Welcome

I'm Armando Zatarain your Orange County Private Investigator. I am a licensed California Private Detective, CA PI #22864. My staff and I serve the general public, Attorneys, Business Owners and Corporations with a variety of investigative services. Whether you have a need in Santa Ana, Orange County, Los Angeles, The Inland Empire or anywhere in California you can depend on my staff of well trained investigators to handle your case fast, efficiently and for a reasonable fee. Call us anytime for assistance. As an Orange County Private Investigator, my staff and I are at your service around the clock 24/7 at

949-383-0300

Breaking News!

January 29, 2024
Newport Beach, CA

Armando Zatarain is pleased to announce the ability to offer personal protection services through a new line of business entitled "Zatarain Security". This newly establised business will offer plainclothes* protection both armed and unarmed for individuals and businesses. Zatarain Security will operate separately from Armando Zatarain Investigations. This security company will provide highly trained personnel who are retired law enforcemnt and former military to clients for their protection needs. Highly experienced and well trained men and women who are the finest in their chosen profession. Zatarain Securtiy hopes you will consider these professionals for your needs and those of your clients. Zatarain Security is both licesned and insured. Their PPO number is #121990.

*Also, Zatarain Security will be offering uniformed security officers, both armed and unarmed shortly. For more information, contact Armando Zatarain at (949) 383-0300

• Our Specialty

  Criminal Defense Investigations where my staff and I work together with you and your attorney to properly defend your case. We have helped hundreds of people either prove their innocence or receive reduced charges.
  
  You will find us to be highly dependable and ethical. Our credibility is just as important as yours. We strive to make our services suit your bottom line. That means winning.

• California's Top Rated Local® Private Investigators Award Winner: Zatarain Investigations

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California & Mexico

Investigations in Mexico is another specialty of Armando Zatarain Investigations. We're bilingual and have a deep understanding of Mexican laws as well as many high level contacts in Mexico.

With our extensive network of law enforcement personnel in California and Mexico we can literally have boots on the ground in Mexico for an investigation within 24 hours.