Hard Skills
ExpertForensic Document ExaminationThe scientific analysis of handwriting, signatures, and document physical properties to determine authenticity or identify forgeries.
AdvancedExpert Witness TestimonyThe ability to present technical findings clearly in a legal setting and withstand cross-examination regarding methodology and conclusions.
IntermediateComparative AnalysisThe systematic process of identifying similarities and differences between known standards and questioned samples using side-by-side evaluation.
AdvancedMicroscopic and Instrumental AnalysisProficiency in using stereomicroscopes, infrared light sources, and electrostatic detection devices to examine ink, paper, and indentations.
IntermediateTechnical Report WritingCommunicating complex scientific findings into structured, formal documents that are accessible to non-experts while maintaining technical rigor.