Q: Is Barkas Investigations, LLC licensed?
A: Yes, we are stated licensed under Florida Statute 493.
Q: Is there a fee to meet with an investigator for a consultation?
A: No.
Q: What are your fees for investigative services?
A: Our hourly rate for investigative services are $75.00/hour and $0.50/mile plus related expenses.
Q: How does the State of Florida define a private investigator?
A: "Private investigation" means the investigation by a person or persons for the purpose of obtaining information with reference to any of the following matters:
(a) Crime or wrongs done or threatened against the United States or any state or territory of the United States, when operating under express written authority of the governmental official responsible for authorizing such investigation.
(b) The identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation, or character of any society, person, or group of persons.
(c) The credibility of witnesses or other persons.
(d) The whereabouts of missing persons, owners of unclaimed property or escheated property, or heirs to estates.
(e) The location or recovery of lost or stolen property.
(f) The causes and origin of, or responsibility for, fires, libels, slanders, losses, accidents, damage, or injuries to real or personal property.
(g) The business of securing evidence to be used before investigating committees or boards of award or arbitration or in the trial of civil or criminal cases and the preparation therefor.
Q: How soon can you begin work on my case?
A: After we get a signed investigative contract and a working retainer, we can begin work on your case within 24 hours.
