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San Jose Private Investigator

Costa Rica cases, worked on the ground by our partners

Send us the custody, skip tracing and legal matters that point to San Jose, Costa Rica. Our trusted partners do the legwork in the Central Valley, and you get each result in writing.

Why Tracked N Solved?

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When you call, you reach investigators who live in your area, never a call center reading a script.

We are members of a global association of private investigators.
Real investigators who live and work in the areas we serve, not office staff reading a script.
Offices in Idaho, Colorado, Washington, Alabama and Mississippi, with coverage in Wyoming.
We do not outsource our work, and we do not make promises we cannot keep.
A vetted network of partners in Canada, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
Reports built for attorneys, law firms and public defenders, with evidence that stands up in court.
We find hard-to-find people, family breakdowns, fraud and theft.
We treat missing persons, runaways and silent relatives as more than cases.
We answer honestly about what we can and cannot do before you hire us.
Our founder, Mitch, started Tracked N Solved because people desperate for answers were being ignored.
We call you back, we keep digging, and we treat your case like our own family's.

Tracked N Solved Services

Background ChecksFast, thorough background checks on people, tenants and business partners so you decide with facts.
Criminal DefenseSkilled investigators uncover evidence, find witnesses and prepare records for defense attorneys.
Cheating SpouseDiscreet investigators gather clear evidence of infidelity through legal, professionally run surveillance.
Child CustodyOur investigators document parenting time and the home environment for your attorney.
InsuranceExperienced investigators expose fraudulent claims through surveillance and careful fact-finding.
People FinderWe locate missing persons, lost relatives and old contacts, wherever they have moved.
Process ServerWe deliver legal documents quickly and properly, with a signed proof of service.
Skip TracingProfessional tracers locate hard-to-find debtors, witnesses and people who stopped answering.
SurveillanceProfessional covert surveillance documenting infidelity, claim fraud or threats to your safety.
Personal InjuryThorough investigators gather accident evidence, witness statements and photographs for your claim.
FraudInvestigators uncover insurance and financial fraud and document it for court.

Contact Tracked N Solved

Tell us what you need. An investigator reads every message and calls you back.

We call you back to talk through your situation in private.
We tell you what we can do, what it takes and what we cannot do.
You decide whether to hire us. There is no pressure.
We keep your case details private from start to finish.

Secure and confidential: your information is encrypted and never shared.

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San Jose Investigation Hotline

(866) 437-4087

Dial our free hotline and say what you need learned in San Jose.

About San Jose, Costa Rica

San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica. It lies in the Central Valley, with green mountains and volcanoes all around it. We have no office in Costa Rica. We handle San Jose cases through trusted international partners.

Coffee grows on the hills around the city, and the farms are part of daily life there. Many visitors tour a coffee estate and taste the harvest. The mild air of the valley draws people from far away.

Beyond the valley, the country opens up to cloud forest and volcano trails. The Pacific coast lies on one side and the Caribbean coast on the other. Hikers and bird watchers come to see the wildlife. Surf towns and quiet beaches draw crowds on weekends.

Spanish is the main language. English is common in tourism, so hotel staff and tour guides often use both. Visitors from the north find it easy to ask for help. Shop owners and bus drivers are used to guests who are still learning the language.

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Many expats and retirees have settled in and around the city. Some came for work, and others wanted a slower pace. They form close groups through clubs, churches and neighborhood meetings.

The wet season brings afternoon showers and turns the hills a deep green. Most families plan their errands around the rain. Life in the valley keeps moving all year, and neighbors still gather in the plazas and cafes.

Back in the United States, a family or law office may find that a matter reaching San Jose feels remote. Records, contacts and old friends may sit in two countries at once. Without local help, the trail is hard to read. That is why we send a San Jose private investigator to read it on the spot.

For that reason, our work as a San Jose private investigator runs through trusted partners. They know the city, the towns nearby and how local business gets done. You choose the answers you need, and they do the fieldwork in person.

Families who search for a Costa Rica private investigator want someone who knows the ground. Parents who want a Costa Rica child custody investigator usually begin like this. Each of them begins with a call in English. Many also ask for a Costa Rica private investigator because the trail runs through more than one place.

On that call, we listen first. We explain each step, say what is possible and name the limits. Some matters reach other countries in Central America, and we plan those with the same care.

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How Tracked N Solved can help San Jose, Costa Rica

Some cases begin at a kitchen table back home and end up in the Central Valley. A parent may have left with a child, or a former partner may have moved money. We take the matter, ask about every detail and write down every update. You never have to guess where things stand.

We keep no office in Costa Rica. Our trusted international partners cover the country for us. They know the local customs and surroundings well. Skilled at investigations, they also move throughout Costa Rica with ease.

