Certified Fingerprint & Crime Scene Analyst/Expert

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Kourosh Nikoui Chief Forensic Examiner & Consultant IAI Certified Latent Print Examiner • IAI Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst • IAI Certified Forensic Photographer With over 38 years of direct, full-time experience in forensic identification and crime scene investigation, I offer expert witness and consulting services for criminal and civil cases nationwide. As the founder and Chief Forensic Examiner of Nikoui and Associates, FISC, LLC, I have personally handled over 30,000 cases since 1985, bringing a depth of knowledge built on three decades of service in law enforcement combined with 15 years of dedicated private practice. My mission is to provide impartial, meticulous, and scientifically sound analysis to ensure the integrity of the evidence is upheld. I am court-qualified and internationally certified, delivering clear, defensible findings to support your case. My services are comprehensive, covering the full spectrum of forensic identification. I personally conduct all examinations and analyses in the following areas: 1. Latent Fingerprint Examination: State-of-the-art processing, recovery, comparison, and identification of latent prints from all types of surfaces. I employ a full range of advanced chemical, physical, lighting, and digital image enhancement techniques to maximize evidence recovery. 2. Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction: Thorough and impartial review of police reports, crime scene documentation, photographs, and collected evidence to assess accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established protocols. 3. Footwear/Shoeprint Analysis and Comparison: Professional comparison and identification of shoe sole evidence. 4. Forensic Photography Analysis and Services, Including Image Authentication Services Professional Experience & Qualifications Certified by the International Association for Identification, The IAI, as Latent Print Examiner (CLPE), Senior Crime Scene Analyst (CSCSA), and Forensic Photographer (CFPH) 40+ Years of full-time professional experience in forensic identification and crime scene investigation. 30 Years of full-time crime laboratory service and management within law enforcement agencies. 30,000+ criminal and private cases processed since 1985. Court-Qualified Expert Witness in Fingerprint Identification, Crime Scene Investigation, Shoeprint Analyst, and Forensic Photographer. Triple-Certified by the International Association for Identification (IAI) in three distinct forensic disciplines. Through my independent firm, Nikoui and Associates, I serve a diverse clientele including law firms, insurance companies, private investigators, and public entities. While my forensic laboratory is based in Newark, California, I accept cases from all 50 U.S. states and internationally. My process includes: A comprehensive, unbiased review of all provided case materials. Seamless coordination with our affiliated DNA laboratory for cases requiring serological analysis, ensuring a proper chain of custody. Delivery of concise, clear technical reports supported by a permanent digital file containing all documentation, images, and evidence charts for your review. For a rigorous and experienced forensic review, trust Nikoui and Associates to provide the clarity and expertise your case demands.