Aaronson Investigations LLC
Missouri Private Investigations
Truth. Service. Community.
Investigative support for legal, corporate, insurance, financial, and private clients across Missouri.
Locates. Fraud research. Due diligence. Litigation and claims support.
Based in Oak Grove. Serving Missouri statewide.
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Free consultations. Defined services from $130. Surveillance from 4 hours / $520.
Start with a defined servicePerson locate — $130
Desktop research for one person; leads and a findings summary.Field verification — $260 / 2 hours
Document a Missouri location, address or business presence.Custom investigation — $520 / 4 hours
Start a defined legal, business or private assignment.Select an offer to review its scope and pay through Square. We confirm acceptance and scheduling before work begins. Travel and approved expenses are extra.Not sure where to start? Request a free consultation or call (816) 846-3002.
Investigative Services Across Missouri
Every assignment starts with a clear question. We combine records research, interviews, public-source intelligence, and field work to develop relevant facts, document findings, and help clients make informed decisions.Legal & Litigation Support
Witness and party locates, background and records research, witness interviews, scene and location documentation, case chronologies, and factual investigation for civil, criminal-defense, and family-law matters. We work to counsel’s scope, deadlines, and reporting requirements.Corporate & Workplace Investigations
Independent fact gathering for suspected internal misconduct, employee dishonesty, theft, policy concerns, and business disputes. Services may include interviews, authorized records review, public-source research, and documented field inquiries. We define the assignment with the business or its counsel before work begins.Insurance & Claims Investigations
Workers’ compensation and other claims-related inquiries for carriers, third-party administrators, employers, and counsel. Services include claimant activity documentation, surveillance, witness locates and interviews, location verification, and research supporting special investigations. Reports distinguish observed facts from information that remains unverified.Fraud, Financial & Asset Research
Research and documentation for suspected identity fraud, business fraud, financial irregularities, and judgment-related inquiries. We develop timelines, examine client-authorized materials, and research available business, property, ownership, and asset records. Findings can help clients and counsel assess leads and plan next steps; recovery is not guaranteed.Due Diligence & Business Intelligence
Public-record and open-source research on people, companies, ownership, business relationships, and potential concerns before a significant decision. Scope and intended use are reviewed first, with findings placed in context and source limitations explained.Locates, Background & OSINT Research
Skip tracing, difficult locates, property-owner research, relevant background records, and documentation of publicly available online and social-media information. We review lawful purpose before acceptance, distinguish leads from verified information, and identify follow-up work when records are incomplete.Private & Family Matters
Discreet fact gathering for personal concerns, family-law matters, missing-person inquiries, and difficult-to-resolve questions. Depending on the accepted scope, work may include locate research, records review, interviews, and surveillance. Attorney coordination is available when the matter involves an existing case.Case Review & Investigative Research
Organize existing records, build factual timelines, identify information gaps, and develop potential leads for unresolved or historical matters. Witness locates and follow-up inquiries are scoped to the information available and the client’s authority.Surveillance & Field Verification
Stationary and mobile surveillance, activity documentation, and scoped field inquiries across Missouri. Objectives, locations, scheduling, travel, and reporting are agreed in advance. Observations are documented objectively; a particular activity or outcome cannot be promised.Order by service or work block
Choose from locates, research, field documentation, legal and business investigations, claims support, and private matters. Defined services start at $130. Two-hour work blocks are $260 and initial four-hour investigation blocks are $520. Surveillance is $130/hour, with 4–12 hour selections.View all services, scopes & prices • Request a free consultation • Client pathwaysPayment covers the listed service or work block. We confirm lawful purpose, jurisdiction, conflicts, scope, availability and the engagement before work begins. Travel, mileage, outside-record fees and additional work require separate approval. Results are not guaranteed.
About Michael Aaronson | Founder
Aaronson Investigations was founded on a commitment to truth, professionalism, and service.Michael Aaronson brings experience in investigations, fraud prevention, security, and team leadership to the firm. His approach emphasizes discretion, objective documentation, and clear client communication.His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management and an Associate of Arts with a criminal justice concentration, alongside frontline management leadership training through the University of Denver.Areas of focus
Private investigations • Fraud research • Surveillance • Background research • Risk mitigation
Ashley Aaronson | Business Manager & Co-owner
Ashley Aaronson supports business operations and client coordination. Her background includes healthcare management and a degree in Healthcare Information Technology.
Aaronson Investigations LLC is owned by Michael and Ashley Aaronson.
We prioritize discretion, professionalism, and delivering clear, actionable results.
Order Investigative Services
Select a service. See the price. Pay securely through Square.
