Best Private Investigators near Northbrook, IL
1 of these agencies is based in Northbrook; the others serve Northbrook from towns including Chicago (22 mi), Evanston (9 mi) and Park Ridge (9 mi).
6 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+ · 10 show a license
Data verified October 21, 2026
Carlson Investigations
- Defendant
- Sheriff
- Process Server
On Q Professional Investigations
- Job
- CCW
- Instructor
Special Solutions
Scoutlogic Pre-Employment Background Screening
- Employers
- Questions
- Company
Blue Star Security
- Officer
The 24 agencies on this page are the private investigators listed for Northbrook, IL. What each one states about its license, its specialties and the areas it covers comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Northbrook, IL
21 of the 24 agencies on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 466 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The services the agencies on this page list most often on their websites are surveillance (5), background investigations (3), child custody (2), corporate investigations (2) and criminal investigations (2). 10 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the agencies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 6 offer urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the agencies on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 17 list a public email. We count these figures across the agencies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the agency before you book.
Do investigators listed for Northbrook discuss a case free?
5 of the 24 agencies state that a first consultation costs nothing. Use it to describe the problem and hear whether the work can be done lawfully at all. A straight agency will sometimes tell you on that call that what you want cannot be obtained, which saves you a retainer.
U.S. Security and Protective Services
Citywide Security Group
International Protective Services
Myers Service
Courthouse Courier
Marshall Investigative Group
Foresight Investigative Services
Forest Security
- System
- DIY
- Technician