Private Investigators
Memphis Trusts.
Licensed, discreet, and court-ready private investigation services throughout Memphis and the Mid-South — infidelity investigations, surveillance, background checks, child custody documentation, corporate fraud, skip tracing, and more. Every case handled by a licensed investigator. Every consultation confidential.
"Memphis runs on relationships — and when those relationships break down, you need answers built on facts, not assumptions. We built Delator Group to deliver exactly that."
Not just an
opinion.
If you're searching for a private investigator in Memphis, you're likely in one of the most difficult situations of your life. Maybe you suspect your spouse is being unfaithful and you're searching for a cheating spouse investigator near me. Maybe you're a business owner who needs a corporate fraud investigation in Memphis because something doesn't add up financially. Maybe you're an attorney who needs a licensed Memphis PI for litigation support, or a parent trying to document a custody order violation in Tennessee. Whatever brought you here, you deserve a straight answer, a fair price, and a professional investigator who actually shows up and does the work.
Delator Group is a Tennessee-based private investigation agency built specifically to be the alternative to the predatory practices that have damaged trust in this industry — subcontracted, unlicensed investigators; retainers that get burned with nothing to show; surveillance that ends early when it's inconvenient; and reports too vague to actually use. We do the opposite. Every case is handled by a licensed Tennessee investigator, billed transparently, and documented to a standard that holds up whether you're using it for peace of mind, a divorce filing, a custody hearing, or a civil case.
Whether you searched for "private investigator near me," "PI Memphis TN," "licensed investigator Shelby County," "affordable private investigator Memphis," or "best private investigation agency in Tennessee," you've landed in the right place.
Investigation services
for every situation.
Infidelity & Cheating Spouse Investigations
Discreet surveillance and evidence-gathering for individuals who suspect a spouse or partner of cheating. Time-stamped photo and video documentation, activity logs, and professional reporting suitable for divorce proceedings.
Child Custody & Family Investigations
Documentation of custody order violations, parenting time interference, child welfare concerns, and co-parenting non-compliance — formatted for use in Tennessee family court.
Surveillance Services
Mobile and stationary surveillance for personal, legal, and corporate matters. Covert vehicle and foot surveillance, photo and video documentation, and full-day or multi-day coverage.
Background Checks & Due Diligence
Comprehensive background investigations for personal relationships, business partnerships, tenants, employees, and pre-marital due diligence.
Corporate & Business Fraud Investigations
Investigations into business partner theft, embezzlement, vendor fraud, employee misconduct, workers' compensation fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Missing Persons & Locate Services
Locating missing family members, estranged relatives, debtors, witnesses, and individuals who are avoiding contact — using legal skip tracing and database research.
Process Serving
Professional, legally compliant process service throughout Davidson County and Middle Tennessee — including difficult-to-serve individuals.
Insurance & Workers' Compensation Investigations
Surveillance and documentation for insurance carriers investigating suspected claims fraud, malingering, and activity inconsistent with reported injuries.
Litigation Support & Attorney Services
Witness location, evidence gathering, asset searches, and field investigation in support of civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law cases.
Digital & Social Media Investigations
Online identity verification, social media investigation, and digital footprint analysis for dating safety, fraud concerns, and background verification.
Hidden Asset & Divorce Investigations
Financial investigations to identify hidden bank accounts, undisclosed property, and concealed income during divorce proceedings.
Counter-Surveillance & Bug Sweeps
Technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) to detect hidden cameras, audio recording devices, and GPS trackers in homes, vehicles, and offices.
Local knowledge
matters.
Memphis is a city of deep neighborhoods, sprawling suburbs, and a fast-moving logistics and healthcare economy — and that mix brings unique investigative challenges. A large, spread-out metro area means more cross-county relationships, more out-of-town business dealings, more online dating activity, and more people who are difficult to locate using standard databases alone. A local Memphis private investigator understands the geography, the traffic patterns, the neighborhoods where surveillance is easy versus difficult, and the local court systems where your case may ultimately be used.
Delator Group investigators are familiar with Shelby County and the surrounding counties — Fayette, Tipton, and DeSoto (Mississippi) — and conduct surveillance and investigations throughout Memphis's neighborhoods, suburbs, and the broader Mid-South metro area. Whether your case involves Downtown Memphis, the suburbs of Germantown and Collierville, or rural areas outside the city limits, our investigators know how to operate effectively and discreetly across the entire region.
We also understand Tennessee law — including what evidence is admissible in Tennessee courts, what surveillance methods are legal under Tennessee statute, and how Tennessee family and civil courts evaluate investigative evidence. This matters. An out-of-state agency or a generic national "find a PI" service often doesn't understand these nuances, and evidence gathered improperly can be thrown out — wasting your money and your time.
Shelby County
Core service area — Memphis proper, including Downtown, Midtown, and all metro neighborhoods.
Germantown & Collierville
Affluent eastern suburbs — frequent family law and corporate cases.
Cordova & Bartlett
Northeast Memphis suburbs with full surveillance coverage.
DeSoto County, MS
Southaven, Olive Branch, and Hernando — cross-border coverage available.
How it works.
Confidential Consultation
Every engagement starts with a free, confidential conversation. Call or email us, describe your situation, and we'll tell you honestly whether an investigation is the right next step — and what it would likely involve. We don't pressure anyone into hiring us, and we don't guarantee outcomes we can't control.
