Ares Investigations & Consulting Group is a licensed private investigations firm serving clients throughout Southern California. Our mission is simple: uncover the facts, answer critical questions, and provide effective solutions for individuals, attorneys, businesses, and organizations. Every case—regardless of size or complexity—is handled with the same commitment to professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

 

We provide prompt and comprehensive investigative services throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Our investigators possess extensive experience in both criminal and civil investigations, with backgrounds that include state, county, and federal-level investigative work.

 

Founded in 2008, Ares Investigations & Consulting Group is owned and operated by Ernest H. Estrada, a seasoned investigator with more than 31 years of combined law enforcement and professional investigative experience. Mr. Estrada served for 15 years as a full-time POST-certified peace officer at both the state and county levels and currently serves as a federal law enforcement officer. He is also a Gulf War combat veteran who proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

 

Throughout his career, Mr. Estrada has conducted a wide range of investigations and has served on the Desert Conflict Panel, the San Bernardino Superior Court Pro Per Investigator Panel, and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Panel. His diverse background provides clients with a unique combination of investigative expertise, law enforcement knowledge, and real-world problem-solving skills.

 

Together, Mr. Estrada and his investigative team provide professional services in criminal defense investigations, civil litigation support, surveillance operations, witness interviews, background investigations, locate services, and service of process. Our commitment is to deliver accurate information, reliable results, and exceptional service to every client we represent.