Digital Forensics Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of digital forensics expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on digital forensics and related issues. Digital forensics expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these digital forensics expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Digital Forensics, Computer Forensics, E Discovery, Data Recovery, Incident Response, Cloud Forensics, Cybersecurity, Email, Mobile Device Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Breach, Business Email Compromise, Call Detail Records, Cell Phone Forensics, and Cellebrite.

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Ira Victor, G2700, GCFA, GPCI, GSEC-Gold, CGEIT, GRISC

Data Security, Digital Forensics and e-Discovery

Arizona
Computers, Digital Forensics - Computer Forensics, Smartphone Forensics, eDiscovery Reference Model (EDRM), Cybersecurity, Meta Data, Video Forensics, Data Recovery, Hacking, Information Security, Vehicle Electronics, Email, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Center for Internet Security CIS, Cybersecurity, Privacy, eDiscovery
I work with attorneys to interpret digital evidence, and tell a powerful story. My technical expertise saves time and money: pre-discovery communications, forensically-sound data preservation, and reports that pack a punch. Expert analysis for electronic medical records, business espionage, employee misconduct, vehicle computer systems, video surveillance, cybercrime, divorce, probate and more (ask about your case -- initial consultation is free). I have more than two decades in the field. Court appearances in multiple states. A live person always answers the phone. My most frequent practical contributions in litigation consulting are as follows: • Distinguishing useful ESI from non probative data • Overcoming adverse party’s resistance to producing ESI • Producing ESI with confidence it will be admissible • Delivering concise written reports that clarify rather than confuse • Incorporating digital evidence into the legal strategy • Advising methods that ...
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Diana Ascher, PhD, MBA

Truth matters. Methodology wins.

Information Science Consulting

Los Angeles, California
Internet, Digital Forensics - AI Audit, Synthetic Control, Research, Defamation, Focus Groups, Litigation Consulting, Content Analysis, Survey Analysis, Network Analysis, Media Analysis, Damages, AI Bias, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Social Media, Digital Evidence, Information Flow, Algorithmic Decision Making, Amplification Analysis, Reputation Harm
Diana Ascher, PhD, MBA, is an expert witness in defamation and artificial intelligence (AI) bias litigation involving digital evidence and algorithmic systems. She is retained in the largest cases—including matters seeking more than $1 billion in damages—where amplification, causation, and harm are determinative. Dr. Ascher typically is engaged at the outset of a case to assess whether technical theories will withstand evidentiary scrutiny. She works with plaintiffs and defendants.
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Erik Laykin

World's Top 50 Leading Digital Forensics Expert

Global Data Risk LLC

Los Angeles, California
Intellectual Property, Digital Forensics - Corporate Espionage, Information Technology, Geopolitical Risk, Financial Services Risk, eDiscovery, Cyber Crime, Trade Secret Theft
Erik Laykin is the CEO and Managing Partner of Global Data Risk LLC (GDR) Mr. Laykin manages complex investigations and disputes in a wide variety of industries including financial services, technology and international trade on behalf of litigants, corporations and government agencies. He has been recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on Trade Secret theft and investigations and has had over 100 expert witness appointments. Mr. Laykin serves as an expert witness, investigator, Special Master and Independent Neutral to Federal and State courts in cases involving intellectual property, cyber crime, information technology failures, geopolitical risk, financial services risk, valuations, eDiscovery, corporate espionage and other complex disputes which arise from the usage of digital data, computers, software, networks and the Internet. Through his ability to distill and simplify a broad range of technology concepts and issues, his clients have successfully resolved the...
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Michael Nelson

