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Babnick and Associates LLC is a full-service private investigations firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon, serving clients throughout Oregon, the United States, and internationally through a global network of associates. Founded by George Babnick, a former Portland Police Bureau Captain with decades of investigative experience, the firm combines law enforcement expertise, advanced technology, and academic credentials in criminal justice and law to deliver confidential, discreet, and results-driven services. Our team specializes in attorney, individual, and business investigations, including background checks, surveillance, child custody cases, asset tracing, and workplace investigations. We utilize cutting-edge tools like covert surveillance cameras and maintain a commitment to affordability, professionalism, and client confidentiality. With global capabilities spanning continents and jurisdictions, we address complex cases requiring cross-border research, due diligence, and discreet intelligence gathering. Clients may engage us through in-person meetings, phone, or email, with all communications handled securely. Our founder's extensive training, teaching experience in investigative techniques, and legal education ensure a high standard of service tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Background Checks
Surveillance Services
Child Custody Investigations
Asset Tracing
Workplace Investigations
Due Diligence
Missing Persons
Criminal Defense Investigations
Social Media Investigations
Physical Security Consultation
Served areas
- All of Oregon and nationwide
Highlights and features
- Decades of investigative experience from former law enforcement professionals
- Global network for cross-border investigations in over 100 countries
- Advanced surveillance technology including covert camera systems
- Customized solutions for legal, corporate, and personal investigation needs
- Confidential consultations available via phone, email, or in-person meetings
Payment methods
- Debit cards, Credit cards, Bank transfers, Mobile payments, Checks
What people say
Five-Star reviews
Professional and discreet
Successful outcomes
Services
Background Checks
Our comprehensive background checks verify personal, professional, and criminal history information. We utilize both public records and proprietary databases to provide accurate, legally compliant reports for employment screening, relationship verification, and business partner due diligence. Clients receive detailed documentation with source citations.
Surveillance Services
We deploy advanced surveillance technology including covert cameras and GPS tracking systems. Our investigators conduct physical stakeouts and digital monitoring while maintaining strict legal compliance. Services include marital infidelity investigations, insurance fraud detection, and corporate espionage prevention with real-time reporting capabilities.
Child Custody Investigations
Specialized investigations for family law matters document parenting capabilities and living conditions. We collect evidence through discreet observation, document analysis, and witness interviews. Our reports meet court admissibility standards while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout sensitive family proceedings.
Global Investigations
With a network spanning 100+ countries, we handle cross-border due diligence, asset tracing, and corporate investigations. Our associates conduct local research, document verification, and field investigations in jurisdictions including Europe, Asia, and Africa. We specialize in complex cases requiring multilingual capabilities and international legal compliance.
Workplace Investigations
We conduct impartial workplace misconduct investigations including harassment claims, policy violations, and internal fraud. Our process maintains employee confidentiality while gathering admissible evidence. Services include interview documentation, policy compliance reviews, and litigation support for HR departments.
People
George Babnick
Founder & Chief Investigator
Former Portland Police Bureau Captain with 25+ years of investigative experience. Holds criminal justice degrees from Portland Community College and Portland State University, plus Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School. Author of security publications and instructor for law enforcement agencies.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle attorney, business, and personal investigations including background checks, surveillance, child custody matters, workplace investigations, and global cases requiring international research.
Are your services confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict client confidentiality. Most clients prefer discreet communication through phone, email, or private meetings in public locations.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we have a global network covering 100+ countries with capabilities in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America for cross-border investigations and research.
What makes you different from other agencies?
Our founder's law enforcement background, legal education, and global network provide unique expertise in handling complex cases with professional discretion and technical capabilities.
Reviews (8)
Reza Mazloomi
Dec 20, 2022
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I have inquired George's assistance on a few occasions and my experience has been great. His price is more than reasonable, I have recommended him to friends. I really liked him both on personal and professional levels.
Greg Johnson
Oct 28, 2022
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I hired Portland Oregon private investigator Mr. Babnick to locate a person I needed to serve legal papers to. He was upfront with me from the start about costs and odds of success. I liked that. He found the person I was looking for. I was pleased.
JenniferElle
Jan 24, 2020
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My family was devastated when, upon breaking up with her, my brothers ex girlfriend decided that since he no longer wanted a relationship with her, she was going to withhold access to his daughter. He went to the courts, got an attorney and has tried everything to get her served papers to gain access to his daughter over the past several months. She was avoiding service and even moved so he couldnt locate her or serve her court papers.
Our family was distraught and we took what information we had and hired Babnick and Associates to locate her and serve her court papers when all other avenues had failed. In less than a months time, we now have her new address and she has been served! Our whole family is so thankful! We are one step closer to seeing our precious girl and it is absolutely due to the work of the investigators! If you are reading this and you are feeling hopeless, too, dont wait! Take what information you have and hand it over, you will be in GREAT HANDS. Thank you so much for EVERYTHING! We are so grateful for your help.
Our family was distraught and we took what information we had and hired Babnick and Associates to locate her and serve her court papers when all other avenues had failed. In less than a months time, we now have her new address and she has been served! Our whole family is so thankful! We are one step closer to seeing our precious girl and it is absolutely due to the work of the investigators! If you are reading this and you are feeling hopeless, too, dont wait! Take what information you have and hand it over, you will be in GREAT HANDS. Thank you so much for EVERYTHING! We are so grateful for your help.
Ratnam Kurunji
Nov 12, 2019
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I contacted Investigator Babnick & Associates when our child became the victim of a scam artist, Mr. George told me I did not need to spend money on a PI and suggested things I could do myself. While I didn't end up hiring him I found it refreshing to know that he was all about helping me and not all about just getting paid a fee. I found Mr. George to be a very honest and helpful PI.
Jason Melton
Feb 19, 2019
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I hired PI Babnick after I found his company on YouTube. I never hired a PI before and didn't know what to expect. I lost contact with my daughter years ago. PI Babnick found her! I was pleased with the service and his price was less than some other PI I spoke with. I recommend PI Babnick.
Sharon Mulligan
May 14, 2018
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George & Associates helped me in proving that my fiances Ex wife was faking an injury. She wanted alimony for life, but because of Georges diligence, he got phots & videos proving she was lying. We live in Massachusetts, he was so helpful, answered my questions without delay. I highly recommend him & his team, they saved us, time, money & worry. Kudos to them!!!!
Bryan Nova
Nov 05, 2017
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I consulted investigator Babnick about finding my birth parents. I got some good advice and was able to do the searching myself. I liked that he did not try to give me the hard sell and just gave me some good free advice. I think he is honest and honorable.
Katie
Aug 09, 2017
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I used this private investigator to track down a tenant in Oregon who skipped out on several months rent in the middle of the night. They found them and didn't charge me a fortune. I was pleased with the service provided.