When the stakes involve hidden money, corporate theft or a suspicious listening device, Pittsburgh residents are increasingly turning to private investigators — and one local agency has just been singled out for its work.
Concerns about covert surveillance, concealed finances and employee dishonesty are driving clients to Empire Investigation LLC, which has been named a Top 1% Private Investigation Agency in Pittsburgh by the Consumer Ratings Institute. The recognition is based on a 4.7-star rating across 146 consumer reviews.
For individuals, attorneys and businesses, having access to reliable information can be critical when protecting finances, family stability, privacy and legal standing.
Addressing the Questions That Matter
Are conversations in your home or office being recorded without your knowledge? Empire offers Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM), also known as professional bug sweeps, to detect hidden microphones, concealed cameras, electronic transmitters and other surveillance threats in residential, commercial and vehicle settings.
Worried a spouse is stashing money ahead of a divorce? Confidential asset investigations are designed to uncover property holdings, business interests, financial inconsistencies and other potentially concealed assets in divorce proceedings, estate disputes and financial litigation.
Could theft be happening inside your company? The agency looks into suspected corporate fraud, embezzlement, employee theft and insider threats, with services that include corporate due diligence, executive background checks and litigation support.
Is your vehicle being tracked or your smartphone monitored? Empire provides GPS tracker detection, vehicle inspections, mobile phone forensics and computer forensic investigations to spot unauthorized monitoring and electronic security risks.
Seeking evidence of infidelity or documentation for a custody dispute? The firm conducts discreet infidelity investigations, professional surveillance and investigative documentation to support individuals and attorneys handling sensitive personal and legal cases.
A Relationship Built Over 35 Years
Trust in investigative work is built on experience, discretion and results.
Tim Holoman, a long-standing client of Empire Investigation, has worked with the agency for more than 35 years. In a video testimonial recorded in Aruba, Holoman speaks to his direct experience with the firm’s investigative professionalism and technical expertise.
When the Stakes Are High, Experience Counts
“When clients contact us, they’re often facing situations that could affect their families, businesses, finances or personal security,” said Robert Kresson, Founder and CEO of Empire Investigation LLC.
“They need facts, discretion and reliable answers. Our responsibility is to provide information that helps clients make informed decisions while protecting their confidentiality.”
Four Decades of Investigative Excellence
Founded in November 1982, Empire Investigation has held its Pennsylvania private detective license continuously for nearly 44 years and has handled more than 20,000 investigative matters.
The firm has invested over $1 million in professional investigative and technical surveillance countermeasure equipment.
Kresson previously served as a Surveillance Expo instructor and Ross Engineering technical surveillance countermeasure trainer.
Empire has been featured by NBC, CBS, The Boston Globe, WPXI, KDKA-TV and WTAE-TV. The agency also holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Confidential Investigations Nationwide
With offices in Pittsburgh and Butler, Pennsylvania, Empire serves individuals, attorneys, executives and businesses across Pennsylvania and throughout the country.
Confidential initial consultations are available, and telephone inquiries are answered live 24 hours a day.
About Empire Investigation LLC
Empire Investigation LLC is a licensed, bonded and insured Pennsylvania private detective agency established in 1982, specializing in corporate investigations, TSCM bug sweeps, hidden asset searches, digital forensics, infidelity investigations, child custody matters and litigation support.
About the Consumer Ratings Institute
The Consumer Ratings Institute is a national business recognition registry based in New York, evaluating businesses across all sectors using aggregated public review data. The Institute issues recognitions across multiple categories based on publicly accessible consumer reviews.
Robert Kresson
Empire Investigation LLC
+1 800-860-6068
Why it matters
As concerns over digital privacy, financial deception and workplace misconduct grow, the demand for professional investigative services is rising. This recognition highlights the role that experienced agencies play in helping individuals and businesses navigate high-stakes situations with reliable evidence and discretion.
