Forensic document examinations involving questioned handwriting, signatures, and disputed documents. Examinations are conducted using established scientific methodologies and specialized instrumentation. Expert testimony is provided in depositions and court proceedings in both civil and criminal matters.
Professional Background:
Prior experience working in a government crime laboratory as a technical lead in forensic document examination. Casework included the examination of questioned and known handwriting, signatures, and contested documents. Consultation with investigators and attorneys included case evaluation, pre-trial conferences, and expert testimony.
Services are provided to private individuals, attorneys, and law enforcement in civil and criminal matters, including criminal defense cases.
Areas of Examination:
Handwriting and Signature Examination (spurious, simulation/forgery, tracing)
Altered and Fraudulent Documents
Electronic Fonts and Typewriting Examination
Ink, Paper, and Indented Writing Analysis
Printing Processes, Photocopies and Facsimiles
Erasures, Alterations, and Obliterations
Mechanical Devices (stamps/notary seals)
Physical Match, Charred Documents
Common Case Types:
Contested wills, probate disputes, and estate or trust documents.
Questioned signatures on contracts, legal documents, and financial instruments.
Forged, altered, and counterfeit documents, including computer-generated items.
Business and partnership disputes.
Deeds, titles, real estate, and loan documents.
Insurance-related documents.
Divorce and child custody matters.
Medical, dental, and hospice records.
Anonymous, threatening, robbery, and suicide notes.
Fraud and financial crime investigations involving questioned documents.
Please call for a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your case.
