Professional Skip Tracing for Process Serving
When you can't find the defendant or witness you need to serve, Maui Legal Serve Solutions' skip tracing services can help locate them. Our investigations use multiple data sources and investigative techniques to find current addresses and contact information for individuals who have moved, are avoiding service, or simply can't be found at known addresses.
Skip tracing is essential when your process serving attempts fail due to incorrect or outdated address information. Rather than requesting service by publication – which can add weeks to your timeline – skip tracing often provides a viable service address within days.
When Do You Need Skip Tracing?
- Subject has moved – The address on file is outdated and they've relocated
- Address doesn't exist – The provided address is incorrect or incomplete
- Subject is avoiding service – They're aware of pending litigation and actively evading
- No current information – You have a name but no recent address
- Failed service attempts – Multiple attempts have been unsuccessful
- Subject left Hawaii – They may have moved to another island or mainland
Our Skip Tracing Process
Database Research
We search multiple professional databases to identify potential current addresses, phone numbers, employment information, and associated individuals. Our database access includes:
- Current and historical address databases
- Phone and utility records
- Property and asset records
- Court and public records
- Social media and online presence
Address Verification
We verify identified addresses to confirm the subject currently resides there. This may include drive-by verification, neighbor inquiries, and other field investigation techniques.
Detailed Reporting
You receive a comprehensive report of our findings including all identified addresses, contact information, and our assessment of the most likely current location. If we locate the subject, we can immediately proceed with service of your documents.
Types of Subjects We Locate
- Defendants in civil litigation – Individuals being sued who have moved or are avoiding service
- Witnesses – People needed for testimony who can't be located
- Heirs and beneficiaries – Individuals needed for probate and estate matters
- Former tenants – Tenants who have vacated without forwarding addresses
- Debtors – Individuals with outstanding judgments or debts
- Missing parties – People needed for various legal proceedings
Skip Tracing for Maui Residents
Hawaii presents unique skip tracing challenges. The island environment means people may move frequently between islands or to the mainland. Our local knowledge combined with professional database access helps us locate individuals across:
- All Hawaiian Islands
- Mainland United States
- Military installations
Skip Trace + Service Package
We offer combined skip tracing and process serving for seamless document delivery. Once we locate the subject, we immediately proceed with service – no handoff required. This saves time and ensures continuity from investigation through successful service.
Legal & Ethical Standards
Our skip tracing services comply with all applicable laws including:
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
- Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
- Hawaii privacy laws
We only provide skip tracing services for legitimate legal purposes including process serving, debt collection, and legal proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does skip tracing take?
Basic database skip traces are typically completed within 24-48 hours. More complex investigations involving field verification or difficult subjects may require additional time. Rush service is available.
What information do you need to start?
We need the subject's full name and any other information you have – last known address, date of birth, Social Security Number (last 4 digits helpful), phone numbers, employer information, or names of associates.
What if you can't find them?
If our search doesn't locate a serviceable address, we provide a detailed report of all investigative steps taken. This documentation can support a motion for alternative service methods such as service by publication.
Can you find people who left Hawaii?
Yes. Our database searches cover the entire United States. If the subject has relocated to another state, we can often identify their new location and coordinate with process servers in that jurisdiction.
Need to Find Someone?
Contact us for professional skip tracing services.