The examination of questioned handwriting to help identify the author, e.g. wills & contracts • The examination of alterations, obliteration, etc., to help reveal the original entries, e.g. altered cheques • The detection of indented impressions to aid, e.g. in identifying the author of anonymous letters • The examination of documents to establish authenticity, e.g. security fibres • All necessary scientific equipment, e.g. stereomicroscope, VSC, Mi-Scope & ESDA

I examine documents so as to discover information of relevance to the inquiry. This involves, variously, the examination and comparison of handwriting, of signatures, of typewriting, of printed and photocopied material, the detection of alterations, the detection of indented impressions and so on: the full range of document examinations apart from the botanical analysis of paper. I prepare written reports of my findings and give expert evidence in court. In addition to courts in the south-east of England,...

Forensic handwriting, signature and document examination by an experienced expert witness with nearly 20 years' experience of criminal and civil casework. • Comparison of disputed handwriting and signatures with known samples to determine authorship • Examination of printed, photocopied and typewritten documents • Examination of certain documents to determine authenticity • Reconstruction of torn/shredded documents • Examination of documents for indented impressions of writing • Examination of documents for alterations...

Forensic Equity is a leading provider of forensic science services. With well over 1,000 years of combined experience, our forensic scientists cover all of the major forensic disciplines. All of our services and fee rates are suitable for legal aid applicants. We are always happy to receive case papers and will assess them and provide an initial opinion without charge. Accounting Mark Holdsworth FMAAT CFE MAE Robert Miller BSc(Hons) FCA MAE Biology Nigel Hodge BSc BTh DipPS John Page BA MSBiol CBiol PGDipSciSoc...

Steve Cosslett and Kate Barr are two of the most experienced handwriting experts working in the UK, over 40 years' and 30 years' experience respectively. Forensic handwriting, signature and document examination • Comparison of disputed handwriting and signatures • Examination of printed, photocopied and typewritten documents • Examination of documents for indented impressions of writing • Examination of documents for alterations and/or additions • Reconstruction of torn/shredded documents • Preparation of reports for...

I have over 28 years of experience as a handwriting expert • Specialist areas of work: suspected forgeries, the identification of signature & non-signature scripts, the verification of disputed documents & notes, anonymous letters & graffiti • Graphological assessments are utilised for psychological profiles, character appraisals & recruitment • Court expertise provided in the UK & abroad • Professional & reliable service • Comprehensive reports • References available

The longest established independent forensic document laboratory in the UK • Forensic signature examination • Handwriting • Document examination • Forgeries: detection and examination • Alterations and obliterations • ESDA (Electrostatic Document Apparatus) • ESDA sequencing • Ink analysis • Dating issues • Evidence presented in UK courts and overseas • Extensive laboratory, library and photographic facilities • CV and free-of-charge estimate of costs