Business Details
38 Years
experience
Professional Private Investigation Services in Cedar Park, TX
Bates Investigations has been a trusted provider of private investigation services in Central Texas since 1988. Founded by Ken Bates, a former Austin Police Department officer and licensed Private Investigator since 1983, our firm combines decades of law enforcement experience with specialized investigative expertise. We serve attorneys, insurance companies, corporations, government agencies, and individuals across Austin and surrounding areas. Our team holds certifications from the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau and maintains memberships in prestigious professional organizations including the National Association of Legal Investigators and the American Society for Industrial Security. With over 45 years of combined experience, we specialize in background investigations, asset location, electronic surveillance, civil litigation support, and countermeasures.Our investigators are qualified as expert witnesses in federal and state courts, and we maintain a strong reputation for delivering confidential, reliable, and professional service. We operate with a commitment to ethical standards and client satisfaction, ensuring personalized attention to every case. Our international reach extends to North America, South America, Europe, and the Far East, while maintaining deep expertise in Texas record retrieval. We provide prompt, professional service through direct communication with investigators, offering tailored solutions to complex investigative needs.
Services
Background Checks
Asset Location
Electronic Surveillance
Civil Litigation Support
Countermeasures
Personal Injury Investigations
Skiptrace Services
Expert Witness Testimony
Corporate Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in private investigation services
- Our team includes Texas Board Certified Investigators
- We maintain expert witness qualifications in electronic countermeasures
- We offer international investigative capabilities across four continents
- Our firm holds memberships in five major professional investigation associations
Associations and certifications
- Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau
- National Association of Legal Investigators
- American Society for Industrial Security
- Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
What people say
Prompt and professional attention
Stress-free experience
Valuable to my work
Find information I could never find
Reputable private investigations firm
Services
Background Checks
We conduct comprehensive background investigations for individuals and businesses. Our services include criminal record checks, employment verification, and financial history assessments. Clients rely on our detailed reports for legal proceedings and corporate due diligence.
Electronic Surveillance
Our electronic surveillance services include covert monitoring and evidence collection. We use advanced technology for personal injury cases and corporate investigations. All surveillance operations comply with Texas legal requirements and privacy standards.
Civil Litigation Support
We provide expert witness testimony and evidence gathering for civil court cases. Our services include document retrieval, witness location, and trial preparation materials. Attorneys rely on our court-qualified expertise for complex litigation.
Asset Location
Our asset location services identify financial holdings for legal and corporate clients. We specialize in Texas record retrieval and nationwide asset tracing. Our investigations support debt collection and legal proceedings requiring financial transparency.
Countermeasures
We offer expert countermeasure services to detect surveillance devices. Our team includes court-qualified experts in electronic countermeasures. Businesses and individuals use our services for security assessments and privacy protection.
People
Ken Bates
President and Founder
Former Austin police officer with nine years of law enforcement experience. Licensed Private Investigator since 1983 and expert witness in electronic countermeasures. Founded Bates Investigations in 1988 after establishing industry credentials.
Kimberly Bates
Vice President
Licensed Private Investigator since 1999 with multiple state association memberships. Holds Texas Board Certified Investigator designation since 2015. Specializes in background and asset investigations for corporate clients nationwide.
Questions
What services does Bates Investigations offer?
We provide background checks, asset location, electronic surveillance, civil litigation support, countermeasures, and expert witness testimony for legal and corporate clients.
How long has Bates Investigations been in business?
We've served clients since 1988, with our founder maintaining private investigator licensure since 1983.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Texas with international capabilities in North America, South America, Europe, and the Far East.
Are your investigators certified professionals?
Yes, our team includes Texas Board Certified Investigators and members of multiple professional associations.
Can you handle complex legal investigations?
Our team has expert witness qualifications and provides litigation support for complex legal cases nationwide.
