McKinnon Investigative Group provides licensed private investigation services across Fort Pierce and all of St. Lucie County. As the county seat of St. Lucie County and the home of the 19th Judicial Circuit, Fort Pierce is the legal hub of the mid-Treasure Coast.
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Founded by Francois McKinnon, a licensed investigator with over 30 years of field experience, McKinnon Investigative Group brings strategic insight and local knowledge to every case handled in Fort Pierce.
The firm has operated across the Treasure Coast since 1994, serving private clients, attorneys, and marine businesses from the Port District and historic Downtown to the residential communities of South Beach and Hutchinson Island.
Conducting investigations in Fort Pierce requires an intimate understanding of the city’s diverse terrain, from the Downtown and Lincoln Park to the residential communities of South Beach and Hutchinson Island. At McKinnon Investigative Group Inc, we provide seamless, low-profile coverage across the entire St. Lucie metro area, ensuring our field agents are always positioned for rapid response and optimal surveillance positioning.
– Downtown Fort Pierce – Orange Avenue corridor – Port District – Lincoln Park
– Bent Creek – Ocean Village – Palm Grove – Tidewater
– Port of Fort Pierce – Indian River Drive – Hutchinson Island – Fort Pierce Marina
Fort Pierce sits at a unique intersection of heavy marine industry, historic residential neighborhoods, and St. Lucie County’s legal center. McKinnon Investigative Group handles the exact caseloads this environment produces; from maritime insurance defense and corporate due diligence along the waterfront, to domestic surveillance in the surrounding coastal communities.
Serving individuals, businesses, and attorneys throughout Fort Pierce and the Treasure Coast.
Detailed reporting on living conditions, parental conduct, and potential risks.
Trusted by Fort Pierce businesses 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.
Whether you are navigating a complex civil trial, dealing with maritime fraud, or facing a sensitive family matter, McKinnon Investigative Group brings over 30 years of expertise to your side. We offer a no-obligation, strictly confidential consultation to outline a strategic plan and secure the evidence you require in St. Lucie County.
In a working waterfront city that also serves as the legal hub of St. Lucie County, investigative needs are highly specific. We regularly deploy field agents across Fort Pierce for three primary scenarios:
Fort Pierce’s active commercial fishing fleet, boat manufacturing sector, and bustling Port District generate a steady stream of complex insurance defense and workers’ compensation claims. Whether tracking a claimant working off the books at the marina or investigating vessel fraud along the Indian River Lagoon, we provide the covert video evidence that marine insurance carriers rely on.
Because Fort Pierce is the county seat, civil and criminal trials culminate here. When local law firms hit a dead end, they call McKinnon Investigative Group to locate hostile witnesses in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park or uncover hidden assets prior to a major civil judgment at the downtown courthouse.
From high-conflict child custody battles to documenting infidelity, domestic cases require immense discretion. Our investigators know how to conduct undetected surveillance in the quiet residential pockets of Ocean Village and Maravilla, providing you with the definitive, time-stamped proof needed for family court.
As the county seat of St. Lucie County, Fort Pierce is the center of gravity for the 19th Judicial Circuit. This means local law firms require constant, high-level litigation support; from locating witnesses in historic Lincoln Park to uncovering hidden assets before civil trials at the downtown courthouse.
Furthermore, Fort Pierce’s massive commercial fishing and marine manufacturing industries along the Indian River Lagoon generate a highly specific caseload. We regularly handle vessel fraud, maritime insurance defense, and workers’ compensation claims tied to the Port District. McKinnon Investigative Group knows how to navigate this unique working waterfront and legal landscape to deliver court-admissible evidence where national firms fail.
As a growing hub for marine industries and real estate, Fort Pierce’s expanding business landscape and waterfront development drive a critical need for surveillance and due diligence to mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect investments in this evolving coastal economy.
Our investigative team maintains a deep operational presence across these primary St. Lucie 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 Fort Pierce, provided the agency is licensed through the FDACS. Our firm operates under Florida Statute §493, ensuring all surveillance in St. Lucie 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 19th Judicial Circuit Court, which covers Fort Pierce and all of St. Lucie County.
The cost of hiring a private investigator in Fort Pierce depends on the complexity of the assignment. Tracking a claimant through the busy Port District requires different resources than conducting a deep-dive background check for a local business. We provide transparent, flat-rate estimates during your free consultation.
McKinnon Investigative Group serves Fort Pierce and all of St. Lucie County. We cover the entire city including Downtown, the Port District, Lincoln Park, and Hutchinson Island. Contact us for a free and confidential consultation.
Yes. With Fort Pierce’s active marine industry and Port District, we regularly support maritime attorneys and insurance adjusters with vessel fraud, charter disputes, and marine workers’ compensation investigations.
Our firm provides comprehensive coverage throughout the entire Fort Pierce metro area and surrounding communities. We have deep operational experience in Historic Downtown, Hutchinson Island North, Ocean Village, and Maravilla and the greater St. Lucie County region. Our local knowledge of traffic patterns and neighborhood dynamics ensures more efficient surveillance.
