Pittsburgh private investigators since 1982. Confidential investigations. Experienced professionals. Answers you can trust.
TSCM bug sweeps, corporate fraud, and discreet domestic cases. Backed by four decades of founder-led work.
- Private
- Discreet
- No Obligation to Proceed
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- A+ BBB Rating
- Est. 1982
- Featured in USA Today
Client testimonial
More than four decades of trust. Hear what our clients say.
Watch Tim Holoman discuss his experience with Empire Investigation in this testimonial, recorded at an international investigative conference in Aruba.
Tim Holoman · Emmy Award Winner
Emmy Award–Credited Testimonial
"The state of the art equipment you provided worked flawlessly."
Tim Holoman
Emmy Award–Winning Broadcaster · WPXI TV, Pittsburgh
Working together for over 35 years
Watch on YouTube ↗- Founded
- 1982
- PA Licensed
- Nov 1982
- BBB Rating
- A+
- City's Best Award
- 3 Years
- Equipment Value
- $1M+
- Featured by
- USA Today
- NBC
- CBS
- The Boston Globe
- WPXI
- Saudi Gazette
Practice areas
What do you need investigated?
Founder-led since 1982
Robert Kresson
Founder & Principal · Est. 1982
The investigator
other investigators call.
Robert Kresson founded Empire Investigation LLC in November 1982 and still personally oversees the firm's most sensitive engagements.
Read the full story
When you're ready
The truth exists. Empire finds it.
- Private
- Discreet
- No Obligation to Proceed
Confidential Inquiry
When the Matter
Demands Certainty
Every engagement begins with a private, no-obligation consultation. Your inquiry is handled with the same discretion as our investigations.
Time-sensitive matter? Our 24/7 line is answered live — confidential callbacks.
Prefer to call? (800) 860-6068 · Licensed · Bonded · Established 1982
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Empire Investigation different from other private investigators?
Empire Investigation has operated continuously since 1982. The firm has invested well over $1 million in professional countermeasure and investigative equipment, has been featured by outlets including USA Today, NBC, CBS, the Boston Globe, WPXI and the Saudi Gazette, and has collaborated with television networks and law enforcement agencies across multiple states. Licensed, Bonded, and Insured in Pennsylvania.
What types of investigations does Empire Investigation handle?
Empire Investigation handles corporate fraud and internal theft investigations, TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures) and bug sweeps, domestic and infidelity investigations, child custody documentation, asset searches, criminal defense support, workers' compensation investigations, and litigation support. The firm serves businesses, law firms, and private clients across Pennsylvania and nationally.
Is Empire Investigation licensed and insured?
Yes. Empire Investigation holds a Pennsylvania private detective license granted in November 1982 and has maintained it continuously since. The firm is Licensed, Bonded, and Insured.
How confidential is the investigation process?
All consultations and investigations are conducted with complete confidentiality. Empire Investigation does not share client information. Every engagement is treated with the discretion that high-stakes personal and corporate situations demand.
How do I start an investigation with Empire Investigation?
Contact Empire Investigation directly at 1-800-860-6068 or through the consultation form on this site. Initial consultations are confidential. Empire will assess your situation, clarify your objective, and outline the most appropriate investigative approach before any engagement begins.