Welcome to Talon Services of Beaufort
Trae Simmons is the founder and owner of Talon Services, specializing in full range of professional legal support solutions in Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Hampton, Allendale, and Charleston Counties in South Carolina —including process serving, background investigations, and skip tracing.
With 23 years of combined experience in the military, law enforcement, and private security, Trae brings a unique blend of discipline and expertise to every case. Certified in behavior management and de-escalation techniques, he holds himself to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Trae understands the critical value of delivering well-written, thorough reports and is committed to offering reliable, discreet process serving, skip tracing, background investigations, and court filing services tailored to the needs of attorneys and law firms in the Lowcountry.

Certifications:
- Graduate of Army Infantry Basic Training – 1995 Fort Benning, GA, US
- Army Airborne School – 1995, Fort Benning, GA, US
- Army Air Assault School – 1996, Fort Campbell, Kentucky,
- Expert Infantry Badge – 1997, Fort Campbell, Kentucky
- Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice – The University of South Carolina (Columbia)
- Graduate of the South Carolina Police Corps 2002 – The Citadel
- Narcotics Investigations 2006 – The Drug Enforcement Administration
- Advanced SWAT Operations Type 1 2007 – The Government Training Institute
- Firearms Instructor – South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
- Defensive Tactics Instructor – South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
- Taser Instructor – Axon
- OC Spray Instructor – Safriland
- Gas Operations Instructor – Defense Technologies
- Specialty Munitions Instructor – Defense Technologies
- Emergency Response to Terrorist Bombings – New Mexico Tech
- Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological certification (COBRA)- FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness
- Hilton Head Island Rotary Deputy of the Year 2012
- Handle with Care Instructor (Behavioral Management)
Let’s explore how we can help.
Contact Talon Services today to schedule a free consultation and discover how our reliable process services can keep your case moving forward.