Professional Locate Services

Locke & Steele provides professional people location and skip tracing services for attorneys, insurance carriers, businesses, and private individuals. Our investigators specialize in locating missing persons, witnesses, debtors, and individuals who have moved or are difficult to find. Using investigative databases, public records research, and professional investigative techniques, we uncover reliable location information and provide clear, documented results.

What This Service Includes

People location and skip tracing investigations involve locating individuals whose current whereabouts are unknown or difficult to determine. Locke & Steele investigators use professional investigative tools and research techniques to track down updated addresses, contact information, and known locations.

Our locate services may include:

  • Skip tracing investigations
  • Missing person location investigations
  • Witness location for legal cases
  • Locate services for service of process
  • Debtor and asset-related location investigations
  • Heir and beneficiary location investigations
  • Employment and address verification research
  • Public records and database analysis
  • Social media and digital footprint analysis

Investigators analyze multiple sources of information including public records, court filings, property records, employment indicators, and digital data to identify potential leads. By cross-referencing information and verifying sources, we can often locate individuals who have moved, changed contact information, or intentionally attempted to avoid being found.

Clients receive a clear investigative report summarizing the findings and relevant contact or location information when available.

Who Uses This Service

Locke & Steele’s people location and skip tracing services assist a wide range of professionals and individuals who need to locate someone for legal, financial, or personal reasons.

Attorneys and Law Firms

Law firms frequently require investigators to locate witnesses, defendants, heirs, or other individuals connected to legal proceedings.

Insurance Companies

Insurance carriers may require location services when investigating claims, locating claimants, or identifying individuals connected to a case.

Corporations and Businesses

Businesses sometimes require skip tracing services to locate individuals involved in financial disputes, contract matters, or internal investigations.

Government Agencies and Public Entities

Public organizations may require investigative assistance locating individuals involved in regulatory or administrative matters.

Private Individuals

Individuals may request assistance locating friends, family members, former associates, or individuals connected to personal legal matters.

How the Investigation Works

Investigation workspace with map, notes, and case file used for people location and skip tracing investigationEvery people location investigation begins with a review of the information provided by the client. This may include previous addresses, employment history, contact information, family connections, or other identifying details.

Our investigators analyze this information and conduct a structured investigation using professional investigative databases, public records research, and digital intelligence analysis. We examine property records, court filings, business registrations, social media activity, and other sources that may reveal updated contact or location information.

Investigators then cross-reference the information gathered to verify accuracy and identify the most reliable leads. When necessary, additional field investigation methods may be used to confirm that the subject is associated with a particular address or location.

Once the investigation is complete, Locke & Steele provides a detailed report outlining the findings and potential location information. If additional investigative work is required, such as surveillance or service of process, our investigators can assist with those services as well.

Why Choose Locke & Steele

Locke & Steele is a New York State licensed investigative agency experienced in locating individuals who may be difficult to find. Our investigators combine advanced research techniques with professional investigative judgment to uncover reliable information.

Clients choos Locke & Steele because we provide:

Our investigators understand that locating someone can be a critical step in legal proceedings, financial matters, or personal investigations, and we approach every case with professionalism and discretion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Skip tracing is an investigative process used to locate individuals whose current location or contact information is unknown and they may be purposely avoiding being found.

Investigators can begin with basic information such as a name, last known address, phone number, or date of birth. Additional information can improve the chances of locating the individual.

Yes. Skip tracing investigations often involve locating individuals who have moved to different cities or states.

Some locate investigations can produce results quickly, while others may require more extensive research depending on how much information is available.

Yes. Our investigators frequently conduct locate investigations to assist with process service and legal matters.

Contact Locke & Steele

If you need professional skip tracing or people location services, Locke & Steele provides reliable investigative research designed to locate individuals and uncover critical information.

Our investigators assist attorneys, insurance companies, businesses, and private clients in finding individuals who may otherwise be difficult to locate.

Contact Locke & Steele today to discuss your locate investigation needs.