Professional Chicago Private Investigator & Detective Agency
Civil, Criminal, Legal, Domestic and Private Investigations - Covering the Entire State of Illinois
Our Investigations and Services
Carlson Investigations, Inc. provides an extensive range of general and specialized investigations to attorneys, law firms, the insurance industry, corporations, businesses and private individuals throughout the Chicago area, the State of Illinois, and beyond. All services are conducted by highly trained, experienced investigators and in complete confidentiality.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
ATTORNEY SERVICES
"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit."- the late Johnnie Cochran
- Witness statements (Certified in the Reid Technique)
- Scene documentation
- Skip trace
- Process service - difficult serves are a specialty *
- Case analysis, trial preparation, evidence management
- Judgment collection
- Asset discovery
* Download motion for the appointment of a special process server.
PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple" Oscar Wilde
- Surveillance
- Locate missing persons
- Teens in crisis transport
- Background checks
- Investigate civil lawsuit evidence
CORPORATIONS & BUSINESSES
"In God we trust". . . in all others we investigate
- Employee theft assessment / asset recovery
- Certified in the Reid technique of interview and interrogation to extract
- information or confession
- Background checks & employee screening
- "Non compete" breach of contract investigations
INSURANCE INDUSTRY
"A picture speaks 1000 words"..... video speaks volumes!
- Hidden video surveillance
- Investigate validity of claims
- Documentation of insurance cheats
- Witness locates/statements
Susan Carlson and her staff are always available to discuss your needs or review your case. Call or e-mail us today for more information and a free consultation. You can also assign your case to us for a free, no-obligation review by completing our Online Case Assignment form.
Private Investigators immediately available throughout Cook and Lake County
Including, but not limited to:
Chicago, Evanston, Waukegan, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Northbrook, Northfield, Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, Morton Grove, Skokie, Niles, Winnetka, Glencoe, Wilmette, Glenview
and all surrounding areas.
Statewide, nationwide and world wide service available through affiliate offices.

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Professional Memberships

National Association of
Legal Investigators

World Association
of Detectives
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National Association of
Professional Process Servers

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