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This expert obtained his BA in Enviromental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, his MS in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Ph.D from the University of Washington. He has over twenty years experience conducting remedial investigations, risk assessments, and developing cleanup programs for sites containing petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, pesticides, radioactive waste, PCBs, PAHs, dioxins/furans, volatile and semi-volatile organics, perchlorate, heavy metals, asbestos, PFOA, unusual polymers, fuel oxygenates (MTBE), and odors. He conducts contaminant fate and transport modeling in all environmental media and is a specialist regarding the analysis and modeling of airborne contaminants. He has evaluated and modeled emissions from oil and gas facilities, natural gas and fracking sites, industrial boilers, incinerators, confined animal feeding operations, rendering facilities, and various other industrial and agricultural sources. He is currently a Consultant at a Private Firm.
Consultant, Private Firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Washington
California
This expert is a Criminal Justice consultant and expert witness for private and government attorneys on criminal and civil matters. He is qualified as an expert witness in federal and state courts on police procedures, tactics, firearms, and the use of force. This expert can provide formal written declarations in federal and state criminal and civil proceedings as law enforcement subject matter expert and is has also qualified several times as an expert in federal court in the Central District of California on drug investigations while an active special agent for DEA. .
Instructor
Graduate
California
This expert has over 20 years of experience in wildland fire investigation, suppression, prescribed fire, and training. He is currently the President/Owner of a private wildfire investigation, consulting, and training firm. Previously, he served as a Special Agent with the US Forest Service, specializing in wildland fire investigation and performing as the national wildland fire investigation expert, as well as, detailing as the Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge. He was also the Incident Commander of the US Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations Fire Investigation Team and received the US Forest Service's Special Agent of the Year Award. He is currently an active member, and former Co-Chair, of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group's Wildland Fire Investigation Committee. He has investigated hundreds of wildland fires, to include the largest fires in the history of Arizona and New Mexico. He has also instructed numerous wildland fire investigation training courses, both nationally and internationally. He was also a Subject Matter Expert in the U.S. Forest Service's International Programs organization. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from Northern Arizona University.
Owner, A wildland fire consulting firm in AZ
Bachelor of Science (BS), Northern Arizona University
Eagar,
Arizona
This expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of digital forensics. She attended the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy, and served the Phoenix Police Department as a Digital Mobile Forensic Detective. While working there, she worked in several different units, including the Home Invasion Kidnapping Enforcement Unit, the Intelligence Action Center, and the Digital Forensic Investigation Unit. She has participated in many trainings and classes, earning her several certifications on different areas of digital forensics. She currently serves as a Cell Phone & Cell Tower Forensic Investigator at a Private Forensics Firm in Arizona.
Investigator, A public defender's office in WI
Markesan,
Arizona
This highly qualified expert has over twenty years of experience in investigations. He earned his BS in business from California Coast University and is a certified social media investigations expert by the McAfee Institute. This expert is also a certified and licensed private investigator by the California Association of Licensed Investigators and The State of California, respectively. He is a member of the California Association of Licensed Investigators, the National Council of Investigative and Security Specialists, and the national Association of Investigative Specialists. Formerly, he served as a corporate security investigator at Goodwill Industries of Orange County, Inc. and as a senior investigator and case manager for RJN Investigations, Inc. He currently is the president of a full-service private investigations firm in California.
President, A full-service private investigations firm
Bachelor of Science (BS), California Coast University
California
This highly qualified fire cause investigation expert has nearly 30 years of professional experience. He completed prestigious fire science training at Mission College and is a certified fire service instructor and a California commercial pyrotechnician. Additionally, this expert is a licensed private investigator by the California Department of Consumer Affairs. He has completed additional vocational training and educational courses in investigation, homicide, explosives, hazardous materials, pyrotechnics, and fireworks. Formerly, he has held roles as a fire safety officer for the San Jose Fire Department, an investigator at Alford Investigations, and a firework safety consultant at San Diego Fireworks and Pyrospectaculars, Inc. Currently, this expert serves as a consultant and an operations manager at a CA fireworks company, and a consultant at a top CA investigations consultancy.
Fire Commissioner, A Fire Department in CA
San Martin,
California
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What Can an Investigation Expert Witness Opine On?
Conducting Interviews
Gathering information through direct questioning.
Collecting Evidence
Obtaining physical or digital proof.
Site Examination
Analyzing locations for relevant details.
Reviewing Documents
Examining records for important information.
Surveillance
Monitoring activities to gather insights.
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Interpreting data to uncover patterns.
FAQs for Investigation Expert Witnesses
What is a investigation expert witness?
An investigation expert witness is a qualified professional who analyzes facts and investigative procedures for legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, reconstructing events, and testifying to clarify complex investigative issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of an investigation expert witness?
An investigation expert witness supports fraud, financial crimes, corporate misconduct, insurance claims, workplace investigations, regulatory violations, and complex civil or criminal litigation.
How should an attorney evaluate an investigation expert witness’s credentials and training?
An attorney should evaluate an investigation expert witness’s credentials and training by reviewing licenses, certifications, education, specialized courses, and relevant case experience.
How can an investigation expert witness strengthen evidentiary foundations at deposition?
An investigation expert witness strengthens evidentiary foundations at deposition by explaining methods, validating evidence handling, and linking investigative findings to legal issues.
How does an investigation expert witness assist in challenging opposing factual narratives?
An investigation expert witness challenges opposing factual narratives by analyzing evidence, exposing inconsistencies, and presenting clear, objective investigative findings to the court.
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