About Washington State Investigators

Wolfgang Grasst: Principal Investigator & Strategic Intelligence Specialist

My name is Wolfgang Grasst, founder and principal investigator at Washington State Investigators, private investigation (WSIPI). In 2006, I co-founded Eye-Spy-Inc, a technology-based investigative agency. In 2010, I went back to college and earned two AAS IT degrees in Networking and Security. Since late 2012, I have provided law firms, businesses, and individuals in Seattle, King County, and throughout Washington State with high-level investigative intelligence and litigation support.

While my roots are in traditional surveillance, WSIPI has evolved into a premier firm for complex case research and digital discovery. I specialize in uncovering “hidden” information—ranging from hidden asset searches and professional person locates to deep-dive background investigations. My approach is strategic: I combine decades of investigative experience with advanced technical skills to find the facts that others miss.

Strategic Investigative Intelligence

In today’s investigative landscape, information is the most valuable currency. My dual-background in Information Technology and Private Investigation allows me to navigate both the physical and digital worlds to secure evidence.

I focus on high-stakes research services including:

• Person Locates & Skip Tracing: Finding elusive witnesses or individuals using proprietary data and OSINT.
• Hidden Asset Searches: Identifying real estate, corporate holdings, and other discoverable assets for civil litigation.
• Case & Background Research: Analyzing criminal and civil histories to provide legal teams with a strategic advantage.
• Online Investigations: Researching digital footprints and conducting deep online research for fraud and domestic cases.

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Professional Investigation Background

• 1980–1986: Member of United States Navy, “Fighting Seabees” Construction Battalion (CE-E4).
• 2003–2005: Owner/operator of a professional photography studio in Seattle, WA.
• 2004–2006: Sub-contracted for attorneys and private investigators to monitor and collect evidence for cybercrime investigations.
• 2007–2010: Co-founder and primary investigator of Eye Spy, Inc., focusing on technology-based investigations.
• 2012–Present: Founder and Principal Investigator at Washington State Investigators.

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Education & Specialized Certifications

• Degrees: Associate in Applied Science – IT Networking and IT Security.
• OSINT Specialist: Expert in Open Source Intelligence and online data research.
• CompTIA Security+: Trained in global security standards and digital defense.
• CIW Specialist: Web Design and JavaScript Specialist.
• Martial Arts: Hapkido Black Belt – Kwon Moo Hapkido Federation.