Meet Mike Nade-Founder & Lead Investigator, Nade Investigative Service

Mike Nade is the founder of Nade Investigative Service (NIS), established in 2022 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. A graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Mike brings over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and investigations to every case he handles.

Before launching NIS, Mike served as a Detective, where he specialized in digital forensics and online investigations. His deep technical expertise and investigative intuition have led him to testify as an expert witness in both state and federal courtrooms, earning a reputation for credibility, professionalism, and precision.

Mike has completed advanced training from some of the most respected organizations in the field, including:

• National Computer Forensics Institute
   
• Cellebrite
   
• MSAB
   
• FTK
   
• The National White Collar Crime Center
   
• Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
   
• Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association International Inc. (LEVA)
  … and many more.
   

Mike founded NIS with a mission: to provide ethical, thorough, and results-driven investigative services to attorneys, businesses, and individuals across Kentucky. Under his leadership, the firm handles a wide range of cases—from serious criminal defense, wrongful death, and personal injury investigations to infidelity, surveillance, and process service.

Whether you’re navigating a legal crisis or just need the truth, Mike brings a rare combination of law enforcement insight, digital expertise, and client-focused integrity to the job. When it comes to protecting your interests, you won’t find a more capable or committed investigator.