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Zenith Investigations
 Professional.   Confidential.  Discreet

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Lic. #PI 24432
Zenith Investigations networks with 
professional investigators nationwide.  
Established 2004

"There are some businesses left in our society who are driven by strong customer, service, and integrity. Zenith investigations is highly recommended."

—Fawn Peace

Serving Nevada County, Placer County, and El Dorado County since 2004, Zenith Investigations is Northern California's trusted choice for professional private investigation services. From our Nevada City base, we provide discreet, confidential investigations throughout Northern California. Whether representing insurance companies or individuals searching for lost loved ones, we handle every case with integrity, keep clients informed throughout the process, and deliver comprehensive written reports documenting all findings.

 

Our Services

Missing Persons

Background Checks

Assets Research

Surveillance

Infidelity Documentation

Insurance Fraud

Inheritance Research

"A professional with true integrity. He is a keen listener and a team player."
—Heidi, Sunset Blvd. Investigations

Our Commitment To Integrity Includes...

Clients who work with Zenith Investigations get more value for the same price. That’s because our professional Private Investigation Firm provides features that make investigations easy, secure, and accurate. Still not convinced?

Go ahead and schedule a free consultation.  

To learn more, just give us a call at 530-559-0598

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Surveillance

Infidelity,

Child Custody

Insurance Fraud

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Digital Investigation

Background Checks

Missing Persons-Global

Digital Fraud

Asset Research​

Witness/Suspect Location

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Courtroom Expert

Crime Scene Reconstruction

Case Presentation

Criminal Investigation

Criminal Defense

About Us

Owner & Head Investigator: Dan Pastre

With over 30 years of investigative experience, Dan Pastre leads Zenith Investigations' Nevada County operations with unmatched expertise in private investigation and criminal defense support.

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Mr. Pastre's law enforcement background includes service as a police officer in both Arizona and California, followed by his work as a police detective in Arizona. During his law enforcement career, he earned state certification as an expert in:

  • Crime scene investigation

  • Shooting reconstruction

  • Homicide investigation

  • Child exploitation investigations

  • Background investigations for new officers

  • Deception analysis

  • Forensic interviewing

His additional qualifications include conducting background investigations for law enforcement hiring and serving as the domestic violence instructor at the Northern Arizona Police Academy.

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Today, Mr. Pastre brings this extensive law enforcement expertise to private investigation clients throughout Northern California. His courtroom experience includes numerous appearances providing expert testimony, making him exceptionally qualified to support legal cases requiring professional investigation services and expert witness testimony in Nevada County, Placer County, and El Dorado County courts.

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"Investigator Pastre is hard working and honest, I highly recommend this business if you are in need of investigation services."
—Lori Fielding

Contact Us

P O BOX 387.  Nevada City, CA. 95959

530-559-0598

Call to schedule a free consultation.

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