Locate Services (Skip Tracing)

Locate services—commonly referred to as skip tracing—are essential for identifying the current whereabouts of individuals who have become difficult to find, particularly in legal proceedings, debt collection, or investigative matters. Whether someone has changed residences, uses aliases, or is actively trying to remain hidden, our team employs advanced databases, public records, and field intelligence to pinpoint their location quickly and accurately.

For law firms, having timely access to a subject’s current address or employment information can be the key to initiating service, enforcing judgments, or progressing a stalled case. Without this critical data, efforts to proceed with litigation can be delayed indefinitely or dismissed entirely.

Our locate services go beyond database searches. We combine investigative insight with verified information sources to build accurate profiles, even on individuals who have left minimal digital footprints or frequently relocate. We are particularly adept at tracking individuals across state lines or those with a pattern of evasion.

This proactive approach enables attorneys to make faster, better-informed decisions—whether pursuing litigation, seeking settlement, or dismissing a case that lacks actionable targets. In high-stakes or time-sensitive matters, the ability to locate a subject promptly can significantly impact legal outcomes.

​

Q. How do I find a defendant who has moved without leaving a forwarding address?

We correlate multiple professional databases with OSINT sources (social, property, court, utilities, commercial records) and verify activity signals to confirm a current, serviceable address. Contact us at (626) 385-8662 or info@rushintel.com.

​

Q. Can you locate a witness if I only have their old phone number?

Yes. We pivot from the number to carrier history, related records, and linked identifiers to develop current contact info or a new address, then validate before reporting. Call (626) 385-8662 to discuss your case.

​

Q. How can a law firm find someone when online people search sites don’t work?

Consumer sites often contain stale or merged profiles. We triangulate across independent sources and confirm recency (mail records, court activity, deliveries, neighbors) to cut through bad data. Email info@rushintel.com to learn more.

​

Q. What is skip tracing and how does it help with legal cases?

Skip tracing is a structured locate investigation to identify a subject’s current whereabouts and best contact points so you can proceed with service, contact, or recovery.

​

Q. Can you find people who are intentionally hiding to avoid service?

Often, yes. We use pattern-of-life clues, third-party ties, and discreet verification to reduce tip-offs and increase the odds of a successful contact or serve.

​

Q. How long does a locate usually take?

Straightforward locates can be quick; evasive targets or limited identifiers take longer. We provide an ETA up front and keep you updated.

​

Q. How do private investigators find people online?

We combine professional data sources with OSINT: cross-referencing social profiles, public filings, property and court records, and activity indicators—then we validate with fresh, real-world checks before reporting results.

​

Q. Can you find someone with only a name and city?

Often, yes. We build identifiers iteratively—adding DOB ranges, associates, and prior addresses—to isolate the right subject and confirm a current address or contact.

​

Q. What’s the fastest way to locate a missing defendant?

Start with all known identifiers (full name, DOB, prior addresses, phones, emails, case context). We’ll prioritize high-yield sources first and provide a rapid ETA. Reach us at (626) 385-8662 or info@rushintel.com.