Digital Forensics | eDiscovery | Incident Response

CYBIR

Lewes, Delaware
Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - Computer Forensics, Ransomware, Hacking, Metadata Analysis, Mobile Forensics, Cloud Forensics, Phishing, Everlaw, Incident Response, eDiscovery, Spoofing, Cellebrite, Business Email Compromise, Data Recovery, Data Preservation, EnCase, cyber, breach, Malware, Threat Actor Negotiations
Founder of DFDR Consulting LLC, now doing business as, CYBIR. Over the course of eighteen years, Nelson has consulted on, examined and testified to digital evidence related to personal, corporate, criminal, civil and domestic cases, along with data breaches. Acknowledged in “EnCE The Official EnCase Certified Examiner Study Guide” (Second and Third Editions) and “Mastering Windows Network Forensics and Investigation” (Second Edition), Nelson has also been published in eForensics Magazine for SQL investigation techniques. As a speaker, in addition to industry conferences and events, Nelson serves on the faculty of National Business Institute for CLEs and was a past Adjunct Professor of Digital Forensics. Industry credentials include: AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), AccessData Mobile Examiner (AME), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), Certified Data Recovery Professional (CDRP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Forensic Compute...
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Bryan Barnhart

Digital Forensics Expert - Former Law Enforcement

Infiltration Labs

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - Incident Response, Mobile device forensics, Cloud forensics, Ransomware investigations, Insider threat & data exfiltration, Email compromise investigations
Digital Forensics Examiner & Expert Witness (Computer & Mobile) with 20+ years’ experience and prior law-enforcement service, including work with the U.S. Secret Service Cyber Task Force. I help counsel in civil and criminal matters preserve, collect, analyze, and explain digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, and cloud sources, using defensible, repeatable methods aligned to chain-of-custody and Daubert/Frye standards. Litigation specialties: iPhone/Android extractions (texts, iMessage, WhatsApp, photos, location, app usage), Windows/macOS analysis (deleted files, timelines, browser/USB artifacts), email and cloud (M365, Google Workspace, iCloud/Drive/OneDrive/Dropbox), metadata/authentication (hashing, EXIF, document properties), timeline reconstruction, spoliation and deletion analysis, rebuttal reports, and testimony. How I support attorneys: tailored ESI collection plans and protocols, neutral/party examinations, clear court-ready reports, deposition and trial testi...
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Wanderson M Castilho

​Digital Forensics: 6,000+ Cases Solved

Enetsec Digital Forensics

Boca Raton, Florida
Digital Forensics, Investigation - Digital forensics , Mobile Forensics, Cellebrite expert, Deepfake Analysis, Digital investigation , Corporate Espionage, Digital expert, Domestic Violence Evidence, Defamation , Extortion & Ransomware, Digital fraud, Data Exfiltration, Scams, Expert Witness Testimony, Slander expert , Stalking expert, Social media investigator
Wanderson Castilho | Digital Forensics & Cybercrime Expert ​Professional Profile ​With over 25 years of experience and a track record of successfully resolving more than 6,000 cases, I provide high-stakes digital forensic analysis and expert testimony for complex litigation. My expertise lies at the intersection of advanced computational science and behavioral logic, specializing in uncovering digital "smoking guns" that traditional investigations often overlook. I bridge the gap between complex binary data and clear, admissible courtroom narratives. ​Core Competencies & Case Experience ​• Complex Data Recovery: Advanced extraction of deleted, encrypted, or fragmented data from mobile devices, cloud environments, and damaged hardware. ​• Cybercrime & Incident Response: Expert investigation into ransomware, data breaches, and sophisticated network intrusions. ​Behavioral Digital Analysis: A unique methodology combining motion data (accelerometer/gyroscope) with digital footprints...
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Ted Economides

CFVT - Image & Video Authentication Expert

Aletheia Forensics LLC

Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts
Video, Digital Forensics - video authentication, image authentication, deepfake, video manipulation, image manipulation, video enhancement, image enhancement, synthetic media, ai generated
Ted Economides is a Certified Forensic Video Technician (CFVT) specializing in image/video authentication. With the advancement of artificial intelligence, it is becoming easier for people to manipulate images and videos, or create deepfakes, and then present them as evidence. Ted has certifications and access to forensic software tailor built for forensic image/video analysis. He is an Amped FIVE Certified Examiner (AFCE) through Amped Software, and a Magnet Certified Authenticity Examiner (MCAE) through Magnet Forensics. He has the ability to detect if an image/video was generated with AI or manipulated after it was created. He also has the ability to determine the provenance of an image or video to ascertain if it is a camera original, or if it was altered in any way since its creation. Ted also has 13 years of law enforcement experience rising to the rank of lieutenant in a mid-size police agency in Massachusetts. Ted spent time as a detective and later supervised his departme...
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Jeff M Martin

Digital Forensics Expert

Evidence Solutions, Inc.

