Licensed Private Investigator · TX A11319
34-year law enforcement and investigation veteran. 19 years with the Los Angeles Police Department. 15+ years as a licensed Texas private investigator serving Austin and all of Central Texas.

David Watson is a former Los Angeles Police Department officer with 19 years of service across some of the department's most demanding assignments: Metro Division, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Internal Affairs Bureau, and VICE Unit. His law enforcement career gave him an investigative foundation that most private investigators simply cannot replicate, the ability to gather evidence that meets courtroom standards, conduct interviews that yield actionable intelligence, and document findings in a way that withstands legal scrutiny.
After relocating to Central Texas, David founded Watson Private Investigation Services and has spent 15 years building a reputation as the investigator that defense attorneys, corporations, insurance companies, and private clients call when accuracy and discretion are non-negotiable. His cases span criminal defense investigation, civil litigation support, insurance fraud, surveillance, missing persons, and sensitive family matters.
Watson PI holds credentials that distinguish it from the vast majority of Texas investigation firms: Travis County Approved Vendor status, State Farm Insurance Approved Vendor designation, and Texas PI License A11319. These are not self-reported credentials, they are independently verified by government and corporate entities that have evaluated David's work and found it meets their institutional standards.
Every investigation conducted by Watson PI is handled personally by David Watson. There are no junior investigators, no outsourced work, and no compromises on quality. When you hire Watson PI, you work directly with the most experienced investigator in the room.

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Every case begins with a free, confidential consultation. Call, text, or email to discuss your situation.