Private Investigator in Dallas, Texas

PSB# A18790

  • 40+Years in Practice
  • ★★★★★4.8 from 36 Google Reviews
  • Hundredsof Clients Served
  • LicensedTexas DPS · PSB# A18790

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What Our Clients Say

4.8 out of 5 from 36 Google reviews

  • Several weeks ago I called multiple PIs in the area to inquire about PI services to support a potential lawsuit. Only one of the PIs I tried to reach actually answered the phone and the only one who did was Charlie, who personally answered my call. During the conversation, Charlie thoughtfully listened to the circumstances I described and gave me solid advice regarding how best to proceed. He was never in a hurry to hang up and move on to a more important case. I will most definitely reach out to Shawver & Associates should I require PI services again. In the meantime, Thank You Charlie for being a good human being who cares!

    Adele, 3 months ago

  • We recently had the pleasure of working with Shawver & Associates, specifically Charlie Downey, and were thoroughly impressed by the experience. Charlie assisted us with an urgent matter and demonstrated an exceptional level of responsiveness and professionalism throughout the process. Charlie’s expertise and talent are evident in his approach, and it’s clear he’s a true master of his craft. His credibility and dedication to providing top-notch service set him apart from others we’ve worked with in the past. This was, without a doubt, the best experience we’ve had with any professional service. We highly recommend Shawver & Associates, and especially Charlie Downey, to anyone seeking reliable and expert assistance.

    Danny Guerrero, REALTOR, a year ago

  • Had nothing but a good experience with these PIs. I was emotional, given the circumstances of my case and he was completely patient and kind with me the entire time. His professionalism and thoroughness shined through, throughout the whole ordeal. I am absolutely thrilled with the results, that took no longer than 20 minutes for him to get for me. I 100% recommend them. They were not hard to get a hold of, and like I said...were very patient and kind which honestly made the whole negative situation into a positive experience for me. I felt like I was heard and like my situatuon mattered. Thank you so much again for your help. And if anyone on here is looking to get a PI, dont hesitate to use these guys you will not regret it.

    Amanda Reyes, a year ago

  • Spoke to Charlie himself he was very helpful. I figured i would speak to a receptionist who would take my number but no it was him. Charlie is very nice and understanding. He actually listened to me without making me feel rushed. I could tell right away he was not in it for the money. He wanted to put a face to Shawver&Associates by having a meeting with me to talk about my situation in finding the dead beat sperm donor. That meant a lot to me. He found the guy the first day. I could not believe it. First time using a P.I. If i needed another i wouldn't go with anyone else.

    Savannah D, Edited 10 years ago

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Investigative Services in Dallas and Dallas County


Dallas sits at the eastern side of a metroplex that spans a dozen counties, and matters here move quickly. Injury, insurance and custody work makes up the bulk of it, often with short notice before a hearing or a claim decision. Shawver & Associates provides surveillance, claimant and witness location, background checks and family investigations across Dallas County and North Texas.

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Our diverse experience and backgrounds have enabled us to satisfy hundreds of clients who have saved money, avoided legal action, exposed injustice or reunited with long-lost loved ones.

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Counties We Cover from Dallas


Dallas assignments routinely cross into Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman and Ellis counties. In a metroplex this size the county a matter is filed in is often not the county the subject lives in, and a surveillance plan that ignores that wastes days. We scope work across the metroplex as a single operating area while recording which jurisdiction each observation was made in.

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Surveillance and Claims Investigation in Dallas County


Much of the work here supports insurers, defence counsel and attorneys who need to know whether a claimed limitation matches observed activity. We produce dated video and a written record of the period observed and the conditions under which observations were made. The value of surveillance lies almost entirely in how it is documented, which is where the effort goes.

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Licensed Across Texas, Based in Corpus Christi


Shawver & Associates has operated for over four decades under Texas Department of Public Safety licence PSB# A18790, which authorises investigative work throughout the state. Cases are taken individually rather than run through a template, and every file is documented to a standard that holds up if the matter later reaches a courtroom.


  • Decades of Experience
  • Diverse Backgrounds and Expertise
  • Bespoke and Discreet Investigations
  • Proven Track Record of Reunions and Resolutions
  • Commitment to Confidentiality


Come and experience the diligent, respectful service that has brought satisfaction to countless clients, transforming uncertainty into resolution.

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Why Choose us?


Shawver & Associates serves the Dallas area from its Corpus Christi office under Texas DPS licence PSB# A18790, which authorises investigative work throughout the state. Enquiries go directly to Charlie Downey. Where a matter is not one we can properly take on, we say so rather than open a file.

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Private Investigator in Dallas, TX