What we do
Red Keith is a Washington investigative agency dedicated to providing comprehensive and confidential investigations. Our focus on intergrity and client satisfaction helps us deliver a full suite of investigative services that meet your unique needs.
We serve all members of our community, regardless of background. Everyone deserves access to truth and justice. We approach every project with kindness and compassion, knowing the sensitive nature of our work.
Some of our services include background checks, child custody investigations, fraud investigations, and litigation investigations. Before, during, and after your case, we’re here to help.
Red Keith provides individuals and businesses with the information and evidence they need to make good decisions, protect their interests, and resolve disputes in their favor.
We bring you peace of mind. You can rest easy knowing your case is handled professionally, by people who care about you and your success.
Free 30-minute consultations
Tell us about your case. Get your questions answered. We can usually give you a quote for your project by the end of the call.
FAQ
How do I get started?
The first step is book a call so we can talk about your case. Or contact us some other way if that’s better for you. We don’t take cases we don’t think we can help with, and if we’re not the right agency for you, will try and refer you to someone who is.
We typically respond to messages within 12 hours. If you need to talk outside of normal business hours, please let us know and we can usually accommodate that. We’re sympathetic for y’all on night shift.
What does an investigation typically cost?
We have some example prices below. Our smallest projects start at about $300. Our largest projects can be quite a bit more expensive.
But as much as possible we use project-based pricing, so there aren’t any surprises about the cost. We can often scale your project to meet your budget. Please don’t let a worry about cost stop your from getting your questions answered.
Can I trust your agency with my secrets?
Our business relies on our reputation. Red Keith is known for trustworthiness, ethical conduct, and client confidentiality. We won’t share your information with anyone, without your knowledge and consent.
Where appropriate we can work for your attorney, rather than you, which may add further confidentiality to the work we do, under the attorney work product doctrine. This is a complicated topic, but please check with your attorney to see if it makes sense for you.
What information do you need to get started?
Generally we need to check your ID, to know who our client is. Most of our projects are done under contract, or with an engagement letter in place.
We also typically require partial or full payment before we can begin work, depending on your project.
Beyond that, you can safely share any details, paperwork, or other evidence about your case, and be confident we will treat it confidentially and professionally.
About Red Keith
It’s not enough just to solve your case. We focus on serving our clients and building strong long-term relationships. We take the time to understand your needs and identify what succcess looks like in your project. And you can count on us approaching your problem with compassionate support throughout the process.
We get results, ethically and responsibly. Everything we do is legal, discreet, and respectful to everyone involved. It’s important for us to leave our community better than we found it.
With decades of investigative experience, you can count on us to deliver results. Let us help you find the truth, and get you the information you need to make informed decisions.
Here are some nice things clients said about us (used with permission):
“Working with Keith made hiring a Pl and getting the information I needed for court a quick and easy process at an excellent price! He was totally on top of communication and made himself available for every question I had. I’m so thankful for his help in what had felt totally daunting and impossible before.
J.D.
Bellevue, WA
“Keith successfully helped me to locate someone for a child custody case. Even though I could not offer a lot of information, he was still able to use his knowledge and network to finish this job with a very reasonable budget. I would like to highly recommend him for his work.”
J.W.
Kent, WA
“Before beginning our lawsuit we needed to know if it made sense financially. Keith quickly identified $5M in real assets and we filed our case. Keith also made sure the other party got served right away, and helped us find an expert witness that made our whole case. I’d recommend him to anyone!”
K.S.
Seattle, WA
Background checks
Thorough and discreet background checks
- Criminal history checks
- Social media and online presence analysis
- Due diligence and risk management
Child custody investigations
Protecting your child’s interests
- Comprehensive investigative reports
- Objective evidence gathering
- Expert testimony support
Litigation investigations
Supporting your legal case
- Witness interviews and statements
- Uncover hidden financial assets
- Expert witness services
Hi, friend.
My name is Keith Tidwell. Working in law enforcement I had too many opportunities to see domestic violence up close. I started Red Keith initially to try and help people escape their abusers, keep their families safe, and find justice.
Since then Red Keith has expanded to take on other types of investigations, like fraud, child custody, and missing persons.
We recognize that every investigation is unique, and you deserve our time and attention to get the best results possible. We don’t subcontract our work, and pride ourselves on delivering top-tier client service.
Most people have never worked with a private investigator before. We work to make that process safe, compassionate, and productive. We are happy to answer questions about how all this works, what a PI can (and can’t) do, and anything else we can do to help.
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out.
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