Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Private Investigation Services in Houston
Moritz & Associates is a full-service private investigation and security organization headquartered in Houston, Texas, serving national and international clients. With over 25 years of experience in the investigative field, our team comprises highly trained professionals, many with prior law enforcement backgrounds, utilizing the latest surveillance and investigative technologies. Our staff includes former DEA agents, Houston Police, Department of Public Safety narcotics officers, and Harris County detectives, ensuring expertise across diverse investigative needs. We maintain a network of investigators across 42 U.S. states and 26 foreign countries, with Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Vietnamese language capabilities. Our advanced resources include closed-circuit TV, long-range video equipment, and access to over 1,000 databases for information retrieval.We specialize in asset location, litigation support, corporate security assessments, and both domestic and international surveillance operations. Our founder, John A. Moritz, brings 40 years of law enforcement experience, including roles with the Texas Comptroller's Office, FBI, and U.S. Marshals Service. We hold memberships in professional organizations such as the National Association of Legal Investigators and the World Association of Detectives. Our commitment to advanced technology, extensive domestic and global networks, and seasoned expertise positions us as a trusted partner for complex investigative needs.
Services
Asset Recovery
Surveillance Operations
Background Checks
Cybercrime Investigations
Litigation Support
Corporate Security Assessments
Missing Persons
Child Custody Cases
International Investigations
GPS Tracking
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized customer support for urgent investigative needs.
- Our team includes former DEA, FBI, and U.S. Marshals Service personnel.
- We utilize state-of-the-art surveillance equipment and 1,000+ databases.
- We maintain investigator networks across 42 U.S. states and 26 countries.
- Our founder holds 40 years of law enforcement and investigative experience.
Services
Asset Recovery
Our asset recovery specialists locate and secure financial assets globally using advanced database networks and international investigator partnerships. We conduct bank account tracing, real estate identification, and corporate asset tracking across 26 countries. With helicopter surveillance capabilities and multilingual teams, we provide court-admissible evidence for asset seizure proceedings.
Corporate Surveillance
We implement comprehensive corporate surveillance solutions combining physical monitoring and digital forensics. Our services include executive protection planning, facility security assessments, and industrial espionage detection. Using state-of-the-art CCTV systems and GPS tracking technology, we protect business interests both domestically and internationally through discreet operations.
International Investigations
Our cross-border investigation capabilities span 26 countries with native-speaking investigators in Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Vietnamese. We specialize in fraud investigations, intellectual property theft, and cross-jurisdictional litigation support. Through established partnerships with law enforcement agencies in Belize, Mexico, and Norway, we execute complex international operations.
Cybercrime Investigations
We combat cyber threats through computer forensics and data recovery services. Our experts analyze network breaches, recover deleted digital evidence, and trace online fraud activities. With specialized tools for email tracking and dark web monitoring, we assist corporations and legal teams in building defensible cybersecurity cases.
Litigation Support
We provide comprehensive litigation support including expert witness testimony, evidence documentation, and subpoena service. Our investigators prepare detailed case files with photographic evidence, sworn statements, and timeline analyses. We maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols to ensure admissibility in both U.S. and international courts.
People
John A. Moritz
Founder & Lead Investigator
With 40 years in law enforcement, John served FBI and U.S. Marshals task forces, managed Texas Comptroller's CID division, and established international police partnerships. He holds advanced peace officer certification and operates Moritz & Associates across 42 states and 26 countries.
Questions
What private investigation services do you offer?
We provide asset recovery, surveillance operations, background checks, cybercrime investigations, litigation support, and international case management with multilingual capabilities.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we operate in 26 countries across Mexico, Central/South America, Europe, and Asia with native-speaking investigators and local law enforcement partnerships.
What law enforcement experience does your team have?
Our staff includes former DEA agents, FBI task force members, Houston Police narcotics officers, and U.S. Marshals Service deputized investigators.
How do you handle urgent investigations?
We offer 24/7 emergency response with immediate deployment of surveillance teams and access to 1,000+ databases for time-sensitive cases.
What technology do you use?
We employ closed-circuit TV, GPS tracking, long-range video equipment, and computer forensics tools to support both physical and digital investigations.
Can you assist with corporate security needs?
Yes, we conduct security assessments, executive protection planning, and industrial espionage investigations using advanced surveillance technology and risk assessment protocols.
