Cook & Associates

Welcome to Cook & Associates, the premier private investigation firm in Humboldt County. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team of professional investigators is dedicated to providing superior and comprehensive services for any investigative situation you may require. Our commitment to efficient, affordable, and timely services, along with our unwavering dedication to confidentiality, has earned us the reputation of being Humboldt County's #1 choice for private investigations.

Our team of highly-trained professionals has an extensive resume of public service and private enterprise. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. Our record speaks for itself, and we are confident in our ability to deliver results for our clients.

Our Services

At Cook & Associates, we offer a wide range of investigative services, including:

• Background checks
• Litigation support
• Witness interviews
• Child custody and visitation investigations
• Infidelity investigations
• Missing persons investigations
• Criminal investigations
• Fraud investigations
• Surveillance
• Process serving

Our team of investigators has extensive experience in a variety of investigative areas, including homicide, parental abductions, elder abuse, narcotics, financial abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, and family law matters. We have the knowledge, skills, and resources to handle even the most complex investigations.

Our Professional Investigators

Chris Cook, Owner and Lead Investigator

Chris Cook is the owner and lead investigator at Cook & Associates. Chris has a BA in Sociology from Humboldt State University and over 30 years of experience in the field of investigations and process services. Chris is a former senior investigator for the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office, where he performed complex investigations in various areas, including homicide, parental abductions, elder abuse, narcotics, financial abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, and family law matters. Chris is also a former Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff, a licensed and bonded process server, and a member of the California Association of Licensed Investigators. Chris established Cook & Associates in 2004.

Bill Cook, Investigator and Consultant

Bill Cook is an investigator and consultant at Cook & Associates. Bill has a BA in Criminal Justice from Sacramento State University and over 26 years of experience in investigations and process services. Bill is a former sergeant for the Humboldt County Sheriff Department, where he performed complex investigations in various areas, including robbery, burglary, assaults, arson, bomb cases, and identity theft. Bill's expertise and experience make him an invaluable asset to the Cook & Associates team.

Our Commitment to Confidentiality

At Cook & Associates, we understand the importance of confidentiality in private investigations. We take every measure to ensure that our clients' information is kept secure and private. We perform our services with care and discretion, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of our clients and their cases.

Our Service Area

Cook & Associates is based in Humboldt County, but we serve clients throughout California and nationwide. Our team of professional investigators is familiar with the unique challenges presented by the diverse regions of Humboldt County, from the peaks of Kneeland to the bay side communities of King Salmon and Fairhaven, from the mill towns of Scotia and Rio Dell to the college campus at Arcata. We cover the county to track down the most elusive of individuals and deliver results for our clients.

Contact Us

If you are in need of professional investigative services, we encourage you to contact us. We offer free consultations and are happy to answer any questions you may have. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Paypal, and Venmo, and we are committed to providing the most efficient, cost-effective, and timely service in Humboldt County. Call us today and speak directly to one of our trained investigators.