NAVIGATION

Criminal Background Checks

Need to check an individual's background for a possible criminal record?

Businesses today are increasingly liable for the actions of their employees. Background checks are key to avoiding costly litigation issues that may be avoided simply by accessing personal data beforehand.

Our clients regularly find that the information in criminal background checks performed by our investigators help them to reduce risk from fraud, embezzlement, substance abuse problems, and other negative consequences of a bad hire.

Isn't is worth the peace of mind to get a criminal background check?

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  • The price of a criminal background check is small
    compared to the possible cost of not getting one.


    If you have employees that handle money, public records or enter private homes you should consider having criminal background checks performed.

    Martin Investigative Services: Local, National, International

    Martin Investigative Services: Local, National, International

    Better, more comprehensive results.


    Martin Investigative Services has performed thousands of criminal background checks. Martin Investigation Services provides the most pertinent information in the industry, since we've compiled the largest database of public information in the United States.

    Our former Federal agents review and deliver the results.


    Our private investigators are Former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents. An investigator will personally review the results of your background checks and go over them with you.

    Free and confidential consultations.


    It is always free to get a consultation at Martin Investigative Services. Let us know about what you need, and we'll get started.


    Email us or call (800) 577-1080 for a FREE consult.

  • Martin Investigative Services has compiled the largest database of public information in the United States

    Martin Investigative Services has compiled the largest database of public information in the United States

    More data = Better results.


    Martin Investigative Services has compiled the largest database of public information in the United States, and can use it to maximize the value of your actions, make personal decisions, or reduce business risk.

    We can identify assets and accounts in all fifty states and internationally - often when others cannot.

    When you want professional private investigation, choose Martin Investigative Services.

    Email us or call (800) 577-1080 for a FREE consult.

  • What type of information shows up in a background check?

    Types of information available from background checks often includes, but is not limited to:

    • Known addresses
    • Known phone numbers
    • Court records
    • Marriage records
    • Driving records
    • Bankruptcies
    • Property liens
    • Business ownership
    • Credit history
    • Public record search
    • Employment references
    • Education verification
    • Character reference checks
    • Gaps in employment history
    • Criminal history
    • Military records
    • Licensing records
    • Polygraph tests
    • Birth certificate or legal status
    • Litigation records
    • Drug tests
    • Known addresses
    • Known phone numbers
    • Court records
    • Marriage records
    • Driving records
    • Bankruptcies
    • Property liens
    • Business ownership
    • Credit history
    • Public record search
    • Employment references
    • Education verification
    • Character reference checks
    • Gaps in employment history
    • Criminal history
    • Military records
    • Licensing records
    • Polygraph tests
    • Birth certificate or legal status
    • Litigation records
    • Drug tests

    Email us or call (800) 577-1080 for a FREE consult.

  • Email us or call (800) 577-1080 for a FREE consult.

Why choose Martin Investigative Services for criminal background checks? Here's why:

We have compiled the largest database of public information in the United States, and we can identify assets and accounts across the globe, when others often cannot.
We have compiled the largest database of public information in the United States, and we can identify assets and accounts across the globe, when others often cannot.

More data sources.


High success rate.



We have compiled the largest database of public information in the United States, and we can identify assets and accounts across the globe, when others often cannot.

Call us now

Former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents personally review the results of your background checks and go over them with you.
Former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents personally review the results of your background checks and go over them with you.

Former Federal agents.


Review your results.



Former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents personally review the results of your background checks and go over them with you.

Call us now

We provide quality background investigation services with an unmatched success rate. We provide you with confidence and peace of mind.
We provide quality background investigation services with an unmatched success rate. We provide you with confidence and peace of mind.

40+ years experience.


High success rate.



We provide quality background investigation services with an unmatched success rate. We provide you with confidence and peace of mind.

Call us now

Our national network of private investigators are available for local,in-person public information investigations for records that must be reviewed in person.
Our national network of private investigators are available for local,in-person public information investigations for records that must be reviewed in person.

Boots on the ground.


Investigators in your area.



Sometimes local records must be reviewed in person. We have a national network of experienced investigators to do this.

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Press: Background Checks

Los Angeles Times

Q&A with Thomas G. Martin



By Anne Michaud

The new haircut and polished shoes of today's job applicant may be hiding a past of thievery and folly. Thomas G. Martin, founder of Martin Investigative Services, helps employers find that out before they hire.

Read the full article


The Orange County Register

Job losses have O.C. impact beyond layoffs



By Jan Norman

In these recession times, people do bad things. They steal time, product or money from their employers who then call us to fret out the bad guys. Most security experts agree that about 80% of employees are currently stealing something.

Read the full article

Case Study: Background Checks

Background Checks Case Study

Mission Viejo Background Check



A private party met with us in our Mission Viejo office, and wanted to investigate a candidate running for political office.

Results:
Our private investigators ran a thorough background check and performed surveillance.

We discovered that the subject was not living in the district in which he was running, and that he was having an affair.

As a result, this person dropped out of the race.

The private investigators at Martin Investigative Services provide background checks and surveillance services for a number of reasons. We are experts at producing results. Contact us for a free, confidential consultation.

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We have four California offices: two offices in Orange County, one in Los Angeles, and one in San Diego: