About
MS Recoveries and Investigations was founded in 2003 by Matthew Schultz, a United States Marine Corps veteran trained in both misdemeanor and felony investigations. What began as a sole proprietorship has grown into one of Idaho’s most respected investigative agencies, known for its commitment to accuracy, integrity, and professionalism.
In August 2015, the firm became an LLC, solidifying its corporate standing. That same year, MS Recoveries and Investigations joined the Private Investigators Association of Idaho (PIAI), expanding its professional network and resources. Matthew later became the first Sergeant at Arms in 2021, contributing to the modernization and rewriting of Idaho’s Certified Private Investigator exam. Since 2024, he has proudly served as Vice President of PIAI, helping shape the future of the investigative profession.
MS Recoveries and Investigations specializes in family court and child custody investigations, and also conducts insurance related inquiries, infidelity cases, background investigations, and other specialties requiring detailed research and meticulous fieldwork. The agency has been recognized with multiple awards, including several honors for Best Private Investigation Service in Boise and Top Investigator in Boise.
Today, MS Recoveries and Investigations continues its mission:
to provide trusted investigative services, support the next generation of investigators, and uphold the highest standards in the field.
Matthew Schultz founded MS Recoveries and Investigations in 2003 after completing nearly eight years of service in the United States Marine Corps. He received formal training in misdemeanor and felony investigations while serving as a cross branch investigator within the military’s Criminal Investigative Division. He enlisted in February 1994, completed investigative training at Fort Leonard Wood in 1997, and continued his service until his separation in December 2001.
During his military career, Matthew earned chaser status and Unauthorized Absence (UA) retrieval authority, allowing him to escort personnel to and from correctional facilities and court proceedings, and to apprehend individuals who failed to return to active duty. These roles helped build the discipline, professionalism, and investigative mindset that define his work today.
After leaving the military, Matthew entered the private sector. From January 2002 to February 2003, he worked as a Fugitive Recovery Agent in Washington State before transitioning into private investigation. His early fieldwork became the foundation of MS Recoveries and Investigations.
Matthew holds a Bachelor of Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology, enhancing both his investigative methodology and his understanding of human behavior.
From 2005 to 2012, he served as a state trainer in Washington, providing formal instruction for Fugitive Recovery Agents (bail enforcement) and for Private Investigator licensing candidates. His work helped elevate professional standards for new agents entering the field.
Matthew’s investigative work spans a wide range of disciplines. He specializes in family court and child custody cases, and also handles insurance related investigations, infidelity cases, and other matters requiring discretion and detailed analysis. Over the years, he has been involved in numerous high profile investigations, including a major drug ring case in Washington State in 2008 and a homicide investigation in Idaho in 2025. His work has resulted in multiple media appearances and recognition at both the city and regional levels.
Matthew is also deeply committed to training the next generation of investigators. Since 2015, he has partnered with Boise State University each semester to host two to five criminal justice interns, providing hands on experience and professional mentorship. He is also invited at times as a guest speaker in lower division criminal justice courses, teaching investigative practice, ethics, and applied case analysis.
Today, Matthew continues to lead MS Recoveries and Investigations with the same values he learned during his military service:
discipline, integrity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth.