West Michigan Private Investigator — 34+ Years Experience
Salerno Investigations brings over 34 years of investigative experience to criminal defense, personal injury, child custody, and domestic cases across Michigan — delivering the evidence and documentation that moves cases forward.
What We Do
Built for the evidentiary demands of litigation. Every assignment is handled with precision, discretion, and proper documentation.
Witness location and interviews, alibi verification, crime scene documentation, and background investigation on complainants — giving defense counsel the full picture before trial.
Specialized investigative services for insurance carriers, adjusters, and defense counsel — delivering documented, court-ready findings.
Independent accident documentation, claimant surveillance, witness canvassing, and social media evidence collection to support or challenge liability claims.
On-scene investigation of accident and crash sites — thorough canvassing, evidence documentation, neighborhood and witness interviews, and video canvas.
Professionally conducted recorded witness and party statements — properly documented and formatted for use in legal proceedings.
Stationary and mobile surveillance with photo and video documentation. Detailed logs admissible for legal proceedings.
Locating hard-to-find witnesses, defendants, and individuals using professional databases and field methods honed over 34 years.
Thorough background research on individuals relevant to your case — criminal history, civil records, associates, and more.
Discreet monitoring of workplace environments to identify theft, misconduct, or harassment — providing employers and legal counsel with documented evidence.
Discreet investigation supporting custody disputes, domestic litigation, and family law matters — documenting behavior and gathering admissible evidence.
Covert field operations deploying trained undercover operatives to gather evidence where traditional surveillance cannot reach — ideal for internal theft, fraud, workplace misconduct, and complex organizational investigations.
Comprehensive investigations into workplace threats, violent incidents, and hostile behavior — providing employers, HR, and legal counsel with documented findings to act on.
Professional evaluation of credible threats against individuals, businesses, and organizations — identifying risk levels and providing actionable intelligence to protect people and property.
Discreet protective monitoring of individuals, families, executives, and assets — providing a documented security presence and early warning of developing threats.
The Difference
Private investigation work for litigation demands more than a license — it demands experience reading people, documenting facts precisely, and understanding what attorneys need in evidence and testimony.
Patrick Salerno brings over 34 years of professional investigative experience to every case. From criminal defense and personal injury to child custody and domestic matters, Salerno Investigations operates with the professionalism and discretion that attorneys depend on.
You'll reach a real person who knows your case, not a call center.
Reports and evidence prepared with evidentiary standards in mind from the start.
All investigations conducted confidentially. Your client and case details stay protected.
Based in West Michigan, operating across the state wherever your case requires.
"When you need a witness found, a scene documented, or a claimant's story verified — timing matters. We move when you need us to move."
— Patrick J. Salerno, Owner
Where We Operate
Headquartered in Sparta, West Michigan. Available statewide for cases that require it.
Get In Touch
All inquiries are confidential. Whether you have an active case that needs immediate field work or want to establish a working relationship for future referrals, reach out directly.