Expert Witness Snapshot

I have 20 years\' experience as a Forensic Document Examiner, having worked in both police and private laboratories alongside some of the most experienced experts in the UK.

I have examined over 1000 cases in civil and criminal matters, including cases where I have acted as a Single Joint Expert.  My work is peer-reviewed by another expert and I am experienced in providing expert evidence in court.

My expertise includes:

• Examination of handwriting and signatures to determine authorship


• Examination of documents for indented impressions of writing


• Reconstruction of torn/shredded documents


• Examination of documents for alterations

My office is equipped with standard equipment used in forensic document examination, including:

• Stereo microscope with digital camera attachment


• Projectina Inspec 8s (for the examination of documents for security features and alterations using infrared, ultraviolet and other specialised light sources)


• Projectina Docustat (ESDA, or electrostatic detection apparatus, for the examination of documents for the presence of indented impressions).