Richard Hinds, Attorney, Licensed Private Investigator

Supporting defense attorneys, public defenders, and private clients facing criminal charges.

Witness Interviews & Statements
Locate and interview eyewitnesses, character witnesses, or law enforcement officials. Take signed or recorded statements that may contradict the prosecution’s version or reveal new evidence.
Scene Investigations & Photographic Documentation
Visit crime scenes to photograph, map, or document layout and conditions. This can help contradict police reports or reveal alternate interpretations of the event.
Evidence Review & Chain of Custody Challenges
Analyze lab results, discovery materials, and law enforcement procedures to identify potential breaks in the chain of custody, illegal searches, or forensic inconsistencies.
Victim Background Investigations
Investigate the accuser’s criminal, civil, or psychological history for motives such as bias, fabrication, financial interest, or prior false claims.
Mitigation & Sentencing Support
Compile biographical, medical, educational, or psychological evidence and interview family members for sentencing memoranda, PSI support, or plea negotiations.

Professional-grade research on individuals or businesses for legal, safety, or financial concerns.

Criminal Record Searches (Local, State, Federal)
Verify charges, dispositions, and sentencing records in multiple jurisdictions using verified sources.
Civil Case Histories & Restraining Orders
Identify past lawsuits, divorce filings, family law disputes, injunctions, or harassment allegations that may impact credibility or liability.
Financial Red Flags – Liens, Bankruptcies, Judgments
Discover hidden financial troubles that may affect credibility, recovery potential, or trustworthiness.
Employment, Education & Credential Verification
Confirm job history, academic degrees, and licensing credentials — essential for legal vetting, expert witnesses, or fraud prevention.
Social Media & Online Presence Reports
Compile screenshots, archived data, and timeline behavior from social media profiles to support civil, criminal, or family law investigations.
Pre-Litigation Due Diligence for Civil Attorneys
Vet opposing parties, witnesses, or entities before filing or responding to lawsuits — allowing for smarter litigation strategies.

Documenting conduct through discreet and lawful observation.

Infidelity & Marital Surveillance
Gather evidence of adultery or inappropriate behavior that can affect divorce, custody, or property division.
Insurance Fraud Surveillance
Monitor injury claimants to capture inconsistent activity or physical exaggeration in personal injury or workers’ comp cases.
Criminal Case Monitoring
Track persons of interest involved in ongoing investigations, probation violations, or restraining order breaches.
GPS Tracking (Where Legally Permitted)
Utilize legal vehicle trackers (with owner consent or court approval) to monitor real-time movements for investigative patterns.

Finding individuals who are missing, hiding, or simply hard to locate.

Runaway & Missing Teen Investigations
Assist parents or guardians in locating minors who have run away, been lured away, or gone off the grid.
Lost Family Members or Biological Relatives
Reconnect adopted individuals, estranged relatives, or unknown family members using advanced skip tracing and data research.
Witness Location Services for Lawyers
Find and contact crucial witnesses who have moved, disconnected phones, or dropped off public databases.
Deadbeat Parents or Spouse Locates
Track down individuals who owe child support or alimony and have attempted to avoid service or financial obligations.
Debtor Locates in Civil & Collection Matters
Help creditors or civil litigants locate defendants or debtors who have disappeared or evaded collection.

Investigative services designed to strengthen your position in civil and domestic legal matters.

Asset Discovery for Divorce & Judgment Collection
Uncover hidden bank accounts, property, business interests, or vehicles used to conceal wealth from spouses or creditors.
Child Custody & Co-Parenting Investigations
Monitor parental behavior, alcohol or drug use, or unsafe environments to support custody modification or enforcement.
Unfit Parent Lifestyle Documentation
Gather evidence of child neglect, dangerous associates, criminal activity, or mental health concerns impacting parenting ability.
Cohabitation Evidence for Alimony Modification
Prove that a former spouse is living with a new partner, potentially justifying termination or reduction of spousal support.
Protective Order Defense Investigations
Investigate claims made in protective order requests to find inconsistencies, contradictory witnesses, or factual errors.

Tracking activity and evidence in digital environments and online platforms.

Social Media Investigations
Collect, preserve, and analyze social media content relevant to litigation, harassment, custody, or reputational claims.
Digital Harassment & Online Threat Tracking
Investigate anonymous or repeated threats, cyberstalking, and harassment — potentially tracing identities or compiling evidence for court.
Metadata & Chain of Custody Consultation
Analyze digital documents, photos, and emails to identify alterations, timestamps, and whether evidence was tampered with.
Dark Web Monitoring (as applicable)
Search for stolen personal data, threats, or illegal activity involving your client or subject matter across hidden web platforms.

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Daily – 9:30 am to 6:30 pm

Sunday – Closed

Holidays – 08:00 am to 3:00 pm

Texas Department of Public Safety Licensed Investigation Company #A12677101

Crossroads Plaza, 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, #278, Victoria, Texas 77904

RNC Building, 212 N. Esplanade St., #6, Cuero, Texas 77954

P.O. Box 749, Cuero, Texas 77954-0749