Forensic Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Forensic expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, pathology, anthropology, toxicology, and digital forensics. Some of the most common specialties among forensic expert witnesses include DNA analysis, fingerprint identification, ballistics, handwriting analysis, and crime scene reconstruction. They have offered opinions on the effects of evidence handling, cause of death determination, identity verification, cybercrime investigations, and substance abuse detection.

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David S. Gibson, MBA, MRCView profile

ID: 374383

Mr. David S. Gibson, MBA, MRC

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Illinois

Mr. David S. Gibson has over 40 years of experience in the field of Vocational Economics. He earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana, his MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago, and his Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Kentucky. Formerly, this expert served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Vocational Economics, Inc....

Economic Damages and Forensic Accounting Expert WitnessView profile

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Economic Damages and Forensic Accounting Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert focuses on accounting, forensic accounting, financial analysis, financial forensics, economic damages, business valuation and investigations. He has experience in lost profits/earnings, business interruption claims, analysis of financial transactions and balances, Court-ordered accounting, bankruptcy, fraud examinations, investigations and the reconstruction of incomplete, misstated...

John Douglas Martens, CFEI, MBA, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 704791

Dr. John Douglas Martens, CFEI, MBA, PE, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. John D. Martens has 29 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering, his MS in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University. He also obtained his MBA from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Today, this expert is licensed as a...

Forensic Economics Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Economics Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has over 25 years of experience in forensic accounting, focusing on the measurement of economic damages and litigation support. He received a BS in Business Administration and Accounting at Roosevelt University and is an active, certified Public Accountant, Global Management Accountant, Financial Forensic Specialist, and Fraud Examiner. This expert has experience across numerous...

David Elliott Hartman, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 5864112

Dr. David Elliott Hartman, MS, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. David E. Hartman has 41 years of experience in Psychology. He earned his BA from Vassar College, his MA in Cognitive Psychology from Princeton University, his MS in Psychopharmacology from Alliant International University, and his Ph.D. in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago. He completed his residency in Psychology at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical...

Jim G ZarnickView profile

ID: 6406599

Mr. Jim G Zarnick

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Illinois

Mr. Jim G. Zarnick has 18 years of experience as a Private Investigator. Today, he is a licensed Private Detective and holds both an Original Firearms Training License and a Firearm Control Card License in the State of Illinois. Moreover, his company is a licensed Private Investigator Firm in the State of Indiana. This expert currently serves as a Private Investigator and as the Owner of Jim...

Sean Joseph Dee, CFEI, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6891432

Dr. Sean Joseph Dee, CFEI, PE, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. Sean J. Dee has 18 years of experience in Engineering & Mechanics with expertise in Alternative Energy, Batteries, and Energy Storage. He earned his BA in Sociology and BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, and his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator by the...

Beatrix HoffmanView profile

ID: 3429

Prof. Beatrix Hoffman

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Illinois

This expert has over 20 years of experience as a historian, with a focus on topics related to health care policy and insurance in the US. She obtained her PhD in US history from Rutgers University and went on to work in academia at Northern Illinois University. She has published 3 books, 13 articles and book chapters, and numerous other essays and non-academic publications in her field. She is an...

Stephen RylanderView profile

ID: 10290

Mr. Stephen Rylander

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Illinois

This managed account services expert earned his BS in computer science at Illinois State University and his MS in Software Engineering at Portland State University. Formerly, he served as a Senior Internet Engineer at Rollingstone.com, as a Senior Application Developer at Wirestone, as an E-Commerce Software Architect at CDW, and as a Senior Engineering Manager at Relativity. This expert also...

Warren SpencerView profile

ID: 45714

Mr. Warren Spencer

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Illinois

This expert has extensive experience as a forensic handwriting examiner. He earned his BS in industrial administration from Iowa State University. Today, he is certified as a forensic document and fraud examiner. He is a member of several professional organizations including the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the International Association of Document Examiners, and the Scientific...

Forensic Expert Witness FAQs

A forensic expert witness provides scientific analysis and interpretation of evidence to assist the court in understanding complex issues related to crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, toxicology, etc.

Forensic expert witnesses are often required in criminal cases involving murder, assault, or drug offenses. They can also be crucial in civil cases like personal injury or medical malpractice suits.

Yes, a forensic expert can specialize in various areas such as forensic pathology, digital forensics, forensic psychology, or forensic accounting, each with its unique expertise.

A forensic toxicologist specializes in identifying and quantifying substances in the body that could have contributed to a crime or death, such as drugs or poisons.

Courtroom experience is vital because the expert must be able to communicate complex scientific findings clearly and convincingly to a non-scientific audience - the judge and jury.

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