Database & Record Analysis
Turn structured data into a clear account of what the available records show—and what they leave unresolved.
Request a Consultation ↗Understand the relationships behind the records.
Application databases and business exports often spread information across multiple tables and fields. A visible screen or spreadsheet may show only part of the underlying record. Understanding identifiers, relationships, and timestamp formats helps put those records in context.
Custody Forensics supports attorneys reviewing available SQLite, MySQL, and structured exports. The engagement starts with the source, the question to be answered, and an agreed scope. Review can include field mapping, source comparisons, and organization of relevant records for counsel.
Questions a review can address
- Which records relate to a particular account, event, or date range?
- How do identifiers connect information across tables?
- Which differences appear between supplied exports or backups?
- What assumptions are needed to interpret a date or field?
A traceable route from source to finding.
Understand the structure
Identify relevant tables, fields, keys, and source limitations.
Review relationships
Connect relevant records and document how they were selected.
Make findings reviewable
Present useful extracts alongside methods and interpretation limits.
Common questions
Can a spreadsheet export replace a database review?
Sometimes an export answers the question. In other cases it omits relationships, field definitions, or context needed to understand the records. The initial review identifies whether additional sources would be useful.
How are timestamps handled?
Timestamp formats and timezone assumptions are documented where they can be established. Uncertainty is retained when the source does not support a reliable conversion.
Can you explain findings to a nontechnical team?
Yes. Deliverables can combine plain-language explanations, tables, and source references so counsel can follow the reasoning and ask focused questions.
Bring a question, not just a file.
Tell us which records you have, what you need to understand, and your timeline. Do not send detailed case files with the initial inquiry.
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