Questions about hiring a private investigator.
Straight answers. If yours isn't here, call us — the consultation is free.
Are you licensed?
Yes. The Office of Ross and Gibson is licensed as a private investigation agency by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (Agency License #1759360). Our founder, Anthony Romero, is the agency's licensed qualifying party.
You can — and should — verify any investigator's license with Arizona DPS before you hire them.
Is hiring a private investigator legal and confidential?
Yes. Hiring a licensed investigator is legal in Arizona, and we treat every inquiry as confidential. We don't discuss your case with anyone you haven't authorized, and our investigators are trained to stay discreet in the field.
How much does a private investigator cost?
It depends on the type of case. Surveillance and field work are usually billed hourly plus mileage and expenses; many locates and background investigations can be quoted as a flat fee. We'll give you a clear written quote and scope before any work begins — no surprises.
Do you take small jobs?
Absolutely. No job too small, no job too big. A single address verification or a one-afternoon activity check gets the same professionalism as a multi-week investigation.
What can't a private investigator do?
Private investigators in Arizona are not law enforcement. We can't impersonate police or government employees, trespass, intercept or record conversations we aren't part of, hack accounts, obtain phone or bank records by pretexting, or use GPS trackers in ways the law doesn't allow. Anyone who promises those things is putting you and your case at risk.
Will the person know they're being investigated?
Our goal is that they won't. Surveillance and research are conducted discreetly. If a case requires direct contact — such as a witness interview — we'll discuss that with you first.
Can your evidence be used in court?
We gather evidence lawfully and document it carefully, with time-stamped photos, video and written reports, so it can be shared with your attorney. Whether specific evidence is admissible is ultimately up to the court, so we recommend involving your attorney early.
How long does an investigation take?
Some locates and background checks are completed in a few days. Surveillance depends on the subject's schedule and may take one day or several. We'll give you a realistic timeline during your consultation and keep you updated throughout.
Do you work with attorneys?
Yes. We regularly support attorneys in civil, family and criminal defense matters, and we're happy to work under counsel's direction.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Phoenix and work throughout the Phoenix metro area and across Arizona. Contact us about matters elsewhere and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
Need answers? Start with a confidential conversation.
Tell us what's going on. We'll tell you honestly whether an investigation can help, what it will take, and what it will cost — before any work begins.