Transparent Scope & Pricing
If you decide to move forward, you'll receive a written agreement that clearly outlines the scope of work, hourly rates, and any retainer terms — with no vague "administrative fees" or hidden charges. You'll always know what you're paying for.
Investigation
A licensed Delator investigator — not a subcontractor — conducts the work according to the agreed plan. For surveillance cases, this means full coverage of the hours you're paying for, including evenings and weekends when your case requires it.
Documentation & Reporting
You receive a professional written report with time-stamped evidence, specific observations, and documentation formatted to be usable — whether that's for your own peace of mind, a divorce attorney, or a Tennessee courtroom.
Next Steps
We'll discuss what the findings mean and what your options are. If you need to escalate to legal action, we can work directly with your attorney or refer you to qualified Tennessee family or civil law attorneys in our network.
What sets us
apart.
The private investigation industry in Tennessee has a trust problem. Too many agencies subcontract cases to unlicensed or inexperienced investigators, bill for hours that were never worked, and deliver vague reports that can't actually be used for anything. Delator Group was built specifically to be different.
Licensed Investigators Only
Every case is handled by a Tennessee-licensed investigator — never an unlicensed subcontractor you've never met.
Transparent, Itemized Billing
Every invoice shows exactly what you're paying for — time, activity, and documentation — with no vague add-on fees.
No Retainer Burning
We don't manufacture billable hours to drain your retainer. Every hour is necessary and documented. Unused funds are returned.
Full-Day Coverage
If your case needs evening or overnight surveillance, that's what you get — we don't leave because it's convenient for us.
Court-Ready Reports
Specific, time-stamped, professionally formatted documentation that holds up under legal scrutiny.
Free Confidential Consultations
No pressure, no obligation — just a straight answer about whether an investigation makes sense for your situation.
"From Downtown and the Medical District to Cordova and Germantown — wherever your case takes us in Shelby County, we go."
Memphis &
The Mid-South.
Delator Group provides private investigation services throughout Memphis, Shelby County, and all surrounding Mid-South communities. Whether you're located in the heart of Downtown Memphis or in one of the surrounding suburbs and counties, our investigators can respond quickly and operate discreetly throughout the region.
Common questions.
How much does a private investigator cost in Nashville, TN?
+Private investigator rates in Tennessee typically range based on the type of investigation, the complexity of the case, and the hours required. Rather than quoting a generic number that doesn't apply to your situation, we provide a free consultation where we discuss your specific case and give you a transparent, written estimate before any work begins — with no hidden fees or vague "administrative charges."
Is hiring a private investigator legal in Tennessee?
+Yes. Hiring a licensed private investigator in Tennessee is completely legal, and licensed investigators are regulated by the Tennessee Private Investigation and Polygraph Commission (TIPPC). What matters is that the investigation is conducted lawfully — surveillance in public spaces and places with no reasonable expectation of privacy is generally permissible, while trespassing, illegal wiretapping, or accessing restricted records is not. A licensed Tennessee investigator knows exactly where those lines are.
How long does a typical investigation take?
+It depends entirely on the type of case. A background check might be completed within days. An infidelity surveillance case often requires multiple sessions over one to several weeks to establish a reliable pattern. A missing persons or skip trace case can range from hours to weeks depending on how much information is available to start with. During your consultation, we'll give you a realistic estimate based on your specific situation.
Will my spouse or the person being investigated find out?
+Discretion is fundamental to our work. Our investigators are trained specifically to avoid detection during surveillance — being "burned" by a subject is one of the worst outcomes for an investigation, and our team takes it seriously. That said, no investigator can guarantee with absolute certainty that a subject will never become suspicious for unrelated reasons. What we can guarantee is that our methods are designed to minimize that risk as much as possible.
Can the evidence be used in a Tennessee divorce or custody case?
+Evidence obtained legally — through surveillance in public areas, documented observations, and proper reporting — can generally be used in Tennessee family court proceedings, though it's ultimately up to your attorney and the judge how it's weighted. We format every report to be as useful as possible to attorneys, with specific timestamps, locations, and documented observations rather than vague summaries.
Do you offer payment plans or work with attorneys directly?
+We regularly work directly with Tennessee attorneys on litigation support cases, and billing arrangements can be discussed during your consultation. We're happy to coordinate directly with your legal counsel if you have one, or refer you to a qualified Tennessee attorney if you need one.
What's the difference between Delator Group and other Memphis PI agencies?
+The biggest differences are licensing, transparency, and follow-through. We don't subcontract cases to unlicensed investigators, we don't pad invoices with vague fees, we don't end surveillance early because it's convenient, and we don't write vague reports that can't actually be used. If you've been burned by another agency before, we've likely seen the exact pattern — and we built our business specifically not to operate that way.
How do I get started?
+Call us at (629) 310-8667 or email contact@delatorgroup.com. Your initial consultation is free and completely confidential — there's no pressure and no obligation. We'll listen to your situation and give you an honest assessment of your options.
Not sure where
to start?
If you're not yet sure whether your situation warrants a professional investigation, Delator Group offers free, confidential assessment tools developed by our licensed investigators. These tools walk you through your specific situation and give you an honest read on what you're dealing with.
Speak with a licensed
investigator today.
Whether you need a cheating spouse investigation, a background check, custody documentation, corporate fraud investigation, or any other private investigation service in Memphis or anywhere in Tennessee — your consultation is free, confidential, and obligation-free.