WALI Membership

We welcome you into our organization

A SIGNIFICANT STEP

We look forward to it

By joining WALI, you demonstrate your commitment to excellence and integrity.

The Washington Association of Legal Investigators seeks to:

Advance the integrity of the private investigative industry by offering continuing education and professional training to licensed investigators.

Secure an optimal business climate through timely engagement with regulators, advocating on behalf of our industry to preserve access to data, improve vetting, and protect the public from bad actors.

Cultivate our rich repository of resources for legal and private investigators.

Elevate professionalism in private investigations through our comprehensive rules of professional conduct and code of ethics.

If these goals resonate

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

Choose your role

The Washington Association of Legal Investigators has three membership types:

Professional

Open to licensed Washington state private investigators.

Affiliate

For licensed investigators and agencies based outside of Washington.

Associate

Ideal for professionals supporting the legal sector, such as forensic scientists and paralegals.

We also offer a student membership to students enrolled in the University of Washington private investigator certificate program.

Questions? Contact our membership committee at membership@wali.org.

HOW TO JOIN

Affordable and easy

Applying for WALI membership is simple and costs less than $9 per month.

Annual dues are $100, with a one-time application fee of $25—total initial cost: $125. Your membership renews annually on the date you were approved.

Our application takes as little as 5 minutes to complete.

Reach Your Professional Pinnacle in Private Investigations with the Washington Association of Legal Investigators!

REASONS TO JOIN

By the numbers

Why top private investigators join the Washington Association of Legal Investigators:

1. Educate

Stay at the top of the field with quality educational offerings

2. Validate

Convey quality by displaying our logo to signify your status as a vetted professional investigator

3. Commit

Demonstrate your commitment to professional excellence

4. Connect

Form valuable industry relationships

5. Advocate

Shape the regulatory landscape

6. Establish

Solidify your presence in the field

7. Expand

Gain access to 150 knowledgeable investigative professionals with centuries of experience

8. Enhance

Generate business through referrals and networking

9. Elevate

Align yourself with the most prestigious and accomplished Washington private investigators

10. Discover

Get the inside scoop on industry developments, resources, risks, and opportunities

11. Celebrate

Gain recognition for your investigative accomplishments

12. Engage

Participate in a vibrant and supportive professional community

13. Certify

Enhance credibility with an ID card that certifies membership and status as a licensed Washington private investigator

Tap into the many benefits of WALI membership.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Opening doors

Apply for WALI membership and gain these benefits for less than $9 per month.

Professional Membership
$100annually
  • Show prospective clients you’re among the top 15% of Washington investigators
  • WALI membership is a smart investment in your investigative career
  • Harness the expertise of Washington’s top investigators with our Listserv where members post jobs, discuss insider news, and share resources and tips
  • Participate in training events, seminars, meetings, workshops, and our active members-only Listserv
  • Attend three annual social events
Associate & Affiliate Membership
$100annually
  • A smart investment in your legal industry career
  • Direct access to members of Washington’s largest private investigation association
  • A free listing on our directory as an Industry Associate or Affiliate Member
  • Access to the WALI Listserv and legislative updates
  • The opportunity to describe your business to our membership in a new member post on the WALI Listserv
  • Priority advertising opportunities at WALI events and in our newsletters