Investigative Services
Attorney & Litigation Support in Rochester, NY
Strong cases are built on reliable facts. ZCIS Investigations supports attorneys and law firms with thorough, well-documented investigative work for civil and criminal matters, led by an investigator with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including leadership of homicide and major crimes investigations.
How We Support Attorneys
We work as an extension of your legal team, focused on the facts that matter to your case. Our services include:
- Locating and interviewing witnesses
- Obtaining written and recorded statements
- Background investigations on parties, witnesses and experts
- Locating people, assets and records
- Scene examination, photographs and diagrams
- Surveillance to document activities relevant to a claim
- Reviewing police reports, discovery and investigative files
- Trial preparation support
Civil and Criminal Matters
We assist with personal injury, insurance disputes, employment matters, family law, contract disputes and criminal defense. For criminal defense work, our background leading criminal investigations helps us review how a case was investigated, identify gaps and find information that may have been overlooked.
Experience You Can Put in Front of a Jury
Our investigator has spent decades conducting interviews, preparing reports and testifying. That experience shows in our work: interviews are thorough and professional, reports are clear and organized, and findings are presented objectively so they hold up under scrutiny.
Why Attorneys Choose ZCIS Investigations
- More than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including command of major criminal investigations
- Licensed by the New York State Department of State (License No. 11000222158)
- Strict confidentiality and respect for attorney work product
- Clear, organized reports delivered on schedule
- Direct communication with the investigator working your case
Areas We Serve
ZCIS Investigations supports attorneys in Rochester and throughout Monroe County, Wayne County, Ontario County, Livingston County, Genesee County and the Finger Lakes, as well as Buffalo, Syracuse and across Western and Central New York.
Litigation Support FAQs
Do you work on both civil and criminal cases?
Yes. We assist plaintiffs and defense attorneys in civil matters and support defense counsel in criminal cases.
Who directs the investigation?
You do. We work at the direction of counsel, keep you informed throughout and report findings only to you.
Can you interview witnesses who are reluctant to talk?
Experienced, professional interviewing often makes the difference. We approach every witness respectfully and document what they say accurately.
How do you bill for attorney work?
Fees depend on the scope of the assignment. We discuss the work and expected costs with you before we begin.
Talk to an Investigator
Every conversation is confidential. Call 585-450-6269 or reach out through our contact page to discuss your case.