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Welcome to Mason Investigative Solutions. We hope that the following information is useful in your pursuit of the truth. Thanks for visiting us!

Locating Driving History Records

February 12, 2021 by Steven Mason

If you’ve been a private investigator for any length of time, chances are you’ve researched an individual’s driving history – a significant source of information and intelligence in almost any type of legal case, from civil litigation to family law. Such an investigation can uncover information about vehicles associated with the individual, locations frequented, alcohol […]

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Google Search Like a Private Investigator

April 25, 2020 by Steven Mason

Without question, one could argue that Google is a private investigator’s No. 1 resource when beginning an investigation. It’s no secret that Google is the go-to source for information about people, businesses and locations. According to Reliablesoft.net, as of 2020 Google’s market share remains between 70% and 91%, making it far and away the dominant […]

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5 Lessons Lawyers Taught Me

November 15, 2019 by Steven Mason

“If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” -Sir Isaac Newton For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of working with attorneys investigating some of the most high-profile civil and criminal cases in the country. Along the way, I have found these men and woman – […]

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Police Body Cameras And Historical Scene Canvassing

September 23, 2019 by Steven Mason

“History is a Greek word which means, literally, just investigation.” Arnold Toynbee As private investigators, oftentimes we begin our investigation long after the incident in question. Some investigations commence days after, others years. What’s common among all investigations is that we begin our task by understanding what took place by identifying people, places, and evidence. […]

Filed Under: Attorney, Canvass, Criminal Defense, Criminal Investigation, evidence, Hiring Private Investigator, Mason Investigative Solutions, Private Investigator Tagged With: attorney, Canvass, criminal defense, criminal investigation, evidence, Mason Investigative Solutions, Private Investigator

Social Media Evidence, Not For The Novice

May 18, 2019 by Steven Mason

 “Privacy on the Internet? That’s an oxymoron.” – Catherine Butler With an estimated 45% of the world’s population possessing at least one social media account, the value of social media as an evidence source cannot be overstated. From personal injury suits to criminal trials, it has become increasingly rare for social media evidence to not […]

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Calls for Service Records

March 30, 2019 by Steven Mason

“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth.” Buddha   By and large, we as professional investigators understand that cases that are energetically pursued more often than not give birth to critical evidence. We pursue leads, obviously: witness interviews, court records, database research, discovery review, etc. And while it’s important […]

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Innocence Project Investigations

December 12, 2018 by Steven Mason

  “Indigence is frequently associated with injustice and the quality of justice suffers as a result.” Arizona Justice Project   Imagine waking up in a prison cell day in and day out, decade after decade, for a crime you didn’t commit. You’ve lost your career, your sense of self-worth, and perhaps even your family. Do […]

Filed Under: Attorney, Criminal Defense, Criminal Investigation, Private Investigator Tagged With: arizona, Arizona Justice Project, attorney, criminal defense, defense investigation, Mason Investigative Solutions, phoenix, Private Investigator

The Price Myth

September 26, 2018 by Steven Mason

  “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” -Warren Buffet When shopping for a private investigator, the first question most people ask is, “What’s your hourly rate?” It’s a reasonable question, but the average person doesn’t understand how much the quality of service – not to mention knowledge and experience – can […]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense, Hiring Private Investigator, Private Investigator Tagged With: arizona, criminal defense, gilbert, Hiring Private Investigator, phoenix, Private Investigator

Pre-Charge Investigations

May 24, 2018 by Steven Mason

“We are in the business of helping good people overcome bad situations” David Reddell It’s been said many times that the best defense is a good offense. A person who becomes the subject of a criminal investigation should hire a private investigator and an attorney without delay. For a potential defendant, time is of the […]

Filed Under: Attorney, Canvass, Criminal Defense, Criminal Investigation, Hiring Private Investigator, Private Investigator Tagged With: arizona, criminal defense investigations, criminal investigation, gilbert, Hiring Private Investigator, phoenix, Private Investigator

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