Justin D. Hodson, CPI

Justin D. Hodson, CPI is a native Californian. Mr. Hodson is a Partner at Gailey Associates, Inc. He is the Vice President and Director of Surveillance. His home office is in Garden Grove, CA.

Mr. Hodson was one of the youngest private investigators in the United States starting his investigations career at the young age of 19. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and is considered an expert in surveillance level investigations. Justin Hodson's career in investigative services began in loss prevention and fraud investigation in the retail industry. As a result of his investigative acumen, drive and energy, he quickly accelerated through the ranks of various retail and corporate security positions into internal fraud and undercover surveillance operations. His skill as a fraud investigator and his prowess at directing and managing large undercover operations, earned him wide recognition as an expert in his field. Hodson entered private practice by founding his own private investigation company in Fullerton, California. His agency prospered as a direct result of the investigative and fact finding skills Hodson had honed during his formative years in the industry.

As a result of his education, training, experience and talent, Hodson brings superior investigative expertise to every engagement on behalf our firm.

Mr. Hodson is an active member in the California Association of Licensed Investigators and the National Council of Investigation & Security Services. In addition to being a member, Mr. Hodson is the immediate past Vice President of Investigative Services for the California Association of Licensed Investigators. He also served as the Chairman of the Unlicensed Practices Committee for CALI.

Mr. Hodson serves on the Board of Directors for the Fullerton Collaborative; a nonprofit organization promoting a more healthy community and the Board of Directors for the Orange County Crime Stoppers; a nonprofit that helps helps resolve, reduce and prevent crime by enabling citizens to safely report criminal activity to law enforcement through anonymous crime tips. Mr. Hodson also participates, volunteers and supports the American Cancer Society and Orange County Ronald McDonald House.  

Mr. Hodson has worked for and consulted with some of the largest investigation firms and corporations. Mr. Hodson's clientele appreciate his no nonsense, straight to the point approach to his services, his experience, and ever willingness to help. Mr. Hodson has attended Fullerton College Administration of Justice program. Mr. Hodson has attended the Bachelor of Business program at California Coast University. Mr. Hodson has several awarded CE certificates from the California Association of Licensed Investigators in Fraud and other areas of investigations. In the field of investigations Mr. Hodson is considered an expert in surveillance. Mr. Hodson is a certified Expert Witness in Litigation and Trial Support from Cal State Fullerton. Mr. Hodson is also a Certified Private Investigator (CPI), certified through the California Association of Licensed Investigators. There are fewer than 100 CPI's in the United States. Mr. Hodson has testified as an expert witness in Federal, Civil and Family Law Trials. Justin Hodson has personally trained numerous retired police officers, retired government agents and others on the aspects of being a good private investigator. Mr. Hodson is considered an expert in the art of surveillance. He has trained investigators who now own and run their own investigation firms.

Mr. Hodson currently is based out of our Garden Grove, California office and is available 24/7. Mr. Hodson is available for potential clients in all of California. To personally speak with Mr. Hodson please call (714) 622-1900.