Business Details
34 Years
experience
Licensed Private Investigator Services in Savannah
Founded in 1992 by former FBI agent John W. Crisp, Crisp & Associates has served Savannah and southeast Georgia for over three decades. Our team combines specialized expertise in legal support and investigative services, maintaining Georgia private investigator license PDC002846. Bennett Crisp, with a business degree in Insurance and Risk Management from the University of Georgia, brings extensive insurance and transportation industry experience to our operations. We pioneered NCA Search in 2018, providing data solutions to investigative professionals while maintaining core commitments to process service, civil investigations, and unclaimed property recovery.Our mission focuses on advancing legal processes through innovation while delivering reliable, court-compliant services across Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, and surrounding counties. With decades of combined experience and state-certified credentials, we serve law firms and individuals requiring precise, ethical investigative work.
Services
Process Service
Accident Investigations
Background Checks
Surveillance Operations
Unclaimed Property Recovery
Court Record Retrieval
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 28-year FBI veteran leads our investigative team
- Georgia licensed investigators since 1994
- Specialized courthouse research in 6+ counties
- Nationally recognized unclaimed property recovery experts
- Pioneers of NCA Search data platform for investigators
Services
Process Service
Licensed process servers handle civil document delivery across southeast Georgia and South Carolina. Services include multiple delivery attempts, document printing (up to 50 pages), and notarized returns. Routine cases complete within 1-4 days with rush options available in Chatham County. Court-appointed service available in Georgia's State and Superior Courts.
Accident Investigations
Comprehensive accident investigations include official report acquisition, vehicle and scene photography, witness interviews, and security footage retrieval. Services extend to researching prior traffic violations and litigation history across all jurisdictions where involved parties have resided.
Unclaimed Property Recovery
Specialized recovery of California-based unclaimed assets through state-registered investigator channels. Services include claimant identification, documentation assistance, and 10% maximum locate fee processing for claims exceeding $5,000. Electronic payment options available for recovered property contributions.
Background Investigations
Nationwide public records research covering federal, state, and municipal jurisdictions. Services include cross-referencing by SSN, DOB, aliases, and residential history. Certified court documentation available with 5-10 business day turnaround depending on research scope and archival requirements.
Surveillance Operations
Domestic and insurance surveillance services utilizing advanced video technology across Savannah and southeast Georgia. Services produce admissible evidence through documented subject monitoring, with complete reporting packages including video documentation and analytical summaries.
People
John W. Crisp
Founder
Retired 28-year FBI veteran who established Crisp & Associates in 1992. Brings federal investigative expertise to private sector operations while maintaining active Georgia private investigator license PDC002846.
Bennett Crisp
Licensed Investigator
Georgia-licensed investigator since 1994 with business degree in Insurance and Risk Management from University of Georgia. Specializes in insurance claims and international transportation risk assessment.
Questions
What areas do you serve for investigative work?
We cover Savannah and southeast Georgia counties including Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, and Effingham. Our services also extend to Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Hardeeville in South Carolina.
How quickly can you complete process service?
Routine process service completes within 1-4 days. Rush services available in Chatham County with multiple delivery attempts included in standard flat fee pricing.
Do you handle unclaimed property from all states?
We specialize in California-based unclaimed property recovery through state-registered investigator channels. Our services include claim documentation assistance and electronic payment processing.
What types of background checks do you offer?
We provide nationwide public records research covering federal, state, and municipal jurisdictions. Services include cross-referencing by SSN, DOB, aliases, and residential history with certified documentation options.
Are your investigators licensed and insured?
Yes, we maintain active Georgia private investigator license PDC002846. Our team holds professional liability insurance and complies with all state and federal investigative regulations.
How do you handle accident investigations?
Our standard process includes official report acquisition, vehicle and scene photography, witness interviews, and security footage retrieval. We also research prior traffic violations across all jurisdictions where involved parties have resided.