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...

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,...

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...