You've found The Pacific Northwest's #1 Handwriting Expert - Brian Forrest.
Brian is well trained and experienced. Credible. Ethical
What is your next step?
Get your case started by prepaying online, right now. This expedites your case and gives you priority attention in our office.
You can also call and ask questions first: 1-206-384-8887
Regardless of the objective "opinion" rendered by Mr. Forrest's lab, Mr. Forrest's experience and advice has helped dozens of attorney's make strategic case decisions which significantly improves the outcome of their case as a whole. Forensic analysis can tell the truth, when clients often do not. Our experts can often help you determine how much weight the documents can carry in your case. |
If you are a previous client, and you are visiting this website to upgrade from a verbal to an Official Written Opinion Letter, use the $195.00 option above (on the right). If you are shopping on price, you are in luck. Despite Mr. Forrest's deep experience, he has maintained the same price structure as his graduating students and peers so that the client can choose based on 'quality' and not price. Brian Forrest's rate schedule is in the normal range of document examiners nationwide for testimonial time and court room appearances... the above prices for the initial consultation and labwork are well below industry prices - but exactly the same as the other experts who work with Handwriting Services International. Choose your expert based on quality, not price. When your case requires the most polished, professional, and articluate expert FDE witness working today, hire Brian Forrest. For Mr. Forrest's CV Click Here For Mr Forrest's Fee Schedule Click Here |
Common Questions.
What is a handwriting expert or court document examiner?
Can Brian testify outside of Washington?
(Yes, Brian travels nationwide to testify and appear in court as an expert witness.)
How much do handwriting experts charge to render an opinion?
Most experts are retired government employees and charge about $1200 as a retainer before they even view the documents and begin the case. Brian and his HSI associates charge just $495 to get started.)
What training does a handwriting expert have to have in order to testify in a court of law? That is a very long answer. The short answer is that an expert's qualifications are judged by the judge in each case. The long answer is that many working examiners are not qualified and shouldn't be taking cases, but do.
Can I just fax my document to you for a verbal opinion? Yes, Our fax number is 1-206-299-3295
My case contains no originals, can you still render an opinion which will hold up in court? Yes. Brian testifies based on just copies on a regular basis.
Will Brian's opinion be accepted in a court of law? Of course, but an expert witness's testimony is never a guarantee the judge will rule in your favor. Documents are usually one piece of a much larger puzzle.
How much will it cost to have Brian Forrest himself come to court and testify in person? Does he travel outside Washington. (Yes. Often.)
All these questions and more can be answered by simply calling our office. Your first conversation will take place without a fee, so you can make sure you are hiring the right expert for the job.
*We are not attorneys, we do not dispense legal advice, you should seek legal advice from a suitable attorney.
Would you like to speak to live person before you submit your case?
Just call Brian's office at 1-206-384-8887.
Fax number 1-206-299-3295
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