A. Makanikoa CA PI 190150
Licensed Private Investigator

Antonio Makanikoa Discreet, evidence-driven investigations.

Independent California investigator. Quiet, methodical fieldwork and digital intelligence — documented to a standard that holds up when it matters.

Gilroy, California  ·  Bay Area & statewide  ·  Veteran-owned

01 / Services

What I handle.

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Corporate & Digital Investigations

Internal matters, fraud and misconduct inquiries, and online-footprint analysis for businesses and counsel.

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Background Investigations

Pre-employment, pre-litigation, tenant, and relationship due-diligence reviews built from verified records.

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Skip Tracing & Locates

Finding people who don't want to be found — drawn from 6,000+ hours of recovery and locate work.

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Surveillance

Documented physical and activity surveillance, conducted lawfully and discreetly, with court-ready reporting.

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OSINT & Open-Source Intelligence

Structured open-source research and verification using formal OSINT methodology and tooling.

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Due Diligence & Records Research

Asset, business, and public-records research to support transactions, disputes, and informed decisions.

02 / Approach

Method over theatrics.

Good investigation is patient and unglamorous. I work the evidence, separate what's confirmed from what's assumed, and tell you plainly what the record will and won't support.

Every engagement is handled with discretion and documented to a court-ready standard — clear chain of reasoning, sourced findings, and reporting an attorney or principal can act on with confidence.

Independent and veteran-owned, which means you deal with the investigator directly — start to finish, no handoffs.

03 / Credentials

On the record.

LICCA Licensed Private InvestigatorBSIS · PI 190150
VETVeteran-owned & operatedService-disabled veteran
EXP6,000+ field hoursFugitive recovery & skip tracing
EDUB.A., Criminal JusticeCapella University
CYBGoogle Cybersecurity CertificateDigital investigation foundation
OSINTIntelTechniques OSINT trainedOpen-source intelligence methodology
04 / Contact

Confidential consultations. Tell me the situation and what outcome you need — I'll tell you honestly whether and how I can help, and what it will take.