Who is Derek Taylor?
Founder, DBM Private Investigator, LLC
Licensed Private Investigator – CA License #188750
Derek Taylor is a distinguished former federal agent and accomplished author with a 25‑year career at the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). His federal service includes elite assignments such as the Fugitive Task Force Unit in Los Angeles, where he led complex, high‑risk criminal and civil investigations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Derek’s expertise is rooted in advanced investigative techniques developed through years of specialized undercover operations and high‑stakes fieldwork.
After retiring from DHS, Derek transitioned his experience to the private sector, supporting Fortune 500 companies, major corporations, and high‑profile clients with precision, discretion, and strategic insight. His private‑sector work includes serving as a personal security specialist for Elon Musk at SpaceX. This assignment required exceptional operational judgment and the ability to navigate sensitive, high‑security environments.
A Los Angeles native, Derek is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Academy in Glynco, Georgia, and began his federal career in 1998 with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. His career includes pivotal roles within both the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, including a post‑9/11 assignment to the Joint Terrorist Task Force Unit in Washington, D.C. In 2007, he was promoted to Supervisory Prosecution Officer at the U.S. Central Attorney’s District Office in Los Angeles. In 2024, he expanded his impact further by serving as a Criminal Defender Investigator for the U.S. Central District Court of California.
Derek’s work has earned numerous honors, including the DHS Medal of Valor, the Secretary’s Award for Excellence, and the City of Los Angeles Medal of Honor. His investigative insights have been featured on major media platforms such as CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, Fox News, KTLA, and the BBC.
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Locations:
DBM PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, LLC
19200 Von Karman Ave
Suite 600
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 422-5617
5580 La Jolla Blvd, Suite# 434
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 283-8180
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Professionalism at Every Step
At DBM Private Investigator, professionalism and discretion guide every aspect of our work. Your privacy is our highest priority, and we understand that every case—whether personal, legal, or corporate—requires not only confidentiality but also sound judgment, compassion, and meticulous attention to detail.
From the moment you engage our services, you can expect complete confidentiality and a disciplined investigative approach built on decades of federal and private‑sector experience. Whether you are seeking clarity in a sensitive family matter, support in active litigation, or intelligence for a corporate concern, you deserve a dedicated professional who pursues the truth with integrity and persistence.
At DBM, we don’t just investigate — we deliver results. Our role is to handle the complexities, manage the details, and provide the actionable intelligence you need, allowing you to stay focused on what matters most.
Licensed and Bonded in California
Private Investigator License #188750
DBM PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXPERTISE
Comprehensive Investigative & Security Services
- High‑Level Background Checks — detailed civil, criminal, financial, and reputational intelligence
- Family Law Investigations — custody, support, lifestyle verification, and asset concealment
- Probate & Estate Investigations — locating heirs, identifying assets, and resolving estate disputes
- Infidelity Investigations — discreet surveillance and documentation
- Pre‑Marital Investigations — background, lifestyle, and financial verification
- Criminal Defense Investigations — witness interviews, evidence review, and case‑strength analysis
- Surveillance Operations — professional, discreet monitoring with high‑definition documentation
- Cohabitation Investigations — verification for alimony, custody, and support matters
- Asset & Forensic Investigations — financial intelligence, asset tracing, and forensic‑level analysis
- Hidden Asset & Account Searches — asset identification, account discovery, and due diligence
- Interviews & Witness Statements — structured, legally defensible statements
- Personal Injury Investigations — activity checks, surveillance, and claimant verification
- Skip Tracing / Debtor Location — locating individuals quickly and accurately
- Missing Persons Investigations — locating loved ones, witnesses, or long‑lost contacts
- Judgment Recovery Support — asset identification and debtor intelligence
- Difficult Process Service — locating evasive individuals and coordinating service
- TSCM Bug Sweep Services — technical surveillance countermeasures for homes, offices, and vehicles
- Expert Witness Services — testimony and professional analysis for litigation
- Irvine Polygraph Examiner — professional lie‑detector examinations
- Event Security Services — protective coverage for private, corporate, and high‑profile events
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