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Document expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including law enforcement, legal proceedings, corporate investigations, historical research, and education. Some of the most common specialties of document expert witnesses include handwriting analysis, signature verification, document dating, ink differentiation, and paper examination. They have provided opinions on the effects of forgery, identity theft, contract disputes, fraud cases, and the authenticity of historical documents.

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Average Document Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This certified forensic document examiner and handwriting expert has practiced in Southern California for several years. Her laboratory is complete with up-to-date equipment and a library of reference resources. Her research has been published in the Journal of the American Society of Forensic Document Examiners. She is also a Notary Public and has been selected by the Office of the Secretary of State as the examiner for voter fraud for the 2016 election year.

Forensic Document Examiner, A private forensic laboratory in southern CA

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Phoenix

Escondido,

California

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
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This expert has a training in Handwriting Identification, which he assumed under the apprenticeship of Felix Klein since 1978. He is fluent in using photographic and microscope techniques. He has reviewed thousands of documents and cases. He currently consults and teaches on handwriting analysis to bank tellers, insurance claim representatives, and a variety of other field workers. He is a predominate handwriting analyst and forensic document examiner in New York City.

Handwriting Analyst and Forensic Document Examiner, A private consultancy

New York,

New York

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Review Fee $175/hr

This expert previously served as the President of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology at the University of Oregon. After serving in the Navy, he joined the Eugene Police Department. From 1988 to 1990, he trained in forensic document examination at the Eugene Police Department. Supplement training was received at the US Postal Inspection Laboratory. He worked as a forensic document examiner at the Eugene Police Department until 2000, when he entered private practice.

Forensic Document Examiner, Private Practice

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Oregon

Eugene,

Oregon

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This expert has extensive experience as an independent, privately trained, court qualified & certified forensic document examiner, CFDE and forensic handwriting expert. She has been examining questioned document cases since 2009. This expert earned her BS from East Tennessee State University and holds a certification by the International School of Forensic Document Examination. She is a member of various professional societies in her field, including the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners and the National Association of Document Examiners. As a handwriting specialist, she has rendered over 500 opinions on questioned document cases both nationally and internationally. Currently, she serves as a forensic document examiner at a private consultancy.

Forensic Document Examiner, A private consultancy in TN

Bachelor of Science (BS), East Tennessee State University

Cookeville,

Tennessee

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Review Fee $325/hr

This expert has extensive experience as a paper scientist and product engineer, with expertise in forensic document examination and legal document services. He earned his BS in paper science and engineering from the University of Minnesota. He has created two patent-pending technologies for advancements in forensic document examination and document security. Formerly, this expert has served as a production engineer for Boise Cascade Corporation and a technical sales analyst for Ashland Hercules Water Technologies. Currently, this expert is an account manager for a paper company in Georgia and a forensic document examination consultant.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, A forensic document examination company in GA

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Minnesota

Richmond Hill,

Georgia

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FAQs for Document Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a document expert witness in legal proceedings?

A document expert witness specializes in the examination and analysis of documents. They can authenticate signatures, identify forgeries, analyze handwriting, and provide insights on document-related evidence.

What types of cases typically require a document expert witness?

Document expert witnesses are often needed in cases involving fraud, forgery, identity theft, contract disputes, wills or trusts disputes, and any case where document authenticity is questioned.

Can a document expert witness help with electronic documents and digital forensics?

Yes, many document experts also specialize in digital forensics. They can analyze electronic documents, emails, text messages, and other digital data to provide valuable insights for your case.

What subspecialties exist within the field of document examination?

Subspecialties include handwriting analysis, signature verification, ink dating, paper analysis, typewriting identification, and digital document forensics.

How can a document expert witness assist in cases involving historical documents?

In cases involving historical documents, an expert can determine the age of the document, verify its authenticity, identify alterations or forgeries, and interpret old handwriting styles.

How does Expert Institute select its Document expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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