Areas We Serve
Private Investigator in the Finger Lakes, NY
ZCIS Investigations is a licensed private investigation agency serving the Finger Lakes region, including Ontario, Seneca, Yates and Cayuga counties. Our founder spent more than 30 years with the Rochester Police Department and the Greece Police Department, and today brings that experience to attorneys, insurers, businesses and families from Canandaigua and Geneva to Penn Yan and Auburn.
Investigative Services in the Finger Lakes
We handle a full range of investigations for clients throughout the Finger Lakes. Select a service to learn more:
- Surveillance & Field Investigations
- Attorney & Litigation Support
- Insurance & Fraud Investigations
- Corporate & Workplace Investigations
- Domestic & Matrimonial Investigations
- Child Custody Investigations
- Background & Locate Investigations
- Public Records & OSINT Research
- Missing Persons Investigations
- Cold Case Investigations
- Criminal Defense Investigations
Experience Across the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region covers small cities, lakefront and seasonal properties, wineries, farms and long stretches of rural road. Investigations here often call for careful planning, patience and the ability to work discreetly in communities where people notice an unfamiliar face. Our founder served as a Detective, Detective Sergeant and Detective Lieutenant commanding Rochester’s Major Crimes Unit, then as a Captain, and later as Deputy Chief of Operations with the Greece Police Department.
We support matters in the county courts in Canandaigua, Waterloo, Penn Yan and Auburn, the city courts in Canandaigua, Geneva and Auburn, and the town and village courts across the region. Our founder has testified in court hundreds of times, and every report we prepare is written with that experience in mind.
Why Choose ZCIS Investigations
- More than 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Rochester and Greece police departments
- Licensed by the New York State Department of State (License No. 11000222158)
- Courtroom experience, having testified hundreds of times
- Experience working discreetly in rural, lakefront and small-city settings
- Discreet, confidential work and direct communication with your investigator
Communities We Serve in the Finger Lakes
In Ontario County, we serve Canandaigua, Geneva, Victor, Farmington, Manchester, Shortsville, Clifton Springs, Phelps, Naples and Bloomfield. In Seneca County, we serve Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Ovid, Interlaken and Romulus. In Yates County, we serve Penn Yan, Dundee, Branchport and Rushville. In Cayuga County, we serve Auburn, Moravia, Weedsport, Union Springs, Aurora, Cato and Port Byron.
We also serve Rochester and Monroe County, Wayne, Livingston and Steuben counties, and Buffalo and Syracuse, with licensed investigative services available throughout New York State.
Finger Lakes Private Investigator FAQs
How much does a private investigator cost in the Finger Lakes?
Cost depends on the type of investigation, the time involved and any travel. After a confidential consultation, we provide a clear estimate before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
Do you work with attorneys in the Finger Lakes?
Yes. We support attorneys with witness location and interviews, evidence gathering, background research and trial preparation, in civil, family and criminal matters across Ontario, Seneca, Yates and Cayuga counties.
Can you investigate matters involving seasonal or lakefront properties?
Yes. We regularly plan work around seasonal residences, lake homes and rural properties, including surveillance, locating people and documenting activity, with results that are clear and well documented.
Is everything confidential?
Yes. Every conversation and every case is handled with strict confidentiality. We share findings only with you or the people you authorize.
Talk to an Investigator
Every conversation is confidential. Call 585-450-6269 or reach out through our contact page to discuss your situation.