Frequently Asked Questons What is a forgery? A forgery is an imitation or alteration of a document, handwriting or signature, being represented as an original with intent to defraud. What is a forensic document examiner/handwriting expert? A forensic document examiner is sometimes called a handwriting expert or handwriting analyst. This person evaluates handwriting to determine its authenticity. A professional opinion is formed through the comparison of writing habits and the evaluation of the similarities and differences therein. What other services do you provide? Case preparation consultation On-site examination Laboratory examination and analysis Preparation of court exhibits Preparation of written reports Deposition and courtroom testimony How much do you charge to render an opinion? The fee for a verbal opinion is $295.00. Upon the conclusion of my analysis, I will contact you with my findings. Should you require a notarized Letter of Opinion, the $595.00 fee includes this letter. Additional fees are required if your case goes to court and we can discuss those during your FREE initial consultation*. Please see the Fee Schedule page for a complete listing of fees. All fees are paid in advance. Can I just fax the handwriting sample or must you have the original document? Original documents are always preferable. Originals often reveal subtleties that cannot be derived from a fax or copy. However, originals are not always available for examination and we must use a fax or copy. In the majority of cases, an opinion can be rendered from these documents. Will this opinion be accepted in a court of law? Each expert witness is qualified in court by decision of the judge. Once the court has qualified me, my opinion will be admissible. Call Now! *FREE initial consultation is to determine if all needed items are available to form a professional opinion. NO opinion will be rendered during the initial consultation.