I don't typically do reviews on line. Choosing a private detective is a difficult thing to do. When our daughter went missing we were desperate to do anything but wait. The police were doing everything they could but it just wasnt fast enough. I did plenty of research on how to hire the right detective. There was plenty to watch out for. Lets face it, when hiring anyone, you just don't know until it's too late in some cases. Our Daghter was missing for 4 days when we decided to call Jason Dewitt. He knows the Bay area very well and his references and background checked out! There are a ton of wannabe detectives in the world, with no real experience. We learned that the most important aspect to any detective you higher is, their ability to work with your local law enforcement. Jason is one of the very few who are respected by police and actually helped Jason help us. The police department and the Local detectives assigned to our case all respected Jason and assured me we hired a legitimate detective. Hiring Jason was the best thing we did to find our Daughter. She was missing for a total of 7 days when Jason found her. Jason did everything he said he would and more! He kept in touch several times a day and responded to our calls and text immediately. A child missing is a horrifying experience for any parent. Jason kept us encouraged and informed. He was able to provide us with information the police couldn't. He found our daughter safe and unharmed. We were told by the police that many times if a missing girl isn't found the first week, it is never a happy ending. Jason was easily worth twice the fees he charged to bring our daughter home safely. If you ever need a detective for any reason. Jason Dewitt is the real deal! His experience is why this was a succes story. His compation for us and our family was real. We will forever be greatful and fortunate to have found Jason when we did. I cant thank him enough for our experience. The daily progress and interaction was the key to us keeping our sanity through the hardest time of our lives. From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You Jason Dewitt! for saving our family! read more

Imagine the most frightening thing possible-your 15 year old daughter runs away and you cannot find her. The police cannot find her. In desperation, I turned to a google search and found Jason DeWitt and his private investigation agency. It was the best thing that could have happened. Jason was both compassionate and understanding on the phone and when we met in person at my home. I was not sure why, but I completely trusted him, as did my husband and the rest of my family. He seemed to know all the right questions to ask, and quickly set up a game plan that was based on experience and logic. He was able to make things happen that the police could not. On the same day that I contacted Jason he was able to track our daughter to San Francisco and then to the San Jose area. She had, unfortunately, been taken advantage of by some young men, and was in very dangerous company. Jason was able to use his own people and also contacts within the police departments to coordinate his investigation. By 11pm Jason had located our daughter. After having a "heart to heart" with her, our daughter was safely brought back to us by the same man I had just contacted earlier the same day. Thank you, Jason, for your incredibly hard work, tenacity and caring work. I am forever grateful and will refer to you anyone that might need your services. read more

Amazing Detective! I called on Jason DeWitt after my wife and I had lost contact with our 21 year old son for three months after he moved from NJ to the SF Bay area. We didn't know if he was dead or alive, and we were imagining the worst things. After calling and leaving a message, Jason called me within the hour. We gave Jason a picture, recent phone log, and basic identifying information on a Sunday. By Tuesday, Jason was sitting across from Ben in an internet cafe in South Lake Tahoe, about 200 miles away from San Francisco! Jason sent us pictures to show that our son was alive and well. Jason's ability to find a missing person is remarkable. He was able to dispel our worst fears in a very short amount of time, and we are eternally grateful for Jason's help. Regarding the business side of things: Jason returned my initial call within one hour. He is upfront about costs and his services are not cheap - but you get what you pay for and Jason was worth it. On the day Jason put eyes on our son he remained in minute by minute contact as we decided what to do in real time. He gave us sound, realistic advice. I would highly recommend Jason DeWitt to anyone who is looking for a missing person. read more

A Marin family member went missing, sorted up in things over their head. My family was panic-stricken, and felt that our loved one as well as time was a precious commodity. Money wasn't our concern. The well being and safe return of our loved one however, was. So together we decided to reach out to a Private Investigator to bring home our loved one, but soon found out how outmoded, unscrupulous, and inept agencies run their practice. Ex cops don't make good detectives when it comes time to hand in a gun and a badge. Jason DeWitt was none of these things. His was the personality to win over confidences and maintain professional relationships. And it was his dogged persistence which moved mountains in order to deliver results. In our time of need Jason DeWitt embodied all that is good in this profession. An advocate for those who's voice has been dismissed or silenced. The experience and knowledge to cut through tape or jump through hoops impossible to the lay. The confidence to lead, the strength to bring order to disorder, and the compassion to show that you never have to go it alone. He wasn't cheap, but our peace of mind, and our family has no price tag. read more

