McKinnon Investigative Group handles domestic, insurance defense and background investigations across Boynton Beach and Palm Beach County.
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Led by Francois McKinnon, a licensed South Florida investigator with over 30 years of field experience, McKinnon Investigative Group brings strategic insight and local knowledge to every case handled in Boynton Beach.
The firm has operated across Palm Beach County since 1994, serving private clients, attorneys, and businesses from the retirement communities of Leisureville and Golf to the mixed residential and commercial corridors along Congress Avenue and Federal Highway.
Conducting investigations in Boynton requires an intimate understanding of the city’s diverse terrain, from the Downtown District and Industrial Craft District to the residential communities of Equus and Delray Dunes. At McKinnon Investigative Group Inc, we provide seamless, low-profile coverage across the entire Palm Beach metro area, ensuring our field agents are always positioned for rapid response and optimal surveillance positioning.
– Downtown District – Boynton Beach Boulevard District – Federal Highway District – Congress Avenue Corridor
– Cobblestone Creek – Canyon Lakes – Coronado Estates – Isola Bella
Boynton Beach Inlet, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Intracoastal Waterway communities.
Boynton Beach sits at the intersection of several Palm Beach County communities, from established retirement neighbourhoods to growing professional corridors. McKinnon Investigative Group handles the full range of investigative needs this diversity creates.
Serving individuals, families and attorneys throughout Boynton Beach and Palm Beach County.
Detailed reporting on living conditions, parental conduct, and potential risks.
Trusted by Palm Beach County businesses and attorneys to uncover fraud, misconduct, and internal risks.
Analysis of digital activity and patterns to support legal or personal matters.
Screen potential employees, partners, or personal connections thoroughly.
Identify risks before mergers, investments, or major financial commitments.
Get clarity in sensitive family matters like abuse, dishonesty, or hidden finances.
Uncover the truth behind suspicious claims with thorough surveillance.
Confirm or disprove claims with discreet observation and factual reporting.
McKinnon Investigative Group Inc is here to provide discreet, professional support backed by over 30 years of trusted experience. We offer a no-obligation, confidential consultation to discuss the specifics of your case, outline a strategic investigative plan, and explain the legal pathways to securing the evidence you require.
Boynton Beach sits at the intersection of several distinct Palm Beach County communities. Its large retiree population, concentrated in planned communities including Leisureville, The Meadows, and Quail Ridge, generates a consistent demand for domestic investigations, estate-related due diligence, and financial fraud cases. At the same time the city’s growing working-class and young professional population creates steady demand for insurance defense surveillance, workers compensation validation, and child custody investigations.
The city’s position along the I-95 corridor and its proximity to Delray Beach and Lake Worth makes it a frequent base for multi-location surveillance operations across southern Palm Beach County. The 15th Judicial Circuit Court, which covers all of Palm Beach County, handles a high volume of family law and civil litigation cases that regularly require professional investigative support.
McKinnon Investigative Group has served Boynton Beach clients, attorneys, and businesses for over 30 years. We know the city’s communities, its court system, and the investigative dynamics that make Palm Beach County distinct from Broward and Miami-Dade.
Work with a fully compliant agency operating under FL Statute §493.
Expertise in Boynton Beach includes navigating neighborhoods like The Courts while mastering Palm Beach County court logistics and legal procedures.
No two cases are the same. We adapt our approach to your objectives.
Our team brings an elite level of training and insight to complex investigations.
Boynton Beach generates a consistent mix of investigative cases driven by its diverse demographic. Its large retiree population produces estate-related disputes, financial fraud cases, and domestic investigations. Its working population generates workers compensation and insurance defense cases. And its growing family community creates demand for child custody documentation and background screening.
Support family law attorneys in the 15th Judicial Circuit with documented evidence of parental fitness and living conditions in Boynton Beach custody disputes
Investigate suspected infidelity for individuals and families across Boynton Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County communities
Protect Boynton Beach businesses by conducting corporate fraud and employee misconduct investigations across the Congress Avenue and Federal Highway corridors
Perform comprehensive background checks for individuals, employers, and landlords across Palm Beach County
Conduct discreet surveillance across Boynton Beach communities from the waterfront areas along the Intracoastal to the established neighbourhoods of Leisureville and The Meadows
Boynton Beach’s rapid growth as a strategic commercial hub and diverse residential community creates a complex landscape. This dynamic environment drives significant demand for professional surveillance and due diligence to ensure corporate transparency, mitigate financial risks, and protect local interests.
Our investigative team maintains a deep operational presence across these primary Palm Beach institutions. We leverage these facilities to conduct on-site records research, file legal documentation, and coordinate jurisdictional field operations.
In the state of Florida, there is no legal distinction between the two terms; both refer to professionals licensed under Chapter 493 to conduct investigative services. While “private detective” is a more traditional term often used in popular culture, “private investigator” is the official designation used by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). At McKinnon Investigative Group Inc., we fulfill all state requirements to carry this professional title.
Yes, it is entirely legal to hire a private investigator in Boynton, provided the agency is licensed through the FDACS. Our firm operates under Florida Statute §493, ensuring all surveillance in Palm Beach County is performed within state and federal law.
Yes. All evidence gathered by McKinnon Investigative Group is collected in full compliance with Florida law and is specifically prepared for admissibility in the 15th Judicial Circuit Court, which covers all of Palm Beach County. We provide time-stamped video, detailed chronological reports, and documented chain of custody on every case.
Private investigator costs in Boynton vary by logistics. Rates differ between surveillance in the historic Boynton Hotel or the luxury estates of Delray Dunes versus background checks. We provide transparent estimates for all Boynton residents to ensure complete financial clarity.
McKinnon Investigative Group serves Boynton Beach and all of Palm Beach County from our Fort Lauderdale office. We cover every area of the city including Leisureville, The Meadows, Quail Ridge, and the Congress Avenue corridor. Contact us for a free and confidential consultation.
Yes. We regularly work with plaintiff and defense attorneys handling cases in the 15th Judicial Circuit Court, which covers all of Palm Beach County. We provide surveillance reports, time-stamped video, and can testify in depositions and trial proceedings when required.
Our firm provides comprehensive coverage throughout the entire Boynton metro area and surrounding communities. We have deep operational experience in Equus, Delray Dunes, Canyon Springs, and Valencia Grand and the greater Palm Beach County region. Our local knowledge of traffic patterns and neighborhood dynamics ensures more efficient surveillance.
Yes. McKinnon Investigative Group works with law firms and insurance carriers across Palm Beach County on workers compensation surveillance and insurance defense cases. We provide court-ready documentation for the 15th Judicial Circuit.
