About Jerrad Edwards
Jerrad Edwards provides digital forensic examination and expert witness services, drawing on a background in software, databases, computer systems, and electronics to examine and explain digital evidence.
A practical understanding of how systems work.
Jerrad Edwards is based in Lafayette, Louisiana. His background spans software development, database workflows, website systems, data migration, computer repair, and electronics.
Through Custody Forensics, that technical foundation supports attorneys and law firms seeking to understand available digital records. The work starts with a defined question and scope, then connects the underlying sources to an explanation a nontechnical reviewer can follow.
Custody Forensics focuses on technical examination, reporting, and expert witness support subject to the engagement. Private investigation and surveillance services are not offered.
Professional background
Owner, E & E Consulting · 2022–present
Technology consulting, custom development, data migration, and software implementation.
President, Eight Hats · 2017–present
Leadership in website development, hosting, and ongoing technical support, following an earlier role as Operations Manager.
Technology and project management · 2011–2017
Roles with Comit Developers and Pixelbrush involving development teams, quality assurance, client systems, and technical delivery.
Earlier electronics and computer support
Marine electronics repair with Cochran Technologies and computer service leadership with Best Buy and Geek Squad.
What counsel can expect.
A focused starting point
Discuss the objective, authority, sources, and deadlines before examination begins.
Documented technical work
Keep the path from source information to observation understandable and reviewable.
Clear explanations
Distinguish observed facts, interpretation, and unresolved questions.
Engagement-specific qualifications, tools, and experience are discussed before work is accepted. The appropriate scope depends on the available sources and the question being examined.
Explore the services.
- Mobile & backup analysis
- Database & record analysis
- Data recovery assessment
- Evidence organization & reporting