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - Cell Phone Forensics, Call Detail Records, EMR/EHR Forensics, Cell Tower Triangulation, GPS Triangulation, Computer Forensics, Technology, Data Communications, Data Retrieval & Analysis, Digital Media, Email, GPS Systems, iCloud Data, Telecommunication, Internet, Software, Malware Analyst, Incident Response
Jeff Martin is a Digital Forensics Expert specializing in Cell Phone Forensics, Black Box/EDR Forensics, Cybersecurity, EMR/EHR Forensics, Audio/Video/Imagery Forensics and more. Jeff has conducted hundreds of digital forensics investigations on cases involving the acquisition, preservation, and analysis of data in legal disputes in both state and federal courts. Jeff is a certified digital forensics examiner with over 15 years of experience. He initially made a mark as a small business IT consultant, lauded for his knack for simplifying technical information to non-technical audiences. Following a successful decade as the Director of Information Technology & Security in the Financial Industry, he earned the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) certification after attending the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Management School. Jeff then applied his passion for technology to solving crimes as a Digital Forensics Analyst for the Michigan State Police. Today, Jeff is...
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Stacy R Eldridge, CFCE, ICMDE, GCFE, MCFE, GSEC, GCCC, LPD

iPhone, Android & Computer Forensics. Former FBI.

Silicon Prairie Cyber Services

Lincoln, Nebraska
Digital Forensics, Computers - Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Cell Phone, iPhone, Android, Email, Meta Data, Data Recovery, Deleted Files, Video Analysis, Image Analysis, RAM, Data Loss Prevention, Insider Threat, Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, FBI, Forensic Analysis, Computer Investigation
Stacy Eldridge is a former Senior Forensic Examiner with the FBI, and began her security career over 20 years ago in the FBI. Today, she is a leading force behind Silicon Prairie Cyber Services, bringing two decades of digital forensics and cybersecurity expertise to the company. Stacy's services include iPhone forensics, Android Forensics, digital forensics, litigation support, expert witness testimony, cybersecurity consulting and teaching . As a respected educator, she is an adjunct professor teaching digital forensics and cybersecurity classes for OSU and Bellevue University, and she also coaches IACIS. Stacy's passion goes beyond just finding evidence - it's about understanding it and helping others comprehend its significance. With a keen eye for the truth, Stacy's unwavering dedication to her craft makes her a trusted authority in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Whether it's a complete digital forensics examination, a second opinion, or a report review, Stacy offers a n...
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Ira Victor, G2700, GCFA, GPCI, GSEC-Gold, CGEIT, GRISC

Data Security, Digital Forensics and e-Discovery

Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada
Computers, Digital Forensics - Computer Forensics, Smartphone Forensics, eDiscovery Reference Model (EDRM), Cybersecurity, Meta Data, Video Forensics, Data Recovery, Hacking, Information Security, Vehicle Electronics, Email, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Center for Internet Security CIS, Cybersecurity, Privacy, eDiscovery
I work with attorneys to interpret digital evidence, and tell a powerful story. My technical expertise saves time and money: pre-discovery communications, forensically-sound data preservation, and reports that pack a punch. Expert analysis for electronic medical records, business espionage, employee misconduct, vehicle computer systems, video surveillance, cybercrime, divorce, probate and more (ask about your case -- initial consultation is free). I have more than two decades in the field. Court appearances in multiple states. A live person always answers the phone. My most frequent practical contributions in litigation consulting are as follows: • Distinguishing useful ESI from non probative data • Overcoming adverse party’s resistance to producing ESI • Producing ESI with confidence it will be admissible • Delivering concise written reports that clarify rather than confuse • Incorporating digital evidence into the legal strategy • Advising methods that ...
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Antonio Rega

