About
MS Recoveries & 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 a limited liability company, strengthening its corporate foundation and expanding its professional reach. Over the years, MS Recoveries & Investigations has actively participated in professional development within the investigative community, including long standing involvement with the Private Investigators Association of Idaho. Matthew previously served in leadership roles within the Association, including Sergeant at Arms, and later Vice President, contributing to advancements in industry standards and investigator training.
MS Recoveries & Investigations specializes in family court and child custody investigations, as well as insurance related inquiries, infidelity cases, background investigations, and other matters requiring thorough research and meticulous fieldwork. The agency has been recognized with multiple awards, including honors for Best Private Investigation Service in Boise and Top Investigator in Boise.
Today, MS Recoveries & 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 & Investigations in 2003 following nearly eight years of honorable service in the United States Marine Corps. During his military career, he received training in both misdemeanor and felony investigations while cross training and serving in an investigative capacity within the military’s Criminal Investigative Division. He enlisted in February 1994, completed cross training in 1997, and continued his service until his separation in December 2001.
Throughout his service, Mr. Schultz attained chaser status and Unauthorized Absence (UA) retrieval authority. These responsibilities included escorting service members to and from correctional facilities and court proceedings, as well as apprehending individuals who failed to return to active duty. This experience instilled a high level of discipline, professionalism, and investigative rigor that continues to define his approach to private investigations 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 between 2003 & 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.
MS Recoveries & Investigations provides professional investigative services throughout Southern Idaho, including Ada, Canyon, and Twin Falls counties. View our full service-area coverage here.