Choose a defined service or an initial investigative work block. For surveillance, select 4–12 hours for one investigator. We confirm lawful purpose, scope and scheduling before work begins.Surveillance • $130 per hour
4 hours — $520
5 hours — $650
6 hours — $780
7 hours — $910
8 hours — $1,040
9 hours — $1,170
10 hours — $1,300
11 hours — $1,430
12 hours — $1,560
Includes a standard written report and available photos/video. Four-hour minimum per deployment. Travel and mileage are additional with approval. Scheduling is confirmed after review.Locates & Research • Defined packages
Property Owner Locate — $130 • One Missouri property address.
Standard Skip Trace — $130 • One-person desktop locate research.
Enhanced Locate — $235 • Expanded desktop research for one difficult locate.
Background Research — $185 • One-person Missouri public-record package for an approved personal or litigation purpose.
OSINT / Social Media Research — $185 • One person or entity; up to three identified public profiles or sources.
Field Locate — $315 • Desktop lead review plus one local field attempt of up to two field hours.
Public Asset & Ownership Research — $350 • Available Missouri property and business-ownership leads for one person or entity.Field & Documentation • $260 / two-hour work block
Rapid Field Verification
Scene & Property Documentation
Illegal Dumping Documentation
Site & Property Risk Review
Each includes scoped factual observations and a concise findings summary. Access, location and travel are confirmed before dispatch. Surveillance is selected separately.Legal & Case Support
Records Research & Retrieval — $260 / 2 hours
Witness Interview — $260 / 2 hours
Case Conference & Testimony Preparation — $260 / 2 hours
Legal & Litigation Investigation — $520 / 4 hours
Historical & Unresolved Case Review — $520 / 4 hours
Documentary & Investigative Research — $520 / 4 hours
These are initial work blocks for the agreed matter. Court attendance, expert opinions, outside-record fees and additional work require a separate agreement.Business, Financial & Claims
Corporate & Workplace Investigation — $520 / 4 hours
Business Due Diligence — $520 / 4 hours
Fraud & Financial Case Review — $520 / 4 hours
Judgment & Recovery Research — $520 / 4 hours
Retail Theft & Loss Investigation — $520 / 4 hours
Insurance & Claims Investigation — $520 / 4 hours
Recorded Statement — $260 / 2 hours
Initial work blocks cover authorized fact gathering, research or review. Surveillance is purchased separately. A recorded statement requires consent; a verbatim transcript is separately quoted.Private & Community Matters
Private & Family Investigation — $520 / 4 hours
Missing-Person Research — $520 / 4 hours
School Residency Verification — $520 / 4 hours
Real Estate & Showing Safety Research — $260 / 2 hours
Authority and lawful purpose are reviewed before work. These services provide factual research and documentation. They do not guarantee a locate, safety or a particular decision. For an emergency, contact emergency services.Custom Investigative Work
2 hours $260 • 4 hours $520 • 6 hours $780
8 hours $1,040 • 10 hours $1,300 • 12 hours $1,560
Select a prepaid block for another defined Missouri investigative assignment. The four-hour surveillance minimum still applies.Advance Retainers • For ongoing or custom matters
$520 • $1,040 • $1,560
Choose an advance amount to be credited against authorized investigative work at $130/hour and approved expenses. We provide an itemized accounting and refund any unused balance. The amount funds your case budget; travel and other approved costs may reduce the hours it covers. Scope, engagement and scheduling are confirmed before work. Custom retainer amounts are available by Square invoice.What happens after payment?
We review Missouri jurisdiction, lawful purpose, conflicts, scope and availability, then confirm the engagement and schedule in writing. Payment reserves a service amount; it does not confirm a date or start an investigation. If we cannot accept your order before work starts, your service payment is refunded in full.Clear scope. No surprise add-ons.
Payment covers the listed package or work block. Additional work, travel, mileage and outside-record costs require your separate approval. Mileage is $0.85/mile; extended travel time is $65/hour, with a 30-mile local travel-time radius. Distance measurement and travel terms are confirmed before dispatch. Advertised prices include electronic processing costs. Any legally applicable tax is itemized separately. Findings and successful locates are not guaranteed.Background research is not offered here for employment, housing, credit or insurance-eligibility decisions. Sensitive records and detailed identifiers are collected after acceptance through an agreed method.Need help choosing? Request a free consultation.
Already paid? Use the form below with your Square receipt/reference number and a short, non-sensitive overview.
Founder’s Note
"This firm was built not only to solve problems, but to serve with purpose. My goal is to build something that protects clients while investing back into the community for years to come."— Michael Aaronson
Who We Serve
A focused investigation starts with the decision you need to make. Choose the pathway that fits your matter, then share your objective, Missouri location, deadline, and the documentation you need.Private & Family Clients
Personal concerns deserve careful, discreet attention. Explore locate requests, family-law fact gathering, background research, missing-person inquiries and other sensitive matters. Lawful purpose and scope are reviewed before work begins.
Discuss a private matter • Choose a serviceLegal • Corporate • Insurance • Financial
Explore the professional-client pathways below. Select an initial service block online, or request a consultation to define a larger assignment.