Tech Forensics, Cybersecurity, eDiscovery Expert

Hillsdale, New Jersey
Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - eDiscovery, Remediation, Spoliation, Compromise, Chain of Custody, Standard of Care, Digital Assets, Crypto, IP Theft, Trade Secrets, Misappropriation, Metadata, Exfiltration, BEC, Business Email Compromise, Malware, Digital Forensics, Breach, FINRA, Governance
Antonio Rega has over 22 years of experience providing expert consulting, advisory, and subject matter expertise to global corporations and law firms in digital forensics, information security/privacy, emerging technology, cryptocurrency investigations and discovery. He leads complex investigations, leveraging his expertise in proactive and reactive discovery and analysis, and conducts in-depth examinations and remediation of electronically stored information (ESI) across various repositories, including cloud, local devices, web, and mobile. His advisory services span the entire investigation and litigation lifecycle, including proactive compliance and regulatory assessments, responses to government subpoenas & orders issued by regulatory agencies. When called upon to do so, Antonio has provided expert testimony and reporting within his areas of expertise. He specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of investigations and litigation. Antonio has presented written and...
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David A. Greetham

35+ Years Experienced Digital Forensics Expert

Level Legal

New York
Digital Forensics, Computers - Digital Forensics, Computer Forensics, Theft of Trade Secrets, Fraud Examiner, Forensic Collections, Neutral Expert eDiscovery, Neutral Expert Digital Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, 30(b)6 Witness, Neutral Expert Computer Forensics, Information Governance, Employee Theft, Licensed Private Investigator, Data Collections
David has testified as an expert on numerous occasions both nationally and internationally. He has acted as a joint neutral expert on many occasions, specifically in the areas of digital forensics analysis and eDiscovery methodologies. His consulting services are offered throughout the United States and Canada, with occasional international engagements. His accolades include: • Tenured digital forensics expert and innovator - Texas Legal Innovator of the Year 2024. • Testified as a digital forensics and Information Governance expert over 100 times across 7 different countries. • Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and is a Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant. • Developed and patented the world's first remote forensics collection system. Used in 39 countries. • Provided specific training for the Executive Office of the President at the White House, Harvard University, and New Scotland Yard. David completed his Master of Science in Forensic Computing from...
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Trish McGarvey

Digital Forensics Expert - Mobile/Computer/Cars...

STARS Consulting, LLC

Ray, Ohio
Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics, Mobile & Computer Forensics, Cyber Investigation, Vehicle Forensics, Call Detail Records, Data Recovery, GPS, ELD/ECM Downloads, eDiscovery, Cloud Forensics, IoT Forensics, Chip-Off Forensics, UAS Pilot, Drone Forensics/Services, DFIR, Licenced PI, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, DVR Forensics, Cell Phone Forensics
I am an experienced digital forensics professional specializing in the analysis of mobile devices, vehicle forensics, computers, cyber investigations, and digital artifacts to support legal, investigative, and security matters. My work focuses on extracting, validating, and interpreting complex technical evidence in a clear, defensible manner, with experience in data preservation, forensic imaging, timeline reconstruction, and expert reporting. I am committed to accuracy, integrity, and translating technical findings into actionable insights for legal and investigative teams.
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Mark Scetta