How does a case run? We talk by phone, then settle the goal and the pace of your updates. Out in the field, our partners do the legwork while we write up the results. Each method stays within the law. When the plan shifts, we tell you first.

Worry about a child calls for quick, calm answers. If you want a San Jose child custody investigator, we begin by hearing what you already know. Who traveled with the child, when did you last talk, and which records exist? Next, our partners visit schools, clinics, churches and the homes of relatives. Afterward, your attorney reads a dated, plain account of each thing they learn.

Lenders and law firms also ask us for a San Jose background check. It can show who someone really is and where that person works. We can also arrange a San Jose process server to put papers into the correct hands. You get every finding in simple words and keep the file neat for counsel.

Finding the right person is often step one. To do that, we turn to San Jose skip tracing. We start with records, then talk to friends, coworkers and kin of the one you wish to find. Every lead gets careful follow-up, and we say which ones hold up and which fall apart.

Want to begin? Call us toll free on (866) 437-4087. Phone us, and we will sort through what is possible. Your details stay private with us. We never promise a result, but we always give honest answers.

Family cases abroad

We find a mother or father who moved a child to Costa Rica.
We confirm where a retired relative now lives in the valley.
We trace an adult son or daughter who has cut off contact.
We record who looks after a child during a long visit abroad.
We locate an ex who moved away and still owes support.
We learn who a new online partner really is before you travel.
We verify a landlord before a family member signs rental papers.
We learn what pulled a relative to a coffee town.

Legal matters

We reach a witness who left the country before a hearing.
We help counsel serve papers on a defendant living near San Jose.
We trace a judgment debtor whose address and accounts changed.
We pull public records in Costa Rica for an attorney's file.
We interview the neighbors and coworkers of a party you cannot reach.
We confirm a party's current home before a mediation date.
We prepare dated photos and notes from the field for the trial team.
We locate a respondent who never answers the door or the phone.

Money and business deals

We review the background of a San Jose firm before any deal is signed.
We investigate a supplier who cashed your check and stopped replying.
We trace a co-owner who took the company's cash.
We look for property or accounts a spouse moved while the divorce was pending.
We review a buyer's track record before a big order ships.
We follow wired funds that landed in a foreign account.
We find a past employee who kept the firm's laptops and tools.
We trace a web shop owner who stopped replying after a payment.

Why People Run to Costa Rica to Hide

Custody Disputes

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A custody fight can pull a family toward a new country. A child may be living near coffee hills and mountains while the parent back home waits for news. The distance feels huge, and the questions pile up night after night.

If you are that parent, take heart. Every child leaves a record. Schools, doctors, relatives and friends all remember who came and went. Our partners follow those leads patiently, and you receive each update from us in writing. Often that first small lead turns out to be the most useful one.

Legal Actions

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Attorneys sometimes handle a case that reaches into Costa Rica. The other side may own a home, hold a job or have friends in the Central Valley. The paperwork from that case still matters. Each piece can show where someone lives and works, and who they see.

Leases, jobs, court papers and phone numbers all leave a trail. Our partners work those leads carefully, inside the law, and they note every detail. Your attorney receives a written report of each finding. A San Jose litigation investigation keeps that work clear from day one to the final report.

Hiding Assets

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When a marriage ends or a lawsuit begins, some people shift money or property out of reach. They may list it under a cousin or buy something overseas. Records usually remain, even when the owner is far away.

A move on paper seldom erases the trail. Purchases, deals and relatives can all point back to the source. Through our partners, we follow such leads lawfully and report to your attorney. Legal advice is not our role, and results depend on each case. Still, we keep looking where others stop, and we report what we find.

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Our Experience

We offer over 70 years of combined experience and expertise in the area of investigation.

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Law Enforcement

Our investigators come with the experience of former military and law enforcement.

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Our Resources

We have a variety of resources that help make us the top choice for people throughout the San Jose area and across Costa Rica.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive list of services to help with all of your investigative needs.

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Domestic Investigations

We offer a variety of services from searching for people to helping people fight for custody.

Searching & Surveillance

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Fraud

Do you need to investigate someone for fraud? We can help with professional surveillance services.

Finding the Truth

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Law Firms

Are you an attorney in need of a private investigator? We have you covered.

Assisting Attorney's

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Background Investigations

Whether investigating cold cases or doing criminal background checks, we help you find the truth.

Finding the Truth

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Criminal Defense Investigations

Do you need someone to investigate a criminal case or perform a criminal investigation?

Searching & Surveillance

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Insurance Investigations

Do you need assistance investigating insurance fraud?

Evaluating Insurance Claims

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Process Serving

Do you need assistance serving legal papers?

You Have Been Served

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Skip Tracing

Do you need a professional tracker to find someone?

Professional Trackers

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