Business Details
Trusted Private Investigation Services in Searcy, Arkansas
Hopkins Investigations has dedicated over 25 years to conducting thorough and legally sound investigations. Founded by Jon Hopkins, a seasoned investigator with a law enforcement background dating back to 1993, our firm specializes in complex legal, criminal, and domestic relations cases, with a particular focus on nursing home abuse, asset investigations, and civil litigation support. Our commitment to justice drives us to employ advanced techniques to locate witnesses, gather evidence, and present findings clearly for court proceedings. As an Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Justice Partner, we collaborate with top legal professionals to ensure clients receive the evidence needed to succeed in their cases. Our asset investigation process combines public records, social media research, and financial data to deliver comprehensive reports. We approach every case with the same urgency and dedication, whether it involves protecting a child's welfare or uncovering critical evidence in a wrongful death claim. Our track record includes landmark victories like the 2014 Arkansas Supreme Court FOIA case and multimillion-dollar settlements for families affected by negligence. We prioritize transparency in all operations, ensuring clients understand our methodologies and findings. With experience in homicide, sexual assault, and elder care facility investigations, our team brings specialized expertise to each case. Our mission remains unwavering: to provide meticulously documented evidence that helps clients achieve justice through diligent, ethical investigative work.
Services
Civil Litigation Investigations
Domestic Relations Investigations
Asset Investigations
Background Investigations
Subpoena Service
Skip Trace Services
Death Investigations
Nursing Home Abuse Investigations
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of investigative experience across legal, criminal, and civil cases
- Our team specializes in complex nursing home abuse and asset investigation cases
- We employ advanced techniques for witness location and evidence collection
- Our Arkansas Supreme Court FOIA case victory demonstrates legal expertise
- We maintain partnerships with top legal professionals through ATLA membership
Services
Civil Litigation Investigations
We specialize in gathering critical evidence for civil litigation cases, including witness testimony and video documentation. Our investigators work with top law firms to build strong cases for court proceedings. With extensive experience in personal injury and liability cases, we help attorneys present compelling evidence to support their clients' claims.
Nursing Home Abuse Investigations
Our team conducts thorough investigations into elder abuse and neglect in care facilities. We document medication errors, staffing issues, and physical injuries through witness interviews and facility assessments. With specialized knowledge of elder care operations, we help families seek justice for loved ones suffering from preventable harm in assisted living environments.
Asset Investigations
We perform comprehensive asset investigations using public records, financial data, and social media research. Our GLB-compliant banking information collection helps determine debtors' financial capabilities. By analyzing tangible assets and financial relationships, we provide crucial information to support legal proceedings and collection efforts for our clients.
Domestic Relations Investigations
We gather evidence for family court cases involving child custody and domestic matters. Our investigators document relevant behaviors and circumstances to support court decisions. Using video surveillance and witness testimony, we help family law attorneys build cases that protect children's best interests and ensure fair legal outcomes.
Death Investigations
Our team investigates suspicious deaths through forensic evidence collection and witness interviews. We analyze DNA evidence, timeline discrepancies, and financial motives to uncover the truth behind unexplained fatalities. Working with law enforcement when appropriate, we help families seek answers and legal resolution in cases involving potential foul play or insurance disputes.
People
Jon Hopkins
Chief Investigator and Founder
Jon Hopkins brings 25+ years of investigative experience, starting in law enforcement in 1993 before founding Hopkins Investigations. His expertise spans homicide, sexual assault, and elder care facility investigations. He successfully handled the landmark 2014 Arkansas Supreme Court FOIA case and specializes in complex civil litigation support.
Questions
What types of cases does Hopkins Investigations handle?
We handle civil litigation, criminal investigations, domestic relations, asset investigations, nursing home abuse cases, and death investigations. Our expertise also includes background checks, subpoena service, and skip tracing.
How does your asset investigation process work?
Our asset investigations combine public records research, financial data analysis, and social media tracking to identify tangible assets and financial resources. We provide GLB-compliant banking information to support legal proceedings and collection efforts.
Do you work with attorneys outside Arkansas?
Yes, while based in Arkansas, we work with attorneys nationwide through our partnership with the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association and our experience handling multi-state investigations.
Can you investigate nursing home abuse cases?
Yes, we specialize in elder care facility investigations, including documenting medication errors, staffing deficiencies, and physical neglect. Our investigators understand the unique operational aspects of long-term care facilities.
How do you handle civil litigation support?
We provide witness location services, evidence collection, and court-ready documentation. Our team works closely with attorneys to gather testimony and video evidence that strengthens civil litigation cases.
What makes Hopkins Investigations different from others?
Our 25+ years of experience, law enforcement background, and specialized approach to each case set us apart. We combine traditional investigative techniques with modern research methods to deliver comprehensive results.
Reviews (3)
Boyd Dan Hicks
Jan 27, 2019
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I have known Jon Hopkins for many years and can attest to his professionalism and dedication as a Law Enforcement Officer and Investigator.
Jess Odom
Jan 27, 2019
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I have worked with Jon for years, I have found him to be a great investigator, honest and straight forward. I would recommend him for any type case.
Jerry Bowling
Jan 27, 2019
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Does a great job, comes highly recommended by the people in the state of Arkansas, knows the law and has been in law enforcement for many years, if you want the best of the best this is your man