Star Investigations & Legal Services
Serving Southern & Central California
Star Investigations & Legal Services
Serving Southern & Central California
Welcome
Star Investigations is a licensed private investigation agency serving all of California. We also offer nationwide services through our affiliate partners.
Our investigators have over 50 years of combined law enforcement and private investigation experience, specializing in many areas of investigation.
About Us
EXPERIENCE
A STAR WAS BORN
A STAR WAS BORN
Star Investigations & Legal Services was founded by retired Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Rick Hippach over a decade ago. Following his career in law enforcement he earned a Bachelors Degree (BA) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Political Science.
Before venturing on his own, Rick was employed by the L
Star Investigations & Legal Services was founded by retired Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Rick Hippach over a decade ago. Following his career in law enforcement he earned a Bachelors Degree (BA) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Political Science.
Before venturing on his own, Rick was employed by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as a Background Investigator and later took positions with Riverside and Ventura Counties as a criminal defense investigator.
A STAR WAS BORN
A STAR WAS BORN
A STAR WAS BORN
In 2007 Rick decided to use his investigative experience and education to establish a professional private investigation firm that stood out from its competitors, and thus Star Investigations & Legal Services was born.
It was not long before business took off and gained a solid client base that increased through the years. And, in 2018,
In 2007 Rick decided to use his investigative experience and education to establish a professional private investigation firm that stood out from its competitors, and thus Star Investigations & Legal Services was born.
It was not long before business took off and gained a solid client base that increased through the years. And, in 2018, we opened an office in Arroyo Grande, CA (Central Coast), where, in addition to investigation services, we provide Live Scan and ink roll fingerprinting.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A STAR WAS BORN
WHAT TO EXPECT
Professionalism, integrity, reliability and genuine concern for his reputation is the reason Star Investigations was successful and continues to thrive after a decade in business.
Rick expects nothing less from his team of investigators who between them have over 50 years of law enforcement and criminal defense experience.
SERVICES
CRIMINAL
Defense
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Maybe you have an idea of how you or someone else ended up being wrongfully accused. You might have a strong gut feeling of what really happened, but no real proof. Our criminal investigators can follow up on your suspicions and turn your theories into facts. Rest assured that all of our clients remain 100 percent confidential.
EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
EMPLOYMENT
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Regardless of the size of your business, pre-employment screening is a necessary hiring practice to avoid lawsuits and costly hiring mistakes. Gone are the days of a simple reference check and a few phone calls to screen new employees. Amid security concerns, corporate scandals, and workplace violence, sexual harassment, etc., pre-employment screening has been gaining ground. Investigating the background of a potential hire can help minimize the risk of negligent-hiring lawsuits.
COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUNDS
Backgrounds
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Star Investigations offers a range of screening packages to best suit your needs and budget. Before you make a personal or business investment with a company or individual, you should know what and who you are dealing with. Don't be fooled by the "Comprehensive Background" reports offered by most competitors.
WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS
Workplace
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Star Investigations and Legal Services provides this level of service and commitment to our clients. When recruiting or terminating an employee or even acquiring or merging a business, intelligent information is a vital and necessary commodity. Star's team of investigators can provide this level of information gathering to best assist your attorney(s) when conducting a workplace investigation.
SURVEILLANCE
Surveillance
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Star Investigations & Legal Services provides or clients with highly trained and professional surveillance experts to handle some of the most difficult situations, from single operative assignments to multiple team investigations. Common operations: infidelity, child custody, fraud & false insurance claims, workplace violence, personal injury lawsuits, criminal investigations...
INFIDELITY
Infidelity
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Intimate relationships are a cornerstone of one’s social life, and having a loving spouse can transform anyone’s life. Unfortunately, even under the best circumstances, problems can arise that sometimes lead down the sad but realistic road of infidelity. It can happen to men and women, and a wide variety of situations can cause such distress. If you are suspicious of a cheating partner, you have a right to get to the bottom of it.
CHILD CUSTODY
Custody
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In case of a divorce or separation a child custody investigation done correctly can help make sure that the children involved stay safe. A parent, guardian or grandparent may need a child custody investigator to determine what the child's experience is like with a custody or non-custody parent. Investigations of parents sometimes reveal chronic neglect, child abuse, unsavory relations, or parental alcoholism or drug abuse.
LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING
LIVE SCAN & INK ROLL
$25 LS - $35 Ink Roll
AVAILABLE AT CENTRAL COAST OFFICE Our technicians were trained on the job with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and are California Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI approved, providing our customers with quality services.
LOCATION: 1303 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 101, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420