About Blackwell's PI Services

    About Blackwell’s PI Services

    Licensed private investigators based in Raleigh and serving clients throughout Wake and Durham counties.

    We help individuals, attorneys, and businesses get clear, documented information during sensitive personal, legal, and business matters.

    We handle each case with discretion, lawful methods, and straightforward communication from the first consultation through the final report.

    Executive Office

    Who We Are

    Blackwell's PI Services is a licensed private investigative agency based in Raleigh and serving clients throughout Wake and Durham counties.

    Clients contact us when they need facts, documentation, or a clearer understanding of a sensitive situation. Our work may involve surveillance, child custody documentation, infidelity investigations, corporate matters, fraud and theft concerns, or locate investigations.

    We do not rely on pressure tactics or promises. We focus on lawful investigation, clear reporting, and information clients can review responsibly.

    Our Core Values

    Confidentiality

    Sensitive matters require privacy. We treat client information, case details, and communication with care.

    Clear Documentation

    We focus on facts, timelines, observations, and reporting that clients can understand and review with the appropriate advisor.

    Lawful Methods

    Our investigations are conducted within legal and ethical boundaries. We do not hack accounts, trespass, impersonate law enforcement, or access private information without authorization.

    Straightforward Communication

    We explain what may be realistic, what limitations may exist, and what steps may be appropriate before moving forward.

    Meet Our Investigators

    Every case is handled by licensed investigative professionals with experience in field work, case documentation, legal support, and sensitive investigations throughout North Carolina.

    Licensed Private Investigator
    NC Private Protective Services Board
    Executive Protection
    Attorney Support
    Criminal & Civil Investigations
    Surveillance & Documentation
    Donald Berkley Blackwell, founder and principal investigator
    Founder & Principal Investigator

    Donald Berkley Blackwell

    Licensed Private Investigator

    License: 2872
    NC Private Protective Services Board

    Donald Berkley Blackwell is the founder and principal investigator of Blackwell's Private Investigative Services. He is a licensed North Carolina private investigator with more than 25 years of experience serving clients in Raleigh, Cary, Wake County, Durham County, and surrounding North Carolina communities.

    His background includes criminal investigations, civil investigations, bail enforcement, surveillance, evidence development, records research, witness location, and investigative support for attorneys. He is also licensed as a Close Personal Protection professional, adding experience in personal security, threat awareness, and protective planning.

    Areas of Experience

    Criminal investigations
    Civil investigations
    Bail enforcement
    Surveillance operations
    Attorney support
    Witness location
    Records research
    Workers' comp
    Executive protection

    Jonathon Wright, licensed private investigator associate
    Licensed Private Investigator Associate

    Jonathon Wright

    License: 415663-PIA
    NC Private Protective Services Board

    Jonathon Wright brings more than 15 years of professional field experience to Blackwell's Private Investigative Services. His background includes towing, motor-vehicle recovery, bank repossessions, asset recovery, bail enforcement, fugitive recovery, executive protection, and security operations throughout North Carolina.

    He has also served as a licensed North Carolina bail agent for nearly a decade, developing substantial field experience in bail enforcement and fugitive recovery. He is also licensed as a Close Personal Protection professional and holds credentials in armed security.

    Areas of Experience

    Field investigations
    Surveillance support
    Bail enforcement
    Fugitive recovery
    Subject locates
    Asset recovery
    Security operations
    Executive protection
    Case documentation

    Talk With an Investigator

    If you are dealing with a personal, family, legal, or business concern, contact us to discuss your situation privately.

    We will listen, review the details, and explain how we may be able to help.