Business Details
34 Years
experience
Leigh Hearon Investigative Services | Private Investigations in Quilcene, WA
Leigh Hearon Investigative Services has been delivering professional investigative solutions since 1992. Founded by Leigh Hearon, a former journalist with a master's degree from The American University, our agency combines investigative rigor with ethical standards. We serve legal professionals and private clients nationwide, specializing in criminal defense support, civil investigations, and fraud detection. Our work has contributed to case dismissals, reunified families, and exposed critical evidence in high-profile matters. With affiliations like the Washington Association of Legal Investigators, we maintain industry-leading expertise.Our team's background in journalism ensures meticulous fact-gathering and documentation. We operate with discretion, having worked on cases featured in national media outlets like Forensic Files. Over three decades, we've built a reputation for reliability, with attorneys consistently citing our work as instrumental to their success. Our commitment to quality remains unwavering since our establishment in Quilcene, Washington.
Services
Criminal Investigations
Civil Investigations
Fraud Detection
Background Checks
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Surveillance Services
Employee Theft Investigations
Custody Case Support
Missing Persons Locating
Court Document Retrieval
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 34 years of investigative experience working with top attorneys
- Former journalist background ensures thorough fact-gathering techniques
- Proven track record in case dismissals through evidentiary findings
- Recognized by legal professionals as 'the best' in investigative services
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all client engagements
What people say
Most outstanding private investigator
Dogged investigation
Saved thousands of dollars
Exposed critical evidence
Instrumental to success
Services
Criminal Investigations
We conduct comprehensive criminal investigations for defense attorneys and private clients. Our team interviews witnesses, collects evidence, and develops trial strategies that have led to numerous case dismissals. With experience in homicide cases and cold cases featured in national media, we provide critical support that attorneys consistently describe as 'the basis for successful outcomes.' Our work has directly contributed to clients' freedom through thorough investigative work.
Civil Investigations
Our civil investigation services assist attorneys with complex cases requiring detailed fact-finding. We locate hard-to-find witnesses, perform background checks, and document evidence for personal injury claims. With expertise in custody battle documentation and domestic dispute investigations, we provide the evidentiary foundation that has helped resolve contentious legal matters. Our work product is described as 'top drawer' by legal professionals who rely on our findings for case strategy development.
Fraud Detection
We specialize in uncovering various forms of fraud including insurance fraud and employee theft. Our investigators perform surveillance, document analysis, and background checks that have saved clients thousands of dollars. With experience in complex financial investigations, we provide detailed reports that expose fraudulent activities while maintaining evidentiary standards. Clients praise our ability to 'tie things together' and assess credibility in fraud-related matters.
Background Checks
Our comprehensive background check services help businesses and individuals make informed decisions. We perform detailed investigations on prospective tenants, employees, and business partners using extensive database access that covers national public records. With 24-hour turnaround for most database information, we provide critical insights that have prevented financial losses for clients. Our due diligence process combines automated checks with manual verification for maximum accuracy.
Surveillance Services
We offer professional surveillance services for both legal and private clients. Our investigators use advanced techniques to document activities in various settings, from domestic disputes to insurance fraud cases. With experience in long-term monitoring and digital documentation, we provide admissible evidence that has proven crucial in court proceedings. Our surveillance work is conducted with strict adherence to legal standards while maintaining client confidentiality.
People
Leigh Hearon
Owner & Investigator
Leigh Hearon is a licensed private investigator with over 30 years of experience. A former journalist with awards in writing and communications, she applies investigative journalism skills to legal and private cases. She holds a master's degree from The American University and has worked on cases featured in national media outlets. Her investigative work has been instrumental in numerous legal victories for attorneys across the country.
Questions
What types of investigative services do you offer?
We provide criminal defense investigations, civil litigation support, fraud detection, background checks, surveillance, and missing persons investigations for both legal professionals and private clients.
How experienced are your investigators?
Leigh Hearon has over 30 years of investigative experience, with a background in journalism and legal investigations, working on cases featured in national media outlets.
Do you handle international cases?
While based in Washington State, we handle cases across the U.S. and have worked on international matters requiring investigative support in Singapore and other locations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We offer online payment options for client convenience, with billing arrangements that accommodate both legal firms and private individuals.
