Our approach.
A clear path through the data.
Digital forensic examination and expert witness services begin with a focused question and findings that can be traced to their sources. Each engagement defines authorized access, examination methods, reporting requirements, and any expert witness support before work begins.
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Discuss the issue counsel needs to understand, the sources that may be relevant, and any deadlines. Clarify authority to access the information before examination begins.
Agree on the work to be performed, expected deliverables, and relevant technical limitations. Engagement-specific experience and methods are discussed before work is accepted.
The goal: A shared understanding of the question, scope, and next steps.
Source handling & documentation
Arrange an appropriate transfer method, document what is received, and retain source copies where applicable. Establish a workflow suited to the type and condition of the information.
Record handling steps and distinguish source material from working copies and derived outputs. The preservation plan depends on the available access and agreed scope.
The goal: A documented starting point for review.
Review records in context
Examine relevant artifacts, metadata, and relationships to address the defined question. Interpret individual records alongside their source, format, and surrounding information.
Identify gaps, ambiguous fields, timing assumptions, and access constraints. If the findings suggest a change in scope, discuss the additional work before proceeding.
The goal: Observations that can be reviewed and explained.
Findings & limitations
Organize the agreed deliverables so counsel can follow the path from a source record to an observation. Depending on the engagement, this may include indexes, timelines, record references, or a written technical explanation.
Separate observed facts from interpretation and unresolved questions. Describe what the available data supports and where it cannot provide a reliable answer.
The goal: Understandable findings with clear source references and limitations.
What counsel should prepare.
- The technical question or objective, described in general terms.
- Relevant deadlines and the intended use of the deliverables.
- The types of devices, backups, accounts, databases, or files available.
- How access is authorized and who controls the source information.
- Any known prior handling, exports, recovery attempts, or changes.
Please arrange a suitable transfer method before sending sensitive records. The contact form is intended for an initial general inquiry.
A focused technical role.
Custody Forensics examines digital evidence, documents technical findings, and explains methods and limitations. Private investigation and surveillance services are not offered.
Set realistic expectations early.
Deleted, encrypted, overwritten, or incomplete data may not be recoverable. A record may lack the context needed to answer a particular question. An initial discussion helps identify these constraints and define useful work without promising a specific finding or case outcome.
Technical findings support counsel’s evaluation. The scope of the engagement determines the services and deliverables; legal conclusions and strategy remain with counsel.
Start with the question you need answered.
Share a general overview of the issue and the available sources. We can discuss whether the work is a fit and identify the right next step.
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