Legal & LitigationSupport for attorneys and legal teams handling civil disputes, criminal defense, family law, and judgment-related matters.Witness and party locates, interviews, case timelines, records research, and scene documentation help counsel evaluate facts and prepare the next step.Include your deadline, location, case objective, and reporting requirements.Discuss legal support
Insurance & ClaimsInvestigative support for insurers, third-party administrators, employers, and counsel.Claims research, claimant activity documentation, surveillance, witness inquiries, and field verification are scoped around the questions that need to be answered.Share the assignment objective, relevant Missouri locations, time constraints, and reporting format.Discuss a claims assignment
Corporate & WorkplaceIndependent fact gathering for business owners, management teams, and counsel.Internal concerns, suspected theft or dishonesty, business disputes, and due diligence can be addressed through scoped research, interviews, and authorized document review.Describe the concern, the business’s authority to request work, and the decision the findings will support.Discuss a business matter
Financial & Real EstateResearch for financial professionals, investors, property professionals, and counsel evaluating a person, entity, property, or potential loss.Available ownership and asset records, business relationships, fraud-related timelines, property-owner locates, and due diligence can help clarify the facts.Share the intended use and records already available.Discuss research needs
Missouri Service Areas
Based in Oak Grove, Missouri, Aaronson Investigations accepts assignments throughout the state. Research and field work are planned around your location, objectives, deadline, and budget.Kansas City & Western Missouri
Kansas City, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, Liberty, Raytown, Warrensburg, and Sedalia.St. Louis & Eastern Missouri
St. Louis, St. Charles, O’Fallon, Chesterfield, Wentzville, and surrounding communities.Central Missouri
Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville, and Rolla.Southwest Missouri
Springfield, Joplin, Ozark, Branson, and Neosho.Northern Missouri
St. Joseph, Maryville, Chillicothe, Kirksville, and Hannibal.Southeast Missouri
Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, and Farmington.Smaller communities and rural counties are welcome. Tell us the city or county where assistance is needed; availability, travel, and assignment terms are confirmed in your quote.Discuss a Missouri assignment
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer retainers?
Yes. Choose an advance retainer of $520, $1,040 or $1,560 for an ongoing or custom Missouri matter. Funds are credited against authorized work at $130/hour and approved expenses. We provide an itemized accounting and refund any unused balance. Scope, engagement and scheduling are confirmed before work begins. Larger or custom amounts are available by Square invoice.Defined service packages and hourly work blocks are also available. A retainer funds your case budget; it does not guarantee completion or a fixed number of field hours when approved expenses apply.
Can I select and pay for a service online?
Yes. Choose a service and any listed hour block, review the price and scope, then continue to secure Square checkout. Surveillance is available in 4–12 hour blocks at $130 per hour. We review lawful purpose, Missouri jurisdiction, conflicts and availability before confirming the assignment. If we cannot accept before work begins, your service payment is refunded in full. Keep your Square receipt/reference number for follow-up.
Are results guaranteed?
No. Records may be incomplete or outdated, and a person may not be located or observed. We agree on the research scope and deliverables, rather than promising a particular outcome.
Where can you investigate?We serve clients with investigative needs throughout Missouri, from metropolitan areas to smaller communities and rural counties. Tell us the location and scope so we can confirm availability, travel, current licensing, and case acceptance before work begins.
What should I send initially?
Your contact details, the service or case type, a general location, and a short description of your lawful purpose. Do not send Social Security numbers, financial credentials, private medical records, or sensitive evidence through the initial form.
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Use the specific Square link or invoice sent for your assignment. Include the approved request/reference number when requested.Pay for an approved Property Owner Locate — $130
Standard Skip Trace ($130), Enhanced Locate ($235), balances and agreed additional work: use the Square instructions sent with your approval.For a new prepaid service, view all services and prices. For help matching a payment to your case, contact the agency with your receipt or invoice reference. Please do not submit card details through an inquiry form.
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Free Consultation & Contact
Tell us what you need to establish.Use this free consultation for legal support, business and workplace concerns, insurance claims, fraud or financial research, private matters, and custom assignments.1. Share the essentials.
Include your client type, objective, Missouri city or county, deadline, and preferred contact method. A brief overview is enough to start.2. Confirm the scope.
We review lawful purpose, conflicts, jurisdiction, licensing, availability, and case acceptance, then discuss the work and deliverables.3. Review your proposal.
Receive an estimate, proposed terms, travel details, and any agreement or retainer requirements.4. Begin the assignment.
Work starts after acceptance and the required agreement and payment.Your initial consultation is free. Submitting this form does not start an investigation. Please do not include Social Security numbers, account credentials, medical records, or sensitive evidence in an initial inquiry.For a defined locate or research request, Order a Service. Existing clients can use Payment Support.
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