McKinnon Investigative Group Inc is a licensed private investigation firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded by Francois McKinnon in 1994 and led by him today, the firm has handled over 2,000 cases across South Florida, the Treasure Coast, and the Florida Keys.
Francois McKinnon founded McKinnon Investigative Group Inc in Fort Lauderdale in 1994 and has served as its principal investigator for over 30 years.
His investigative work spans domestic investigations, insurance defense surveillance, workers compensation validation, corporate fraud, asset discovery, due diligence, and background screening. Over 30 years and more than 2,000 cases, he has worked alongside family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, and insurance defense attorneys across multiple Florida judicial circuits.
Every case receives the same level of attention regardless of size or budget. Evidence is gathered for court admissibility from day one. Clients work directly with Francois McKinnon throughout their case.
Years of combined experience in the professional investigative field
Successful investigations completed across a wide range of cases
Countries Where We Have Conducted Investigations
McKinnon Investigative Group Inc holds active membership with Florida’s two principal private investigator professional associations.
Francois is also the host of the Miami Pi Chronicles, a podcast featuring conversations with licensed investigators, attorneys, and legal professionals about real cases and investigative practice in South Florida.
The podcast shares field insights, explores industry trends, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the cases and people shaping the investigative landscape.
Francois McKinnon is also the author of “Peter Gray’s Many Faces”, a novel based on real investigations drawn from his extensive career.
The story follows a high-stakes case involving the kidnapping and trafficking of a teenager, an event based on an actual case McKinnon investigated.
Through this work, he offers readers a compelling and realistic glimpse into the complexities of private investigations, international crime, and intelligence work.
"I believe Mark Twain said, "Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't" McKinnon's writing is based on true experiences and integrates these true events to amaze the reader. A great read with lots of twists. Looking forward to more of McKinnon's adventures."
"I picked this book up in Early January. It’s an entertaining read and I love that it’s written by a real PI. I learned a ton about the Private Investigation industry. I got a lot f enjoyment reading the book and am looking forward to more books involving The Peter Gray character."
