Firearms Expert Witnesses in California

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Firearms expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, law enforcement, forensic science, ballistics, and personal injury. Some of the most common specialties among firearms expert witnesses also include gun safety, firearm design and manufacturing, ammunition, shooting reconstruction, and weapon handling. They have offered opinions on the effects of improper firearm use, gunshot residue analysis, bullet trajectories, firearm accidents, and self-defense claims.

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Emergency Medical Services Expert WitnessView profile

E-004462

Emergency Medical Services Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, California Council of EMS Educators, California Fire Chiefs, California EMS Educator/QI Group, and National Association of EMS Educators. He is currently the President and Education Program Director of a private EMT training center. He has 26 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services and 20+ years as an...

Law Enforcement And Police Expert WitnessView profile

E-151821

Law Enforcement And Police Expert Witness

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California

This expert served 32 years with the San Francisco Police Department in a variety of different capacities. He began his experience as a police officer for nine years in patrol, and then went on to serve as a Sergeant and Inspector in the Investigations Bureau for over four years investigating Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Burglary and Domestic Violence. He went on to serve as a Commander in the...

The Average Firearms Expert Witness
Charges $325 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $300

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $325

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $350

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Firearms Expert Witness FAQs

A firearms expert witness provides specialized knowledge on firearms, ammunition, ballistics, and related topics. They can analyze evidence, reconstruct shooting incidents, and testify in court.

Cases involving shootings, armed robberies, assaults, murders, or any incident where a firearm was used may benefit from a firearms expert witness.

Yes. If a case involves malfunctioning firearms or safety issues, an expert can provide insight into design flaws, manufacturing defects, or improper usage.

Yes. Some experts specialize in specific areas like ballistics, firearm safety and training, gunsmithing, or forensic firearm examination.

In self-defense cases, a firearms expert can help determine factors like shooting distance and angle, which can support claims of self-defense.

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