Questioned Documents Examiner Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2358

Education

October 2006
Westmont, IL 
Certification in Fundamentals of Microscopy for FDE
College Microscopy

July 2006
Youngsville, NC
Certification in Questioned Document Examination
American Institute of Applied Science

October 2006-Present
Apprenticeship with Mentor
Forensic Document Examination

October 2005-Present
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
BS Candidate in Criminal Justice Administration

1974-1999
University of Southern California, School of Dentistry
Continuing Education in Dental Hygiene (25 hours/2 years)

Spring 1975
Loma Linda University
Redlands, CA
Graduate Studies in Dental Hygiene Expanded Functions

June 1973
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
A.A. and Certification in Dental Hygiene

Opinions Rendered

2006
Court Qualified Los Angeles County Superior Court - Lancaster (Judge David Bianchi)
Opinions rendered for clients in the following states:
Alabama, California, Florida, Hawaii, New York, Texas, Utah

Speaking Experience

2005 to Present
Seminars- “The CSI and Your Signature” and"What the Heck is a Document Examiner?"
Available for service clubs and various organizations
Developed syllabus, and visual materials

Training

February 2007
AAFS - American Academy of Forensic Sciences
San Antonio, TX
Annual Scientific Session

January 2007
Needs of an Expert Witness and the Knowledge that an Expert Must Possess
Anna Winn, Sr. Attorney, San Diego County District Attorney’s Office

October 2006
AFDE Continuing Education
Chicago, IL
Association of Forensic Document Examiners, 20 hours training
Motor Disorders and Simulation - Heidi Harralson
Speed in Handwriting - Emily Will
Tremor in Handwriting Workshop - J. Leonard Wright, John Gorajczyk, Emily Will
Problems with Probability - Nancy Coe
Authentication of Historical Autographs and Writings - Carolyn Myers
Infrared & Raman Spectroscopy for FDE’s - Kate Martin, PhD
Handwriting on Unusual Surfaces - Prof. K. Ramakrishnan
Ethics and Opinions - Panel Discussion
Security Features of Immigration Documents - John Gorajczyk
UV and IR Imagining with Professional Digital Cameras - Dick McEvoy, Charla Janney
Computer Forensics - Claire LaVelle

General Training in The Following Topics

Procedures for Examining Handwriting
Altering Checks and Numbers
History of Document Examination
Letter formation, movements & mechanisms
Discrimination of Handwriting
Data Analysis
The Identification Process
Typewriter Identification
Rendering an Opinion
Disguised Writing
Extrinsic Factors that Influence Handwriting
Case Analysis
Heath Indicators in Handwriting
Marketing

Dispute Resolutions
May 2006
Hon. Robert May (Retired)  

April 2006
Ten Common Mistakes Made by Expert Witness
Hon. E. Mac Amos, Jr., Superior Court Judge (Retired)
Hon. Lillian Lim, San Diego Superior Court

Expert Witness Summit
March 2006
Newport Beach, CA
SEAK, Inc., 24 hours training
Testifying Skills Workshop-James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.
Depositions, Direct Examination, Cross-Examination, CV and Report, Trick Questions, Moot Court
Improving Testimony - Hon. David Thomas McEachen
High Profile Cases - Laurie L. Levenson
Practice Management - James A. Blanco
Deposition Self-Defense - Douglas A. Sears, Esq.
Advanced Deposition Skills - Gerda Govine, EdD
Assisting Counsel - Wayne H. Maire, Esq.
Appealing to the Jury - Richard K. Gabriel
Effective Testimony - Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, PhD
Enhanced Presentation Skills - Glynn Bedington
Dissecting the Expert - Alan C. Brown, Esq.
10 Best Techniques - Dana Basney, CPA

January 2006
What Little I Have Learned in 20 Years as an Expert
Dana Basney, CPA
Forensic Expert Witness Association, 1 hour training

November 2005
Reading People
Wendy Patrick, Esq. and Mark Mazzarella, Esq.
Forensic Expert Witness Association, 1 hour training

October 2005
Annual Questioned Document Examiner Conference
Dallas, TX
School of Questioned Document Examination, 10 hours training

September 2005
Annual Marketing Conference
San Francisco, CA
Forensic Expert Witness Association, 8 hours training

Other Experience

1994 - Present
CFO of a Powder Coating Company
San Marcos, CA
Compile reports, including statistical and market trends, and manage financial business and tax reporting.

1990-1998
Founder of a publishing company
Escondido, CA
Co-author of a guide to the State and National Parks of California for visitors with limited mobility.

1973 - 2000

Dental Hygienist

Memberships

2007-2009
Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA), San Diego Chapter
Board of Directors

Escondido Chamber of Commerce

Escondido Rotary Club

Laboratory Equipment

Stereoscopic Microscope (10X - 40X) with photo capabilities
Clover Micro-Photographic System
Digital Scanner (HP ScanJet 3570c)
Light table
35 mm & Digital Photography equipment (infrared photo capabilities)
Magnifying lenses
High intensity magnifiers
Assorted measuring devices
Handwriting and Typewriting measurement plates
Personal Library
Computers (PC – Pentium4)
Ultraviolet viewing devices