Mooney & Boland · AL
Private Detective in Selma, Alabama
Lawful, discreet investigations in Selma, Alabama, arranged through Mooney & Boland's network of licensed independent private detectives.
About Selma
Private detective services in Selma.
Selma is in central Alabama, in Dallas County. It is an incorporated city with about 17,057 residents (ACS 2020-2024) on 13.8 square miles of land. The Census Bureau counts it as a principal city of the Selma, AL micropolitan statistical area.
As the main town for the surrounding area, Selma is where many records, courts and services are concentrated. Education, health care and social assistance is the leading employment sector for residents, at about 25% of workers.
When you contact Mooney & Boland about a matter in Selma, we listen first, explain what can lawfully be done in Alabama, and set out scope and cost before any work begins.
Selma at a glance
- Population
- 17,057 (ACS 2020-2024)
- Type of place
- An incorporated city
- County
- Dallas County
- Land area
- 13.8 sq mi · 1,235 people per sq mi
- Statistical area
- Selma, AL (principal city)
- Median age
- 38.5
- Median household income
- $33,200
- Owner-occupied homes
- 46%
- Average commute
- 25 minutes
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2020-2024), 2025 Gazetteer, OMB/Census CBSA delineations (2023), TIGER/Line roads. View the Census profile.
Local considerations
Investigative considerations in Selma.
Small-town streets and routines
At about 1,235 residents per square mile, Selma mixes a compact center with lower-density neighborhoods. Field work in Selma is planned around a handful of main routes and a small number of places where a subject is likely to be, which keeps sessions short and costs predictable.
Investigations in Selma
What can be arranged in Selma.
A selection based on Selma's setting. All 75 services are available; browse every service.
Infidelity Investigations
Discreet, lawful documentation for relationship concerns.
Background Investigations
Verifying who someone is before you trust them.
Child Custody Investigations
Objective documentation focused on a child's wellbeing.
People Searches
Finding relatives, witnesses and lost contacts.
Litigation Support Investigations
Fact-finding that supports attorneys and their clients.
Surveillance Investigations
Planned, lawful observation with video documentation.
Surrounding area
Communities around Selma.
Investigations are not limited by municipal lines. A matter that begins in Selma can continue into neighboring communities as part of the same engagement.
- Valley Grande5 mi north · 4,047 residents
- Marion22 mi northwest · 2,886 residents
- Prattville34 mi east · 39,482 residents
- Pine Level36 mi east · 4,170 residents
- Brent37 mi north · 4,010 residents
- Centreville38 mi north · 2,741 residents
Hiring in Alabama
Hiring a private detective in Alabama.
Alabama requires individual private detectives to be licensed by the Alabama Private Investigation Board under the Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act (Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 25B).
To verify a license, use the regulator's lookup: Alabama Private Investigation Board.
Alabama generally allows a participant to record a conversation (one-party consent). Deeds and property records for Selma are recorded with the county recorder or register of deeds.
Questions
Private detective questions in Selma.
How inquiries are coordinated
Private detectives in our network can assist with qualifying inquiries in Selma. Each investigation is conducted by an independent private detective who holds the licensing required for the jurisdiction where the work takes place, where licensing is required.
How can I arrange a private detective in Selma, AL?
Start with a confidential call to 629-310-8667 or an email describing what you need to know and why. We'll discuss what's possible and lawful in Alabama, agree on scope and cost in writing, and coordinate the work with an independent private detective licensed for the jurisdiction where it takes place.
Do private detectives need a license in Alabama?
Alabama requires individual private detectives to be licensed by the Alabama Private Investigation Board under the Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act (Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 25B). The regulator is the Alabama Private Investigation Board.
What should I know before hiring a private detective in Dallas County?
Most records that matter in Dallas County are kept at the county level: court files with the clerk, and deeds with the county recorder or register of deeds. A good detective searches those originals rather than relying on online summaries, and confirms identity so records aren't attributed to the wrong person.
Can an investigation in Selma extend to Valley Grande or Marion?
Yes. People rarely stay inside municipal lines. Work that starts in Selma can continue in nearby communities such as Valley Grande, Marion, Prattville, planned as one engagement and carried out by detectives licensed for each place the work goes.
Can I record a phone call in Alabama?
Alabama generally allows a participant to record a conversation (one-party consent). Recording a conversation you're not part of is generally illegal. This is general information, not legal advice.
What affects the cost of an investigation in Selma?
Cost depends on the type of work and how much field time it needs. Records research is often a flat fee; surveillance is usually billed hourly plus expenses such as mileage. You'll get a written estimate before work begins. See what a private detective costs.
How do I begin a confidential inquiry from Selma?
Call 629-310-8667, email contact@delatorgroup.com, or use the confidential inquiry form. Use a phone and email the other person can't access. Nobody is contacted on your behalf without your agreement.
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