Spencer Investigations (SI) has been serving the needs of clients throughout Nevada since 2006. We have satellite locations in Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, Dayton and Las Vegas for timely and strategic responses to your investigative needs. SI consists of a staff of private investigators with over 100 years of combined private investigative & security experience and 175 years of combined former law enforcement experience. This wealth of knowledge, wisdom, experience and training allows us to provide our clients with a broad range of services.
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Joe is a retired law enforcement supervisor of 28 years. Joe specialized in regional units that included narcotic investigations both illicit and prescription drugs, gang activity, sex offender notification, interdiction and extradition. Joe is a Reno native and remains active in the community such as a board member of Join Together Northern Nevada.
Thomas E. Cicero is our most experienced Investigator in Southern Nevada having specialized with Sub Rosa/Insurance Claim matters for the past 20 years. He is very detailed oriented and creative when performing his field assignments. Thomas is extremely committed to obtaining results for our clients and possesses exceptional report writing skills to articulate his investigative findings.
Reviews (13)
Brett Lensing
Mar 06, 2021
I contacted Jeff to find someone who had a lot of protections built into their anonymity, for a charitable purpose. He was amazing. Despite me having little more than a name to start with, for the cost of his retainer he investigated across 3 state lines, learned things I would have thought impossible, pursued the case for months, over-delivered on my expectations and needs, got the ideal desired result, and then refunded part of the deposit. I recommend him on all levels without reservation, and would hire him again from any state (I don't live in Nevada) any time. A+ work, fully recommend.
Perla Kramer
Nov 22, 2017
Lorena Bernstorf
Jun 05, 2017
Dustin at Spencer investigations was wonderful to work with! Such a great experience for something we were very worried about. He was able to find the information we need for court and to protect our family! Dustin always responded quickly to my emails and was prompt in getting the information we requested. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing services. And would gladly use him again if needed!
David Harger
Feb 04, 2017
I was at my wits end! I had just been on the phone with 3 other so called investigation businesses. All of them gave me useless advice like "did you google it" and try "411".listen up. You think I'd be calling for professional help if I could just GOOGLE IT? COME ON! Under 5 minutes at a very reasonable price (I would have gladly paid double) Dustin Grate had all the answers I needed to serve my court papers! Thank you Dustin. I will be using no one else for future PILB needs. I only recommend Spencer Investigations! Great Job! you deserve 6 stars!
K. Y.
Oct 24, 2016
Dustin not only got our results quickly, he is also certainly pleasant to work with! We have a difficult case, and Dustin made a lot of efforts and even used his extended network to help us. Dustin kept us posted even before we planned to follow up with him. Dustin is very professional, friendly, and helpful in everyway he can. We are so glad we found Dustin, and we can't imagine how else we were able to get our results without him. We sure will contact Dustin again for our future PI needs, and we strongly recommend Dustin!
Kelly Allin
Jun 06, 2016
Spencer Investigations helped my family tremendously in a very difficult, no actually near impossible, situation. They came through for us, dealing with a legal matter in another country and were professional, thorough, and true to their word (price). I highly recommend using Spencer Investigations to get your job done, no matter how incredibly hard that job may seem. You will not be disappointed.
Adela Pachol
Dec 27, 2015
I am honestly blown away at how quick Spencer was able to find my long lost brothers who were kidnapped almost thirty years ago. I had their social secutity numbers and he made a fair offer: if I can find them you pay, if I cannot then you dont pay. Sounded fair enough, so I sent him the SS numbers and literally within fifteen minutes or so he sent me info on what seemed to be the correct people.
In disbelief I pulled over and called the number given and sure enough, to my HUGE SURPRISE it was my half brother! Spencer made it seem effortless and so easy to do what two detectives thirty years ago couldnt do over the time period of about fifteen years. Technology is a marvelous thing and Spencer knows how to use it to do what he's best at! I highly recommend him to anyone.
My father was beyond excited when I came home that night to tell him that all it took was one phone call to the right man, and that man for us was Spencer! Thanks a million :
In disbelief I pulled over and called the number given and sure enough, to my HUGE SURPRISE it was my half brother! Spencer made it seem effortless and so easy to do what two detectives thirty years ago couldnt do over the time period of about fifteen years. Technology is a marvelous thing and Spencer knows how to use it to do what he's best at! I highly recommend him to anyone.
My father was beyond excited when I came home that night to tell him that all it took was one phone call to the right man, and that man for us was Spencer! Thanks a million :
Joffee Law
May 16, 2015
Dora Lane
Jan 06, 2015
I have used Dustin Grate for years and have received nothing but excellent service from him and Spencer Investigations. Dustin is very responsive and most importantly, seems to always find a way to locate the information needed. I know I can count on Dustin to locate a witness (he once found a guy living off the grid). He is creative and resourceful. His great personality doesn't hurt either.
Hy Forgeron
Nov 23, 2014
My firm has engaged Spencer Investigations for 3 separate matters now. Dustin Grate has done excellent work. He is a great witness interviewer and produces prompt, readable reports with plenty of backup material. For example, in one case he discovered a bullet fired by the police at our client and which was completely overlooked by the State's investigation.
In another case he worked, Dustin was able to prove that the State's "bullet fragment" allegedly shot into the victim was actually a metal piece broken off from a gun sight - no gun was ever fired at the "victim" at all. If you need reputable "on-time, on budget" service, this is the place to go.
In another case he worked, Dustin was able to prove that the State's "bullet fragment" allegedly shot into the victim was actually a metal piece broken off from a gun sight - no gun was ever fired at the "victim" at all. If you need reputable "on-time, on budget" service, this is the place to go.
Jamie Secrist
Jan 22, 2013
After weeks of no results from local law enforcement, we hired Dustin Drake. Dustin was able to accomplish the job we hired him for in less than 48 hours! This assignment was rather difficult and Dustin more than exceeded our expectations in getting it handled. His fee was very reasonable, especially considering how quickly and professionally he got the job done.
We will be using Dustin Grate and Spencer Investigations for all our future needs. We will also be highly recommending him to all our family and friends. Thank you Dustin! We couldn't be any happier with your results!
We will be using Dustin Grate and Spencer Investigations for all our future needs. We will also be highly recommending him to all our family and friends. Thank you Dustin! We couldn't be any happier with your results!
John Jones
Jan 05, 2013
It is clear that Janet has no clue as to what she is talking about. Dustin Grate and Spencer Investigations have been our investigator for many years. They have to deal with Crazy clients (like Janet Christensen apparently) and make them happy even when that is not possible. Moving on. Dustin has been amazing in every aspect of investigations performing beyond what we ask of him and completing tasks prior to deadlines. we could not have asked for a better investigator! Thanks Dustin Grate!
Crystal Huss
Jun 08, 2012
I have worked with Dustin Grate for more than seven years. Dustin, and Spencer Investigations, has always provided top-notch service and always makes themselves available for our projects, which includes many last minute requests. Dustin always goes above and beyond what is requested of him to provide the most accuracy and detail for each job assigned. Dustin's integrity cannot be questioned and he is a pleasure to work with.