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Professional Private Investigation Services across North Carolina.
Blackman Detective Services is a Raleigh-based Private Investigation Firm serving law firms, insurers, businesses, and individuals with discreet, experienced investigative support.
Founded in 1993
Licensed North Carolina Private Investigators with deep experience in legal support, insurance claims, family matters, and research needs.
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A trusted Raleigh firm with statewide reach.
Blackman Detective Services has worked extensively with law firms, the insurance industry, private businesses, and individuals. The team is known for careful research, field experience, and attention to sensitive client needs.
1993Founded in Raleigh
100+Years combined experience
NCLicensed Private Investigators
Decades of Investigative Insight
Professional support for sensitive matters.
Founded by retired Raleigh homicide investigator William Allison Blackman and now led by Jamie Mitchell, Blackman Detective Services continues a long tradition of professional investigative work.
North Carolina service area
Serving Raleigh and communities across North Carolina.
Blackman Detective Services is based in Raleigh and works with clients throughout the Triangle, the Triad, eastern North Carolina, and surrounding communities.
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Who Blackman Detective Services helps.
Whether the matter is legal, personal, insurance-related, or business-focused, the team helps clients gather information and move forward with clarity.
Insurers
Workers’ compensation investigations, surveillance, liability investigations, personal injury matters, and claim research.
Individuals & families
Locating persons, background checks, domestic investigations, child custody support, and sensitive personal matters.
Businesses
Due diligence, asset research, background information, records research, and other investigative support.
How Blackman Detective Services helps.
A Private Investigation does not have to feel uncertain. The process is focused, discreet, and built around the information you need.
Listen
The process starts by understanding the situation, the questions you need answered, and the sensitive details around the matter.
Investigate
Investigators use proven research, field experience, and professional judgment to gather information with discretion.
Report
You receive clear findings that help you make decisions, prepare for next steps, or move forward with more confidence.
Not sure where to start?
A free, confidential consultation can help determine whether Private Investigation Services are the right next step.
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Client testimonials
Hear from clients who trusted Blackman Detective Services with sensitive questions, important decisions, and time-sensitive investigative needs.
“At Gantt Family Law, we always recommend our clients to use Blackman Detective Services for their Private Investigation needs. They are experts in marital and general investigations, and they do a fantastic job with background checks.”
Richard G.“Blackman Detective Agency helped me through a very difficult time with professionalism, compassion, and discretion. Jamie's investigative work was thorough and timely.”
Charles M.“Jamie Mitchell and her staff at Blackman Detective Services are very honest, timely, and do excellent work and I strongly recommend them.”
Boyd S.“Responsive, professional, results oriented, great communication, cost effective, thorough and made sure to set reasonable expectations. Highly recommend.”
Leon Y.“Blackman Detective Services is top-notch. Detectives are thorough, meticulous, and have the highest standards of science and integrity.”
Carole C.“Quick, responsive, and accurate in their description of the services provided. Strong recommend.”
Matt M.“The professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail were top-tier from start to finish. I felt heard, respected, and completely confident in the process.”
Bridgett H.“Their professionalism and expertise far exceeded my expectations. Their team was communicative, responsive, and attentive to my needs.”
Vladimyr M.“Very professional, friendly, and informative. They handled their cases well and will be my first choice if I need them again.”
James R.“Did a great job. Professional, quick turnaround time.”
Andres D.“The agent was very helpful. Answered my questions within a reasonable time frame, was very professional, and exceeded all expectations.”
Connie D.“Jamie Blackman is a great investigator and does excellent work with a super-fast turnaround. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a PI.”
Jackie T.“They provide exceptional service. The agents were very knowledgeable about my process and I highly recommend this company.”
Babatunde O.“Professional, thorough, and gets the job done. Highly recommend her for any PI services you need.”
James J.“Jamie and her team did a great job for us recently. Quick turnaround, great service.”
Norman A.“Jamie gets the job done. I’ve been referring Blackman Detective Services to my clients for years.”
David S.“Very knowledgeable and diligent. Professionalism is exceptional. Definitely would recommend.”
Van J.“Courteous and prompt service. I was able to obtain my criminal background report within 24 hours.”
Shelley C.“Candice Williams handled my case with the utmost professionalism and discretion. I highly recommend this firm.”
Speaks 0.“They care about their clients, they’re quick and dependable. You can trust them to go the extra mile.”
Larkeysha C.“Jamie was very knowledgeable and professional when explaining the process and strategy she would use. I highly recommend this company for their attention to detail, professionalism, and empathy.”
Bernice D.“Jamie was very knowledgeable and professional. She listened to our concerns and provided a detailed report and photos.”
Tamara D.“Mrs. Candice was able to help in a matter of seconds. I encourage anyone who needs a Private Investigator to come here.”
Chris C.“A highly professional group with the right resources and connections to get the job done. They leverage both classic detective work and the latest technologies.”
Ray H.“Compassionate service. They will be there when nobody else will be. I would recommend them to anyone.”
Shane S.“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jamie, and she’s been professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She truly cares about her clients and her work. I’d definitely recommend Blackman Detective Services to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and dependable.”
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