Questioned Document Examination Services
Meyer Questioned Document Examination provides independent forensic examination of handwriting, signatures, and documents for matters involving disputed authorship, authenticity, alteration, and other questioned-document issues.
Services are available to attorneys, businesses, organizations, and private clients. Each examination is approached objectively, with conclusions based on the evidence presented for examination.
Handwriting, Signature & Document Examination
The appropriate examination depends on the document, the questioned issue, and the comparison material available. Services may involve handwriting comparison, signature authentication, or examination of the physical features of a document.
Signature Authentication
Comparison of a questioned signature with known genuine signatures to evaluate whether the questioned signature was written by the person whose name it bears.
Handwriting Identification
Comparison of questioned handwriting with known writing samples to evaluate whether the same writer produced both bodies of writing.
Anonymous & Disguised Writing
Examination of anonymous or intentionally altered handwriting to determine whether significant writing habits remain that permit comparison with known writers.
Document Alteration
Examination for evidence that information on a document has been added, removed, substituted, erased, overwritten, or otherwise altered.
Obliterated Writing
Examination of writing or printed information that has been intentionally covered, obscured, or otherwise made difficult to read.
Indented Writing
Examination for impressions left on paper by writing performed on a sheet that was previously positioned above it.
Services Beyond the Examination
Questioned document cases often require more than the laboratory examination itself. Additional services are available to support counsel, litigation, and professional education.
Report Critiques & Rebuttal
Review of another examiner's report, methodology, supporting documentation, and stated conclusions.
Written Opinions & Reports
Formal written opinions and reports may be prepared when requested following examination and consultation.
Deposition & Court Testimony
Expert testimony regarding questioned handwriting, signatures, document examination, methodology, and examination conclusions.
Case Consultation
Consultation regarding document issues, available comparison material, examination feasibility, and appropriate next steps.
Guest Lectures & Presentations
Educational presentations concerning questioned documents, handwriting comparison, forensic methodology, and related topics.
Not sure which examination is appropriate?
A free initial consultation can help determine whether the document issue is suitable for forensic examination and what materials may be needed to proceed.