Areas We Serve
Private Investigator in Utica, NY
ZCIS Investigations is a licensed private investigation agency serving Utica, Rome, Oneida County and the Mohawk Valley. 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 throughout the Utica area.
Investigative Services in Utica and the Mohawk Valley
We handle a full range of investigations for clients throughout Utica and the Mohawk Valley. 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 You Can Rely On in Utica
Utica and the Mohawk Valley combine city neighborhoods, busy suburbs, small cities like Rome, college campuses and wide stretches of rural countryside. Effective investigations here require careful planning, discretion and experience reading people and situations. 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.
In Utica, we support matters at the Oneida County Courthouse on Elizabeth Street, home to Supreme Court, County Court and Family Court, as well as Utica City Court on Oriskany Street, Rome City Court and federal court for the Northern District of New York at the Alexander Pirnie Federal Building on Broad Street. We also work cases in town and village courts across the county and in neighboring counties. 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 in city, suburban and rural settings
- Discreet, confidential work and direct communication with your investigator
Communities We Serve in the Mohawk Valley
We serve the cities of Utica, Rome and Sherrill and every town and village in Oneida County, including New Hartford, Whitesboro, Whitestown, Yorkville, New York Mills, Clinton, Kirkland, Marcy, Oriskany, Westmoreland, Vernon, Camden and Boonville. We also serve neighboring Herkimer and Madison counties, including Herkimer, Ilion, Little Falls, the City of Oneida and Canastota.
We also serve these nearby areas, with licensed investigative services available throughout New York State:
- Syracuse and Central New York
- Rochester and Monroe County
- Wayne County
- The Finger Lakes
- Buffalo and Western New York
Utica Private Investigator FAQs
How much does a private investigator cost in Utica?
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 Utica attorneys?
Yes. We support attorneys with witness location and interviews, evidence gathering, background research and trial preparation, in civil, family and criminal matters in state and federal court.
Do you take cases outside Oneida County?
Yes. We work throughout the Mohawk Valley and Central New York, including Herkimer, Madison and Onondaga counties, and anywhere in New York State.
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.