Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Private Investigator Services in Birmingham, AL
Slapikas Investigative Service was founded in 1989 by Frank Slapikas Sr., a retired FBI agent and Marine, and has been led by Shereen Slapikas since 2011. With over 35 years of combined experience, we specialize in delivering ethical, results-driven investigative services across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Our expertise spans undercover surveillance, divorce and infidelity cases, alimony investigations, process serving, and comprehensive background checks. We prioritize client confidentiality and leverage our courtroom-tested experience to provide detailed testimony and evidence. Our team includes male and female investigators, ensuring adaptability for sensitive cases. We serve private individuals, attorneys, corporations, and insurance companies, offering 24/7 availability for urgent needs.Our commitment to Southern hospitality translates to personalized service, transparency, and relentless pursuit of justice for every client. We maintain a high success rate in court cases and process serving, supported by our deep understanding of legal procedures and local laws. Our background checks and courthouse research services are designed to uncover critical information for employment, legal, or business decisions. Whether handling workplace safety investigations or NFL draft background checks, we combine creativity with decades of field experience to achieve successful outcomes.
Services
Undercover Surveillance
Divorce Investigations
Process Serving
Background Checks
Child Custody Investigations
Workman's Comp Surveillance
Fingerprinting Services
NFL Draft Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of combined experience in private investigation and law enforcement.
- Our team includes licensed female investigators for specialized undercover operations.
- We provide 24/7 availability for urgent investigations and process serving needs.
- Our courtroom-tested testimony has contributed to successful legal outcomes for decades.
- We maintain a high success rate in serving difficult-to-locate individuals.
What people say
Highly professional
Reliable and autonomous
Detailed documentation
Successful courtroom testimony
24/7 availability
Services
Undercover Surveillance
We conduct discreet surveillance operations for corporate theft prevention and domestic cases. Our investigators use advanced techniques to gather evidence in bars, workplaces, and public spaces. This service helps clients prove infidelity, monitor suspicious activities, and protect business interests while maintaining legal compliance.
Process Serving
Our licensed team ensures accurate and timely delivery of court documents to individuals and businesses. We specialize in serving hard-to-locate parties while adhering to strict legal protocols. Clients benefit from our high success rate and immediate availability for urgent service requirements across multiple states.
Background Checks
We provide comprehensive background investigations including criminal records, employment verification, and financial history. Our services help businesses make informed hiring decisions and attorneys build strong cases. We access specialized databases and perform field interviews to deliver accurate, court-admissible reports.
Child Custody Investigations
Our investigators document parental behavior and living conditions to support custody cases. We use ethical surveillance methods to prove unsafe environments or parental misconduct. This service provides critical evidence for modifying custody arrangements and protecting children's welfare through detailed documentation.
Workman's Comp Surveillance
We monitor employees receiving workers' compensation benefits to verify injury claims. Our investigators document physical capabilities and daily activities to detect fraud. This service helps businesses reduce insurance costs while maintaining compliance with workers' rights regulations.
People
Shereen Slapikas
President
Licensed private investigator with 35+ years of experience, former Tuscaloosa Police Academy graduate. Specializes in surveillance, courtroom testimony, and corporate investigations. Holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Social Work from the University of Alabama. Known for high success rates in process serving and complex case resolution.
Frank Slapikas Sr.
Founder
Retired FBI agent and Marine who established the company in 1989. Provided foundational expertise in federal investigations before retiring in 2011. Mentored his daughter Shereen in investigative techniques and courtroom procedures during their 12 years of collaboration.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle divorce investigations, infidelity cases, alimony disputes, child custody matters, process serving, background checks, and workplace injury surveillance.
Are your investigators licensed?
Yes, we hold Alabama State PI License #92 and maintain professional standards across all states where we operate.
Can you serve legal documents outside business hours?
Our team provides 24/7 process serving, including weekends and holidays, with immediate response availability.
How do you ensure evidence admissibility in court?
Our investigators document all findings through detailed logs, video, and photographs while following strict legal protocols for evidence collection.
Do you offer services outside Alabama?
We serve clients throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and can coordinate investigations nationwide through professional networks.
What makes your firm different from others?
Our combination of law enforcement experience, courtroom-tested testimony, and female investigator availability for specialized cases sets us apart.
