I am very proud to announce that I have successfully completed testing by the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners required for certification. The letters, “D-ABFDE” that follow my name indicate that I am a Diplomate of ABFDE. By achieving this designation, I have been certified as having the necessary skills and qualifications to perform the… Read more »
Category: Forensic Handwriting Expert
Five Ways to Get the Best from Your Handwriting Expert
1. Ask as many questions as you can. If this is your first experience with a Forensic Document Examiner, it is likely you will have loads of questions. Most experts are glad to answer your questions to help you understand just what it is we do. It is also important to understand what we do… Read more »
Expert Handwriting Comparisons
There is no magic to comparing the handwriting of a questioned document with samples of another writer. Nor are handwriting experts necessarily gifted with some supernatural ability to identify the signatures of others. What a handwriting expert does have is a peculiar interest in the fine details of handwriting and many hours of training and… Read more »
What is a Handwriting Expert?
Los Angeles, San Diego Handwriting Expert Have you ever tried using the internet to find someone who could determine if the handwriting on your document is authentic? What do you search for? The average person might type in “Handwriting Expert”. The resulting list of websites could include people who teach children how to write in… Read more »
Finding A Forensic Document Expert
Forensic Document Expert You have found yourself in a situation where you need to consult with an expert. Your case requires the resolution of an issue in order to proceed. Now the question is, how do you find the right expert? Referral Agencies Since you are reading this blog, you obviously are using the internet…. Read more »
The Expert Opinion – Part One
Handwriting Signature Analysis Without a doubt, the most misunderstood and sometimes daunting task of being a handwriting expert is explaining my opinion. Is Any Opinion Definitive? By its very definition, an opinion is subjective and not an absolute answer. It is only one person’s application of knowledge and experience combined with analytical skills to derive… Read more »