Forensic document examination describes the forensic process in which trained handwriting experts evaluate documents that are disputed. These documents can be anything which contains writing, symbols or signs that are intended as a form of communication. If you need to determine whether a document was written or signed by a certain person then you may well be searching for a forensic document examiner.
If that is the case, then you have come to the right place. Our document examiners are experts in questioned document examination. We can employ a range of forensic techniques and apply our years of experience to provide insights into whether a questioned document has been authored by the same person as the specimens provided.
Types of evidence that may be examined
A forensic document examiner will need to compare a questioned document with specimens that were penned by the same person at around the same time. The disputed documents might include:
- Contracts
- Wills
- Property titles and deeds
- Bank cheques
- Letters
- Diary entries
- Signed receipts
- Tax records
- Signed legal documents
Where questioned document examination takes place
The questioned document examination will take place in a forensic laboratory, which has the necessary specialised equipment required to carry out a thorough analysis of the document and the specimens.
In some cases, we may also be able to derive information from indented impressions on the pages underneath. Though they may not be visible to the naked eye, our experienced document examiners can use specialised techniques such as electrostatic detection devices to visualise areas of indented writing.
Do you need a forensic document examiner?
If you are a solicitor in need of an expert witness to give an unbiased opinion to help your case, please get in touch on 0121 796 5355 or 07419 191119. Our forensic document examiners, Kate and Steve, are often called upon to give their expert opinion, particularly when it comes to disputes over wills, land registry documents and personal guarantees.
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