
Professional Standing
FA Investigations provides specialized investigative support for legal, corporate, and private matters where accuracy, discretion, and defensibility are essential.
Our team is composed of seasoned investigators with federal, military, and law-enforcement backgrounds. Investigators associated with FA include former federal agents and military professionals, with professional affiliations including the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, reflecting a commitment to ethical standards, disciplined methodology, and investigative integrity.
FA Investigations is fully licensed and trusted by law firms, corporations, and private clients to deliver verified intelligence, clear reporting, and objective findings that stand up to scrutiny.

Key Credentials
- Licensed Private Investigators
- Former Federal & Military Investigators
- Members of Recognized Professional Societies
- Experience Supporting Legal, Corporate, and Private Matters

Law Firms
Intelligence that supports legal strategy and withstands courtroom scrutiny.
We assist attorneys with:
- Pre-litigation research
- Witness interviews
- Background investigations
- Timeline and narrative analysis
- Trial preparation support
Corporate / HR
Strengthen hiring, reduce exposure, and protect organizational culture.
We support HR and corporate leadership with:
- Executive background investigations
- Internal investigations
- Workplace misconduct review
- Corporate due diligence
Our Mission
To uncover truth, minimize risk, and support client decision-making through verified information and strategic insight.
Our Team
We are a team of experts who specialize in handling complex cases.
Bob Friedrick
(216) 403-1737Bob@faivnestigations.comGraduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps for seven years doing time in Republic of South Vietnam. Resigned his commission as a Captain and entered the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was assigned to the Cleveland Office where he worked Organized Crime (Mafia). Currently Bob is a licensed private investigator and is President of Friedrick & Associates.
Sean Murtha
(216) 526-6876Sean@fainvestigations.comGraduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts-Political Science in 2004. While at Ohio State he was a Research Assistant at the University Medical Center working under the supervision of renowned researcher Janice Kiecolt-Glaser. In 2006 he was a Field Representative while attending Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia. Since 2007 Sean has been a licensed Private Investigator. He has developed social media research skills which have established him as an expert in the field. He has developed superior physical surveillance skills, to the point where he has conducted surveillance internationally. He has testified in cases both federally and locally throughout the country. He is able to organize large volumes of investigation providing clients with reports which lend themselves to further investigation and for courtroom presentation.
Daniel Owens
Graduated from Colorado State University, Fort Collins with a Bachelor of Science-Computer Science in 2007. His skills in Computer Science include volumes of network experience, the ability to read code, understanding how operating systems work and how cyber-criminals think and their general modus operandi. With his vast amount of education and experience Daniel is able to properly assess the risk of software, hardware and various architectural and design decisions. His response to requests for investigation have included detecting malicious activity, recovering data and determining countries of origin/level of compromise and has been awarded nationally for his abilities. He is sought by many federal agencies for consulting and hands-on cases. Daniel has published several articles involving systems and software engineering as well as cyber-security. His abilities and skilis have taken him throughout the world.
Thomas Doyle
Graduated from Lake Erie College with a Bachelor of Science-Criminal Justice in 1980. He subsequently received a Master's Degree in Police Sciences from Mercy-Hearst College, Erie, Pennsylvania in 1988. He graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia in 1986. After graduating from the FBI National Academy he became a member of the FBI National Academy Associates. He headed the Detective Bureau in Eastlake Police Department, and subsequently became the Assistant Police Chief. He was worked on several of the State and Federal Task Forces involving gambling, drugs and organized crime. He has been Adjunct Faculty member of Myers-Chancellor University, Tiffin University, Kent State University, Lakeland Community College and Notre Dame College where he teaches criminal justice. He has law enforcement contacts throughout the country. His experience in law enforcement ranges from petty theft to murders.
Robert Friedman
Graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor of Arts-History in 1969. Furthered his education with a law degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is currently a member of the Ohio Bar Association. Was a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, 10151 Airborne Division who served in the Republic of Vietnam. After his discharge from the Army he was appointed Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1975. He is a trained hostage negotiator and became the Cleveland Division Legal Instructor in 1981. Bob ran a large-scale FBI undercover operation in which he was one of the operatives in a warehouse, targeting stolen goods and firearms. He received several awards for his performance while in the FBI. In 1994 he served for one year on the National Board of Investigative FBI agents who met every six months with the Director of the FBI. After retiring he became the Security Director for Ganley Auto Group. He conducted investigations and provided legal counsel in all criminal cases for Ganley Auto.
Jennifer Friedrick Noble
Director of Operations | FA Investigations
(216) 244-3319Jennifer@fainvestigations.comJennifer Noble oversees operations and client coordination at FA Investigations, ensuring each matter is handled with discretion, organization, and precision. She serves as a trusted point of contact for clients and legal teams, guiding cases from intake through final reporting with clear communication and attention to detail. Jen's steady leadership supports FA's commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and reliable investigative results.