Audio Enhancement & Digital Media Authentication

Stellar Audio Forensics LLC

Providence, Rhode Island
Audio, Digital Forensics - Bodycam Audio, Dashcam Audio, 911 Call Audio, Gunshot Timing, Assault Audio, Surveillance Audio, Interrogation Audio, Jail Audio, Audio Analysis, Speech Clarification, Sound Comparison, Police Audio, Audio Tampering, Noise Reduction, Threat Recording, Workplace Audio, Accident Audio, Audio Provenance, Audio Enhancement, Insurance Audio
Mark Scetta is an independent forensic audio examiner providing audio clarification, enhancement, and authentication for criminal defense, civil litigation, and investigative matters. Over 20 years of professional audio engineering experience in film and broadcast post-production, dialogue restoration, noise reduction, sound recording, audio mastering for broadcast, audio electronics, studio acoustics, and corporate media production forms the technical foundation for evaluating audio evidence in legal disputes. Common case scenarios include bodycam recordings where speech is unintelligible, dashcam footage with contested statements, 911 calls obscured by background noise or emotional distress, surveillance audio from buses or workplaces, jail telephone calls requiring clarity on specific phrases, interrogation recordings with questions about timing or edits, gunshot sequences across multiple video sources, voice comparisons between questioned recordings and known exemplars, and cel...
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Avery Thompson

Cell Phone Forensics – Criminal & Civil Cases

Denali Defense Solutions

Knoxville, Tennessee
Digital Forensics, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Digital forensics, iPhone forensic analysis, Deleted data recovery (mobile), Mobile device forensics, Android forensic analysis, Mobile device metadata, Cell phone extraction analysis, Text message analysis, Location data analysi, Metadata analysis, Call detail record analysis, Smartphone data extraction, App data analysis
Experienced digital forensics consultant and former law enforcement supervisory detective with two decades of investigative expertise, specializing in complex digital evidence analysis, criminal investigations, and strategic case review. Hands-on experience completing forensic extractions on more than 2,000 cellular devices, reviewing call detail records, analyzing Base Transceiver Station Activity Dumps, and examining records obtained from electronic service providers. Additionally, responsible for the technical setup and execution of the first lawful interception conducted under State of Alaska authority. Recognized by the Alaska Court System as an expert in cellular forensics and testified in that capacity at least a twelve times. Also recognized as an expert in the field of drug distribution, testifying in that capacity more than 2 dozen times. Experience as a primary case agent managing major felony investigations, including homicides, sexual assaults, kidnappings, white-c...
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David A. Greetham

35+ Years Experienced Digital Forensics Expert

Level Legal

Dallas & Houston, Texas
Digital Forensics, Computers - Digital Forensics, Computer Forensics, Theft of Trade Secrets, Fraud Examiner, Forensic Collections, Neutral Expert eDiscovery, Neutral Expert Digital Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, 30(b)6 Witness, Neutral Expert Computer Forensics, Information Governance, Employee Theft, Licensed Private Investigator, Data Collections
David has testified as an expert on numerous occasions both nationally and internationally. He has acted as a joint neutral expert on many occasions, specifically in the areas of digital forensics analysis and eDiscovery methodologies. His consulting services are offered throughout the United States and Canada, with occasional international engagements. His accolades include: • Tenured digital forensics expert and innovator - Texas Legal Innovator of the Year 2024. • Testified as a digital forensics and Information Governance expert over 100 times across 7 different countries. • Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and is a Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant. • Developed and patented the world's first remote forensics collection system. Used in 39 countries. • Provided specific training for the Executive Office of the President at the White House, Harvard University, and New Scotland Yard. David completed his Master of Science in Forensic Computing from...
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William F Odom

Digital Forensics Expert Former FBI Special Agent

Orbital Data Consulting Group, Inc

Houston, Texas
Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - International, FBI, CART, Apple, MAC, UNIX, Linux, AS400, Special Agent, Espionage, SEC, SFO, DOJ
William Odom has over 25 years of experience in computer forensics, cybersecurity investigations, electronic discovery, and expert testimony globally. He is a Co-Founder for Orbital Data Consulting, where he leads the global team for Digital Forensic and Incident Response investigations. He began his career in this area as a Special Agent with the FBI where he received training in general investigative techniques, computer intrusion and security matters and national intelligence and counterintelligence matters. He was also certified through the FBI Laboratory as a Certified Computer Forensics Examiner for the FBI’s Computer Analysis Response Team (CART). During his service, he managed the Computer Forensics Lab for the Houston office of the FBI and was involved in nearly all the 200+ federal matters investigated by the FBI, ranging from white-collar crime to terrorism and national security matters. His experience includes cybersecurity breaches and intrusion investigations, electron...
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