Forensic Examining Services

Handwritten Evidence

• Determine the authenticity of legal documents, such as wills, contracts, and deeds
• Analyze written medical charts to verify who recorded an entry or examine the signatures on a petition
• Compare the handwriting on an anonymous letter to that of a suspect
• Verifying that the document was written by a particular person but also whether any alterations have been made
• Other written evidence that we analyze includes time sheets, checks and tax returns

Aspects Analyzed

• Not only at handwriting but also the paper, ink and writing implement used
• Evidence that one or more words were added or altered after the original was written
• Conclude that a signature is a forgery or authentic even if the signer denies the fact
• Compare the style of ribbon used, such as fabric or film, on typed documents and look for after-the-fact changes
• On both typed and written documents, we determine any watermarks or other factors that identify the manufacturer
• Evaluate evidence consisting of indentations left on a sheet of paper that was under a written document