder of Spencer Legal Investigations, Mike Spencer is dedicated to bringing his expertise and passion for investigation to his clients, whether they are lawyers, businesses, or private individuals.

Our Services

Spencer Legal Investigations offers a wide range of investigation services, including:

Surveillance Investigations: From stationary surveillance to mobile surveillance, we can provide the necessary coverage to meet our clients' needs.

Skip Trace & People Locates: With over 20 years of experience in locate searches, we can help you find the information you need.

Background Investigations: Our specialized background investigations are designed to provide litigation support, business, and private clients with the information they need to make informed decisions.

Family Law Investigations: We provide solid, credible, professional evidence and testimony to support our clients' claims.

Criminal Defense Investigations: Our team is experienced in examining police reports and conducting investigations to support criminal defense cases.

Personal Injury Investigations: From sign-up to favorable settlement, we take a comprehensive approach to personal injury investigations, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible outcome.

Why Choose Us

Spencer Legal Investigations has been voted the Best Private Investigator by readers of The Recorder legal newspaper, and our founder, Mike Spencer, is a leader in the investigations community, nationally recognized for his expertise and dedication. Our agency is dedicated to providing integrity, candor, and trust to our clients, and we are committed to continuing to earn our reputation as one of the top private investigation agencies in the Bay Area.