I don't often write Yelp reviews because I don't read them myself, preferring as I do to operate on a word-by-mouth basis. And very few of the professionals from various fields I have worked with over time have made their mark on me to the point where I really believe the world is a better place for having them in it. Jason DeWitt is one of those professionals, however, so I wanted to write this review for the majority of people out there who DO read published reviews. A member of my family had dropped off the radar and we were all extremely worried for her. A colleague of mine suggested I contact a P.I., and went on to suggest I call Jason and cross my fingers other clients didn't book him first, and if they did he would be worth the wait. I called him and although he was busy he took my case anyway, intuiting the urgency my family and I felt. His level of compassion for our situation was on par with his incredible work ethic. He did locate my cousin and then negotiated the reunion with us with a great deal of tact. We are indebted, and cannot recommend him highly enough if you have a similar sensitive situation. -Krista N., Piedmont, CA read more

After losing contact with a family member and then finding that his apartment had been trashed and unlived in for some time, we obviously panicked. It quickly became clear that law enforcement was unable to move as quickly as we would like on the situation so we called a number of private investigators on a Saturday afternoon. Only Jason Dewitt responded to us within an hour, or at all, and he quickly began working on our behalf. Within 24 hours, Jason had located our loved one and facilitated a meeting between us and them. Even after the meeting did not go as smoothly as hoped, Jason continued to offer guidance and advice based on his years of experience in these situations. He has been an invaluable resource professionally and extraordinarily compassionate and attentive. You can tell that he really cares about people and families and becomes invested in the cases that he investigates. I really can't say enough about Jason. If you ever have a need for a private investigator, Jason Dewitt is absolutely the person that you want to call. read more

Jason helped me find a missing family member with mental illness. She'd been missing for almost two months and we feared the worst. We'd done all we could, had exhausted all avenues and felt so helpless. The police wouldn't help us because she was an adult and apparently entitled to disappear despite our concern that she was at serious risk. I contacted Jason and within mere hours he was able to get enough information to locate her and we were relieved to find out she was safe. I couldn't believe how quickly he responded and the amount of information he was able to get in such a short time. We'll be forever grateful for his help and I couldn't recommend him more highly. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. read more

My 11 year old granddaughter was taken from our home by a troubled family member. We had no idea were she was...or if she was safe. The police wouldn't or couldn't do much because they viewed it as a civil custody issue. Things were extremely bleak and then I found Jason DeWitt! He started working on the case before he was hired. He referred us to a great attorney and even managed to get an Investigator from the D.A.'s office involved, as well. Jason prioritized our case and traveled out of California to track down those responsible and, ultimately, led our granddaughter back to safety. My wife and I would not hesitate to recommend Jason DeWitt. Greg S. of Lafayette, CA read more

I am so thankful that the other three agencies I called before Jason did not answer their phones because I wouldn't have found Jason Dewitt. Jason put me at ease right from the start that he would help me when I was in a difficult situation with my daughter in San Francisco. He did not judge ...he offered moral and professional support the entire time and helped tremendously. I am just blown away by this man's kindness and if you need a PI in San Fran do yourself a favor and call him first! Thank you Jason. read more

Jason DeWitt did a phenomenal job start to finish. He was responsive 24 hours a day and his team went over and beyond support our family. Not only did he communicate directly with us on an extremely regular basis but he helped get in touch with hard to reach government agencies and get the results we needed. We never would have been able to figure this out without him and his team. He even showed up for the court date to show support or offer any assistance in the process. read more

I was very impressed with Jason's thoroughness and speed. I needed some help checking on a law firm that I suspected was scamming my friend. He spent quite some time with me on the phone asking over the details of my problem and explaining what he suggested needed to be done to solve my problem. He was very nice, and patently listened to my troubles. Requiring a P.I. is a rare thing in someones life but if I need one again, it will be DeWitt. Mark. Morenz read more

We approached 12 private detective practices in the California area, proposing a project obviously on the wrong side of the law. 11 practices turned down the work, except one; DeWitt Detective Agency - with the director choosing instead to try and pocket funds as quickly as possible for illicit practice, and becoming evasive when questioned about it. Do your research. If your due diligence has led you to Jason DeWitt - do more research. read more

I found myself to be in a highly dangerous situation and needed help to convey the gravity of the relevant events to the SFPD. I am so grateful I discovered Jason's investigative agency. He is highly competent and thorough. His goal is to help you both understand the process and get through it. Jason possesses both high ethical standards and empathy. I recommend him without reservation. read more

I can not say enough about this agency, Jason is a class act with a big heart, he worked with me and my family endlessly to help move us through a very dark time. He was always available, honest and hard working. If you find yourself in a situation where you need his services, rest assured that you've come to the right place! God bless you Jason!!!! read more