Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Private Investigators in Lexington, KY
Established in 1996, Investigative Consultants has built a reputation as Kentucky's most respected full-service investigative agency. Our foundation of professionalism, integrity, and honesty has earned us the trust of corporations, law firms, and private individuals across the commonwealth. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team delivers thorough, confidential investigations tailored to each client's unique needs. Headquartered in Lexington, we serve clients statewide through a comprehensive range of services including surveillance, background checks, and legal support. Our commitment to quality service is demonstrated through thousands of successful cases and ongoing relationships with satisfied clients. As a licensed and insured agency, we maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while providing personalized attention to every case.Our leadership includes industry veterans like Diane Patterson, our founding investigator, and Robert Berberich, whose extensive case experience enhances our operational capabilities. We specialize in both commercial and personal investigations, addressing complex challenges from corporate fraud to family law matters. Our proven track record in high-stakes legal cases has made us the preferred choice for attorneys and law enforcement entities throughout Kentucky. Through continuous adaptation to evolving investigative technologies and methodologies, we maintain our position as industry leaders while upholding the core values that have defined our success since 1996.
Services
Surveillance Services
Background Checks
Corporate Investigations
Legal Support
Missing Persons
Asset Searches
Electronic Surveillance
Court Testimony
Worker's Compensation Fraud
Family Law Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined investigative experience across diverse case types
- Licensed and insured with state-certified investigators (KYPI-135698, KYPI-0070)
- Proven success in complex legal cases with courtroom-tested evidence collection
- Client-focused approach maintaining strict confidentiality for sensitive matters
- Comprehensive service portfolio covering corporate, legal, and personal investigations
What people say
Peace of mind
Successful verdict
Excellent reputation
Professional courtroom presence
Thorough investigations
Services
Surveillance Services
Our surveillance operations combine advanced technology with strategic fieldwork to gather critical evidence. Professional investigators conduct discreet observation for insurance fraud, marital disputes, and corporate investigations. Every assignment receives customized planning to ensure comprehensive documentation while maintaining legal compliance and evidentiary standards.
Background Checks
We provide thorough background investigations for businesses and individuals, including criminal record checks, employment verification, and financial history analysis. Our process follows strict legal guidelines while delivering actionable intelligence for hiring decisions and risk management.
Legal Support
Specialized investigative services for law firms include witness interviews, evidence collection, and courtroom-ready documentation. We assist with civil and criminal cases through subpoena service, trial preparation, and expert testimony that has contributed to successful verdicts in complex litigation.
Missing Persons
Our investigators employ advanced database research and field techniques to locate individuals for legal, familial, or business purposes. This includes skip tracing, public records analysis, and discreet personal interviews to resolve cases involving custody issues or financial obligations.
Corporate Investigations
We help organizations protect assets through internal theft investigations, fraud detection, and executive protection services. Our work includes loss prevention strategies, employee misconduct investigations, and security protocol assessments tailored to business operations.
People
Diane Patterson
Founder / Consultant
Licensed investigator with 30+ years of experience. Founded the agency in 1996 and continues providing strategic guidance while maintaining daily operational involvement in complex cases.
Robert Berberich
Owner / Investigator
Licensed private investigator since 2014 with extensive case experience across Kentucky. Specializes in complex investigations requiring technical surveillance and courtroom evidence presentation for legal professionals.
Questions
What types of cases do you typically handle?
We investigate corporate fraud, family law matters, insurance claims, missing persons, and legal support cases. Our experience covers both civil and criminal investigations across Kentucky.
How does your free case evaluation work?
Contact us via phone or online form with your situation details. We'll review your case at no charge and recommend the most effective investigative approach within our capabilities.
Are your services confidential?
All client information remains strictly confidential per state and federal laws. We maintain discretion throughout investigations and never share details without legal authorization.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
While based in Kentucky, we assist clients nationwide through our network of associate investigators while maintaining our core services within the commonwealth.
Can you testify in court if needed?
Yes, our investigators regularly provide courtroom testimony and evidentiary documentation. We maintain detailed records to support legal proceedings when required.
