Is surveillance legal?

Surveillance is legal in the State of Texas when conducted by a Licensed State of Texas Private Investigator who conducts the surveillance from a position where he has a legal right to be.

How is a surveillance case documented?

The client will receive a detailed report with photographs, along with a video, which is court ready should the case be litigated.

How much does surveillance cost?

Every surveillance case is unique to itself, in which the investigation is tailored to determine answers to the client’s questions. In the Houston area, cost varies from $85 to $120 per hour. The cost is affected by geographic locations, time the surveillance takes place, and the number of Investigators involved.

How long does surveillance last?

Surveillances are tailored to the client’s needs and budget. A cheating spouse, or custody case usually has at least 3 days of surveillance. There is no standard norm, a case can last anywhere from one week to one month.

Are Investigators able to obtain video inside restaurants, bars, gyms, and retail establishments?

Houston Professional Investigators have special equipment which will allow them to obtain covert video at all these locations.

Who will know about the surveillance?

The confidential report is only provided to the client and his attorney if there is an attorney involved.

Do Investigators testify in court?

All of our Surveillance Investigators have court experience in testifying about their surveillance efforts as detailed in their confidential report.

Can I tape record a conversation without my girlfriend or spouse knowing?

The State of Texas only allows a conversation to be tape recorded if one party or more is aware that the conversation is being taped.

Can I place a tracker on my spouse or girlfriend’s car?

There is a State Statute that allows an individual or company to place a tracker on a vehicle for monitoring by a State Licensed Investigator. This can be accomplished if the specifics of the case meet the Statute’s requirements.

GALVESTON COUNTY JUDICIAL RESOURCES

A comprehensive directory of information and resources useful to private investigators, legal professionals, and law enforcement officials who might be conducting an investigation in Galveston County, TX.

A Quick Overview of Galveston County, TX

Galveston County, TX is a located south of Houston and represents the portion of the Texas shoreline that’s geographically closest to Houston. The population of Galveston County is just under 300,000 with League City, TX serving as it’s largest city. The City of Galveston is the county seat.

If you live, work, or have interests in Galveston County, TX and need a professional, licensed private investigator to gather information on your behalf, contact Gradoni & Associates by calling our office at 281-440-0800. Whether you’re a lawyer looking for a private eye for a capital case, or if you have a cheating spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend, we can help you.

Map of Galveston County, TX

Licensed Private Investigators Serving Galveston County

Serving Galveston County & Southeast Texas

Bayou Vista
Clear Lake Shores
Dickinson
Friendswood
Galveston
Hitchcock
Jamaica Beach

Kemah
La Marque
League City
Santa Fe
Texas City
Tiki Island
Bacliff

Bolivar Peninsula
San Leon
Algoa
Bayview
Crystal Beach
Gilchrist
High Island

Gradoni & Associates is a full-service, licensed private investigation agency that’s based in Houston, TX. Our private detective agency is led by our founder and Chief Investigator J.J, Gradoni, a licensed Texas private eye since 1989. Whether you live in Galveston, League City, Friendswood, Houston, or anywhere else in Texas and if you need a reliable, effective, affordable and experienced private investigator, we’re waiting to hear from you. Contact our Gradoni & Associates at 281-440-0800 or 713-701-1415.

Our team has extensive experience with criminal investigations, family law & divorce cases, testifying in court, corporate investigation and embezzlement schemes, and helping people who are believed to be victims of infidelity.

Galveston County Judicial Resources

Galveston County Law Enforcement Agencies

Galveston County Courthouse

Galveston County Civil & Criminal Courts

10th District Court
Judge Kerry L. Neves
Phone: 409-766-2230
Fax: 409-770-5266

122nd District Court
Judge John Ellisor
Phone: 409-766-2275
Fax: 409-770-6265

405th District Court
Judge Patricia Grady
Phone: 409-766-2266
Fax: 409-765-2610

56th District Court
Judge Lonnie Cox
Phone: 409-766-2226
Fax: 409-770-5264

212th District Court
Judge Patricia Grady
Phone: 409-766-2266
Fax: 409-765-2610

Galveston County Family Courts

306th District Court
Judge Anne B. Darring
Phone: 409-766-2255
Fax: 409-765-2936

County Court at Law #1
Judge John Grady
Phone: 409-766-2233
Fax: 409-765-2641

County Court at Law #2
Judge Barbara Roberts
Phone: 409-766-2405
Fax: 409-795-3034

County Court at Law #3
Judge Jack Ewing
Phone: 409-621-7920
Fax: 409-765-3154

Contact Gradoni & Associates

GRADONI & ASSOCIATES

2611 Cypress Creek Parkway #C100
Houston, TX 77068
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Toll Free: 800-803-9186
Local: 281-440-0800 • Fax: 281-440-0208

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