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Forensic Handwriting / Document Investigation

Discovering Forensic Evidence & Presenting Irrefutable Testimony

Document forgery has been around for thousands of years. Fortunately, technology has developed rapidly in recent years to the extent that a forensic examiner can in most cases expose the fact that a document is forged or altered to deceive. The best way to discover a forgery is to compare both known and questionable samples of writing. As Licensed Private Investigators, Lyonswood Investigations and Forensic Group has 44 years of experience and techniques to recover samples of writing to be used in comparisons. A forensic examiner alone may not win your case however, combined with the wealth of investigative knowledge that Lyonswood has accumulated over the past 44 years, your chances are optimised.

Each of us develops a unique style that identifies us clearly to the trained professional Forensic Document Examiner. Lyonswood has two former Police experts who have many years of combined experience in discovery, presentation of evidence and expert testimony.

The difference between Lyonswood Investigations and Forensic Group and others in this field is that we have 44 years of experience in a very broad base of investigative techniques. Added to this, we have a wealth of experience in establishing evidence beyond refute to assist in bringing about a successful resolution in our clients’ matters. Our clients include Government departments, corporations and private individuals.

Some of our forensic document examination services:

• Forensic examination, comparison and reporting / expert testimony of anonymous letters and extortion letters
• Forensic examination, reporting / expert testimony of printed, photocopies, faxes and typed documents.
• Forensic examination, reporting / expert testimony of handwritten documents
• Forensic examination, reporting / expert testimony of passports and identifying documents
• Forensic examination, reporting / expert testimony of printer ribbons
• Discovery of writing impressions in related documents
• Discovery of alterations, erased text, inserted text and substitutions
• Discovery of counterfeit documents
• Forensic examination of burned, shredded or damaged documents
• Forensic restoration of erased, bleached, faded and obscured writing

Our Lead Forensic Handwriting Expert C.V.

He is the former Commander of the Document Examination Section of the NSW Police Forensic Services Group.

He was Commander when this Laboratory successfully earned retention of accreditation as a forensic laboratory with the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia in 2007 and 2010.

His court experience covers 25 years firstly as a Police Prosecutor and then Forensic Document Examination expert.

He is a teacher and author of curriculum in Forensic Document Examination at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

Qualifications include a post-graduate diploma in Information Management (UNSW), Diploma in Forensic Investigation (CIT) and Diploma in Forensic Document Examination (CIT).

Awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College of Biomedical Scientists in 2000.

Member of the Australasian Society of Forensic Document Examiners and Corresponding Member of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners both of which require peer review for admission.

He has presented at workshops, seminars and conferences including audiences from the Office of the Department of Public Prosecutions and the Sydney University Forensic Medicine and Science Network.

How do I get the evidence I need?

You can start by making contact with us in absolute confidentiality to discuss your matter and, if it is determined we can assist you then a cost-free initial consultation will be provided to you where practical.