Four ways to strengthen your forensic defense

From a single case to building lasting forensic capacity, we have a service model that fits your needs, caseload, and resources.

Case-by-Case Consulting

We review forensic evidence, identify scientific and legal issues, advise on litigation strategy, and support you from pretrial through appeal. We help you understand the evidence, prepare motions, develop witness examinations, and build the forensic dimensions of your case.

What this looks like

  • ✓ Evidence / discovery review and scientific analysis across forensic disciplines
  • ✓ Identification of scientific flaws and litigation opportunities
  • ✓ Motion drafting and litigation strategy for admissibility challenges
  • ✓ Guidance on expert selection, preparation, and examination
  • ✓ Day-to-day support throughout the life of your case

Best for

Defense attorneys and firms handling individual cases with forensic evidence who need specialized expertise on demand.

Resource & Co-Counsel

We join your team as forensic resource counsel behind the scenes, or step into court as co-counsel to directly litigate the forensic issues alongside you. We adapt to whatever role your case requires.

What this looks like

  • ✓ Resource counsel: Behind-the-scenes forensic strategy, evidence analysis, and litigation support
  • ✓ Co-counsel: Direct courtroom representation on forensic evidence issues, including admissibility hearings, expert cross-examination, and trial
  • ✓ Seamless integration with your existing defense team
  • ✓ Flexibility to shift between resource and co-counsel roles as the case evolves

Best for

Lead counsel on complex cases (capital cases, high-stakes homicide trials, admissibility hearings) who need a specialized litigator focused on the forensic evidence.

Contract Forensic Practice Group

For offices without an in-house forensic unit, we serve as your embedded forensic practice team. Rather than hiring individual experts case by case, your attorneys get ongoing access to forensic support across your full caseload on a predictable contract basis.

What this looks like

  • ✓ Dedicated forensic team embedded across your office's caseload
  • ✓ Ongoing evidence review, strategy, and litigation support
  • ✓ Training and mentorship for your attorneys on forensic issues
  • ✓ Contracts tailored in duration, services, and cost to your office

Best for

Public defender offices and institutional defenders handling a steady volume of cases with forensic evidence, without the overhead of full-time forensic hires.

In-House Unit Development

Ready to build long-term forensic capacity? We design, develop, and implement custom in-house forensic units tailored to your office's specific needs, caseload, and resources.

What this looks like

  • ✓ Needs assessment and caseload analysis
  • ✓ Unit design: staffing, structure, workflows, and resource allocation
  • ✓ Hiring support and staff training
  • ✓ Implementation oversight and ongoing advisory support

Best for

Defender organizations with the funding and institutional commitment to build permanent forensic capacity, especially those with new grants, growing caseloads, or strategic plans to improve representation quality.

Forensic disciplines we cover

Firearms & Toolmarks, Latent Prints & Other Pattern Matching Evidence

Serology/Biology & DNA

Surveillance Technology including Facial Recognition, ShotSpotter

Pathology

Forensic Standards, Expert Qualifications & More

Not sure which service model fits?

Schedule a free consultation. We'll learn about your case or office, and recommend the approach that makes the most sense for your needs and resources.

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