Background Investigations & Locates
Finding a name is easy. Establishing who, where, and what matters is the investigation.
All investigative services are currently provided under Frazier Forensics license. Six Echoes LLC is not the agency of record but is available for subcontract work. Frazier Forensics agency license: 29409.
When clients bring us in.
Background and locate work serves matters where a name isn't enough — what matters is who, where, and what's verifiable.
- Pre-litigation due diligence
- Witness locates
- Defendant / respondent locates
- Heirs & relatives
- Former employees
- Difficult-to-find subjects
- Stale or outdated contact info
- Subject verification before service
- Due diligence on a person or business
- Cases stalled on a missing person
- Verifying an online identity
- Field verification when records aren't enough
What lands back in the inbox.
- 01Source-supported findings, not aggregated data dumps.
- 02Investigative report with citations.
- 03Developed, verified contact information.
- 04Confidence levels and stated limitations.
- 05Next-step recommendations grounded in what the records support.
- 06Field verification notes where field work was conducted.
How a background or locate works.
Consultation & Scope
We discuss who you're looking for, what you need to know, and why. Context shapes the approach.
Records Strategy
We plan which records, databases, and sources are likely to produce — and in what order.
Records Research
We pull and read public records, court filings, property, and other documented sources.
Trace & Locate
We follow the traces — addresses, relationships, aliases, and gaps — to develop a current location or fuller picture.
Field Verification
When records aren't enough, we verify in the field. Paper and people, together.
Synthesis & Delivery
We organize what was found into a clear, sourced report — with confidence levels, not guesses.
Frequently asked.
Is this just a database search?
No. Databases are a starting point, not an answer. We read records, verify sources, and develop information that aggregated reports can't. A background investigation is a developed picture, not a data dump.
Can you find anyone?
Not anyone, and we won't promise that. But we locate most people — including those who've moved, changed names, or gone quiet. We're honest about what's possible and what isn't before you commit.
Is locate work legal?
Yes. We use lawful methods and public information. We don't pretext in ways that violate the law, and we don't access protected records without authorization. The methods are legal and the findings are usable.
How long does a background or locate take?
It varies. Some locates resolve in days; complex backgrounds take longer. We discuss timeline during the initial consultation and keep you updated as it develops.
Will the subject know they're being researched?
No. Background and locate work is conducted discreetly. Subjects are not contacted unless field verification is requested and appropriate.
Serving the Puget Sound & Beyond
Pierce County · King County · Thurston County · Washington State (statewide by request)
Need to find someone — or know who they are?
Start with what you know. We'll discuss what records and field work can realistically develop, and how to approach it.
Scope & Disclaimer
Six Echoes LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Six Echoes LLC is not a medical, mental-health, or clinical provider and does not provide clinical, diagnostic, or therapeutic services. Investigative and advocacy services are professional support and information, not a substitute for an attorney, licensed counselor, or medical provider. Nothing on this site is legal or clinical advice. For matters requiring legal or clinical care, consult a licensed professional.