Criminal Justice Associates provides Asset & Financial Investigation services to Corporations, Government Agencies, Professionals, Law Firms, Small Business, and Medical/Health Care Providers. We also provide service to other firms and Individuals with a qualified legal purpose. All investigations are fully compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Gramm-Leach Billey Act. The information we develop on people and companies and other entities is sensitive and confidential  In respect with that we require a valid and legal purpose before we conduct any Asset or Financial Investigation. 

Asset investigations identify assets titled in the name of a person(s) or business entity. Business entities being C or S Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) and others.  We also examine various forms of trusts, such as living trusts, charitable trusts, and others. In addition we also deal with Will/Estate & Probate matters where assets are in question or the distribution of income and assets to the heirs.  In the course of our asset/financial investigations we often develop other information of business and or legal value as part of the investigative process.

Our internal sources of information regarding assets focus on current public, private, and proprietary records. Specialized research that focus on banking, brokerage, and other financial records. All of our investigations are conducted in a legal & ethical manner. Discreet inquiries using specialized investigative methods and techniques.  We use analytical tools to examine relationships between people, companies, and assets.  Many of the same techniques are used in our background and digital forensics investigations. 

Corporate & Personal Asset Profiles -  Developing and documenting assets owned by a corporation/business entity or person(s):

* Bank and Brokerage & Investment Accounts
* Corporate Ownership - Private/Public Companies
* Residential & Commercial Real Estate
* Motor Vehicles to include Antique & Racing vehicles
* Yachts & Vessels used in Commercial Shipping
* Aircraft to include Helicopters &  Business Jets
* Patents & Trademarks linked to Current Products
* Equine Investments (Race Horses)
* Silent Business  Ownership or Partnerships 
* Accounts Receivable
* Structured Settlements - Lottery Winnings or Jury Award
* Collectable Coins & Stamps ***
* Art & Antique Collections ***
* Jewelry & Watches ***
* Firearms  to include Class III Weapons ***
* Musical Instruments - Violin, Cello, Piano, & Guitars ***
(The *** Denotes Dollar Value - Generally $10K and up in Wholesale Value)


General & Focused Financial Investigations - Provided in cases of fraud, theft, and embezzlement. Examples would be a person of trust embezzling or diverting funds in a medical practice, a non profit organization, or a multi-store retail chain. We can provide specialized financial investigations to determine the flow of money, where it travels, and who benefits.

Bankruptcy Investigations, Monitoring  & Hidden Asset - We investigate suspected false claims in Chapter 7,11, 13 filings.  Locating unreported or hidden assets sold without notification to the bankruptcy trustee. Detection of fraudulent conveyances. Computer forensic examinations to identify assets and other facts.  Attending & monitoring creditor meetings nationwide.

Corporate Identity Theft - This is a growing problem and more severe that traditional personal identity theft as it involves small to large companies. The criminal uses the FEIN# and often the Dun & Bradstreet - DUNS# for the purpose of getting corporate lines of credit from vendors such as Dell Computer, Staples, and even credit cards from major banks.  We can conduct financial investigations to trace the source and help put controls in place to secure your company before this happens.

Will/Estate & Probate Matters - Identifying assets that have been sold, transferred or concealed by parties responsible for the estate.  Location of hidden assets not disclosed. Investigations to determine why heirs are not receiving payments from the estate or other financial issues.

Divorce Asset Investigations - Identifying assets involved in contested family law cases.

Corporate & Personal Credit Reports -  We have a wide range of traditional and specialized reports that are available on people and companies. Personal and business credit reports are available for South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Contact us for specifics regarding these.  We comply with the FCRA in regards to U.S. based personal credit reports.

Undisclosed Corporate Income or Partnership Interests -  We provide investigations to determine if person(s) have undisclosed or interest in a business.  This could be a U.S. based company or one located in a foreign country.  Since we are in a global economy it is not uncommon to have business and/or investments outside of the USA.

Hidden Asset Discovery & Fraudulent Conveyances -  Locating Hidden Assets of People and Companies located in the USA and select foreign countries.  Conveyance of assets in violation of court orders or during the litigation process. 

Real Estate & Mortgage Fraud Investigations -  We provide a wide range of asset & financial investigations that address this growing problem.  This include property flipping, (2) sets of settlement statements, and fraudulent qualifications.

Computer & Cell Phone Forensics -  We also use techniques as outlined in our Digital Investigations section.  Computers, cell phones such as IPHONES and PDA's often contain a great deal of financial information.  These devices, if made legally available to us can augment our investigative efforts.

Asset & Financial Investigation Services are available in the USA and in select foreign countries. Contact Criminal Justice Associates for a Professional Evaluation.  All Inquiries Confidential.