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iPhone PI Attorney
iPhone for PIs Working with Attorneys 2026
Licensed PIs working with attorneys collect court-admissible evidence. Here is the 2026 iPhone build.
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⚡ Attorney PI Gear
Court-grade.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
48MP
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48MP
Apple Watch Ultra 2 49mm
Surveillance
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Surveillance
Otterbox Defender Pro
Tough
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Tough
Anker 633 Magnetic Power Bank
Multi-day
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Multi-day
Cost Breakdown — All Options
| Where | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best PI iPhone | iPhone 15 Pro Max | \$1,199 | Pros |
| PI software | CaseTrek | Sub | Industry |
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Surveillance | \$799 | Pro |
| Apple ProRAW | Court evidence | Free | Critical |
| Power bank | Multi-day | \$80 | Critical |
Why Pro Max for Attorney PIs
- 5x telephoto for distant subject photos
- 48MP for evidence-grade documentation
- Apple ProRAW preserves metadata
- Apple ProRes 4K for video evidence
- L1+L5 GPS for accurate location
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 — 36-hr battery
Court-Admissible Evidence
- Apple ProRAW preserves EXIF metadata
- iPhone Pro Max original timestamps
- NEVER edit timestamps or metadata
- iCloud Photos with chain of custody
- Apple Pencil Pro on iPad for chain forms
PI Case Software
- CaseTrek: Industry standard for attorney PIs
- CoreFiling: Alternative
- LegalFiles: Mid-tier
- iPhone access for case management
Surveillance
- iPhone Pro Max 5x telephoto for distance
- Apple ProRAW evidence-grade
- Apple ProRes 4K for video
- Action mode for follow shots
- NEVER post surveillance content
Document Security (Critical)
- FileVault ON
- Stolen Device Protection ON
- Yubikey hardware MFA
- 1Password Business
- Attorney-client privilege protection
- NEVER store evidence in personal cloud
Voice Recording
- Voice Memos for case notes
- State law varies on recording
- One-party consent states OK
- NEVER record without legal consultation
- Apple Watch microphone strong
GPS Tracking
- L1+L5 GPS for accurate location
- Apple Maps for routing
- NEVER track without legal authority
- State laws vary on GPS surveillance
Safety
- Apple Watch Fall Detection ON
- Emergency SOS Hold to call
- Crash Detection
- Find My ON
- Cellular Watch for backup comms
Court Testimony Prep
- Apple Notes for testimony prep
- Apple Pencil Pro on iPad for diagrams
- iCloud Drive for shared evidence
- FaceTime with attorneys
Verdict
- Most attorney PIs: iPhone 15 Pro Max + Apple Watch Ultra 2 + Otterbox + Power bank + CaseTrek (\$2,200)
- Pro: + Yubikey + AppleCare+ Business + cellular Watch (\$2,800)
- Critical: Apple ProRAW evidence + 5x telephoto + secure document handling + chain of custody + state-compliant recording
Mail-In Repair Service
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