Private investigations
Clear, discreet findings for legal, business, and personal matters.
- Background checks and records research
- Skip tracing services and locates
- Field inquiries and documentation
- Investigative support tailored to the matter
Roman Guardian LLC
Process Server & Private Investigator in Washington, DC
Court papers served and facts established across the DMV — by the founder himself, not a call center or a subcontractor you will never meet.
48–72 hour routine turnaround
Three attempts included · quote in writing before work begins
Process Service & Investigations in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia
Focused fieldwork for attorneys, firms, landlords, agencies, and individuals who need documents delivered or facts established.
Process service & court filings
Professional service for routine assignments. Ask about same-day process service or an emergency process server.
- Subpoena delivery and court documents
- Divorce papers and child support matters
- Eviction notice service and landlord-tenant matters
- TPO service, CPOs, and other domestic matters
- Court filing services with document preparation and filing assistance
Have the papers ready?
Email your documents with the service address and deadline to begin the order.
Email papers to startLocal service across the DMV
One firm, three jurisdictions — and the same person answers for all of it. Call to confirm availability for your address, deadline, and court matter.
Washington, DC
District work runs through DC Superior Court — Family Court, Civil, and Domestic Violence matters — with serves across all eight wards. Attempts are made early, late, and in between, when people are actually home.
- Process service
- Private investigations
- Skip tracing
- Background checks
- Court filing and court assistance
Maryland
Maryland work centers on Prince George’s and Montgomery counties — the Upper Marlboro and Rockville courthouses are regular runs — with process service, locates, and investigations across the surrounding counties for legal and private clients.
- Process service
- Private investigations
- Skip tracing
- Background checks
- Court filing and court assistance
Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia work covers Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Loudoun — General District and Circuit Court matters served on a routine 48–72 hour turnaround, and faster when a deadline demands it.
- Process service
- Private investigations
- Skip tracing
- Background checks
- Court filing and court assistance
Clear starting prices
Every assignment is quoted before work begins, based on the locations, timing, number of subjects, and affidavit requirements.
Routine service
$165.00
Three attempts included; payment in advance.
Rush service
Adds on $25.00 min
The final rush fee depends on timing and assignment details.
Additional parties & locations
+$50 per additional affidavit
Each additional person served at the same address is +$50 per additional affidavit. Larger or multi-location matters are quoted in writing in advance at a fair rate.
Make a payment
Payment is due in advance of service. Zelle is preferred — no processing fees. Card is available through secure Stripe checkout.
After paying, please email your receipt and case details to [email protected] so we can match your payment to your matter.
Attempt transparency
Know where every attempt stands
Process service should never leave you wondering what happened in the field.
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Timestamped status updates
Clients receive clear updates documenting when service attempts occur and the result of each attempt.
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Direct communication
Material developments are communicated promptly so you can make informed decisions about next steps.
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Affidavit after service
After service is completed, Roman Guardian provides the appropriate affidavit or proof of service for the assignment.
How to begin
Hire Roman Guardian
Hiring Roman Guardian to complete your process service or investigation
Describe the assignment
Share the service type and outcome you need.
Confirm the scope
Discuss available information, timing, documents, and any case-specific considerations.
Move forward clearly
Payment is arranged, the plan is set, and the first attempt goes out on schedule — with timestamped updates as it happens.
Experienced leadership
Built on field experience
Roman Guardian is led by its founder, Robert Glenn — a retired law enforcement professional who still works matters in the field himself. When you call, you speak with the person handling your case: careful preparation, professional fieldwork, direct communication, and documentation you can rely on in court.
You deal with the founder
Retired law enforcement professional · DC / MD / VA
What clients say
Five-star Google reviews from clients who trusted Roman Guardian with important, time-sensitive work.
★★★★★
“Prompt, professional service that made the process straightforward from start to finish.”
★★★★★
“Calm, knowledgeable, and above-and-beyond help in a time-sensitive matter.”
★★★★★
“Flexible scheduling, swift service, and he kept his word after my lawyer’s referral.”
Frequently asked questions
Before we begin
What are your prices?
Our routine process service is $165. Rush service adds from $25. Both include three attempts, and advance payment is required.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Do you offer rush or same-day service?
Yes. We offer rush and same-day service.
What information do you need to serve someone?
We need the person’s full name and last known address. A description or photo is also helpful if available.
What is skip tracing?
Skip tracing is a $125 service used to locate hard-to-find individuals.
More answers — evasive defendants, affidavits, investigations, payment, and retainers for law firms
Discuss your matter
Get a fast, free quote
Tell Roman Guardian what needs to be served or investigated. Your quote will reflect the scope, timing, and locations involved.
Ready to send your papers?
Use the attachment field below for a summons, complaint, subpoena, or other documents. The site will package your details and files into a prepared email for you to review and send. You can also start a document email directly.
Phone
202.553.2209
Text
202.553.2209
Email
[email protected]
Service area:
Washington, DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia
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