DBM Private Investigator — PROFESSIONAL Discreet & Trusted

Derek J. Taylor is the President of DBM Private Investigator, LLC and a seasoned investigative professional with more than 25 years of federal law‑enforcement experience. As a former Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, he conducted complex criminal and civil investigations, undercover operations, federal fugitive apprehensions, and high‑level intelligence assignments requiring precision, discretion, and advanced analytical capability.

Following his federal career, Mr. Taylor served in the private sector providing executive‑level security and investigative support for SpaceX and Elon Musk. This role demanded exceptional operational discipline and the ability to navigate sensitive, high‑stakes environments—experience that now directly benefits the attorneys, corporations, and private clients he serves throughout California.

Mr. Taylor is also a CJA‑approved Investigator for the Central District of California, providing qualified investigative support to court‑appointed counsel in federal criminal matters. This designation reflects his professionalism, reliability, and adherence to the high standards required for federal defense investigations.

His core investigative competencies include:

• Family Law Investigations
• Probate & Estate Investigations
• Asset & Bank Account Recovery
• Executive Security & Protective Services
• Missing Persons Investigations
• High‑Level Background Searches
• Criminal & Civil Investigations

As a licensed private investigator based in Irvine, Mr. Taylor provides statewide investigative support. In divorce, family law, probate, and civil judgment matters, his ability to uncover hidden assets, identify undisclosed income, and trace financial activity often plays a critical role in achieving fair, equitable, and evidence‑supported outcomes.

Mr. Taylor and DBM Private Investigator, LLC have been recognized with multiple professional distinctions, including:

• 2019 Gavel Top Private Investigator Award (View Award: https://www.thegavel.net/index.php?page=711&bio_id=633)
• 2026 Top Private Investigator in Irvine, California

These honors reflect the firm’s expertise and ongoing commitment to delivering high‑quality investigative support to the legal community. We are honored to be recognized by the Central District of California and remain dedicated to providing attorneys with accurate, reliable, and discreet investigative services.

To learn more about DBM Private Investigator, LLC or to request assistance, please visit: 

Website: https://dbmpi.com 

Contact Page: https://dbmpi.com/contact-us

Respectfully, 

Derek J. Taylor   

President, DBM Private Investigator, LLC

PI LIC#188750

19200 Von Karman Ave, 

Suite 600 

Irvine, CA 92612 

Office: (949) 381‑7188 

Cell: (949) 422‑5617 

Email: dbmpi444@gmail.com