Difficult Process Service

LA Undercover is a registered process serving and private investigation agency based in Los Angeles, California. Our team of licensed process servers operates throughout the state and select additional regions.

We specialize in serving evasive or hard-to-locate individuals. For routine service of process, we recommend working with a traditional process server or attorney service.

As a Los Angeles based investigative firm, we focus on complex cases involving individuals actively avoiding service. Our experienced professionals deliver prompt, professional service at competitive rates.

Our Registered Process Servers Handle:

• Summons & Complaints
• Divorce Papers
• Child Custody Orders
• Small Claims
• Deposition Subpoenas
• Writs
• Restraining Orders
• Orders to Appear
• And More

Proper service of process is essential for any legal action to move forward. Courts impose strict deadlines, and failure to meet them can result in delays or re-filing.

Defendants often evade service to obstruct legal proceedings. When standard service attempts fail, LA Undercover steps in. Our experienced investigators specialize in these challenging cases, and it’s rare for us not to complete a service successfully.

We use a range of investigative techniques—such as background checks, social media analysis, and interviews with neighbors or relatives—to determine the best time and place for service. In some cases, surveillance or strategic engagement is required. All service is thoroughly documented with photos or video, and we provide sworn proof of service.

Investigation Fees

Our fees are based on time and case complexity. We require a minimum of 5 billable hours, which covers most cases. More involved matters, such as locating a subject’s current address or employment, may require additional time and incur higher costs.