Steve Cosslett and Kate Barr are two of the most experienced handwriting experts working in the UK, over 40 years' and 30 years' experience respectively. Forensic handwriting, signature and document examination • Comparison of disputed handwriting and signatures • Examination of printed, photocopied and typewritten documents • Examination of documents for indented impressions of writing • Examination of documents for alterations and/or additions • Reconstruction of torn/shredded documents • Preparation of reports for criminal, civil or fami...

I examine documents so as to discover information of relevance to the inquiry. This involves, variously, the examination and comparison of handwriting, of signatures, of typewriting, of printed and photocopied material, the detection of alterations, the detection of indented impressions and so on: the full range of document examinations apart from the botanical analysis of paper. I prepare written reports of my findings and give expert evidence in court. In addition to courts in the south-east of England, I have attended as an expert witness courts in York, Newcastle, Manchester, Leicester, Bi...

The longest established independent forensic document laboratory in the UK • Forensic signature examination • Handwriting • Document examination • Forgeries: detection and examination • Alterations and obliterations • ESDA (Electrostatic Document Apparatus) • ESDA sequencing • Ink analysis • Dating issues • Evidence presented in UK courts and overseas • Extensive laboratory, library and photographic facilities • CV and free-of-charge estimate of costs

Forensic handwriting, signature and document examination by an experienced expert witness with over 20 years of experience in criminal, civil and private casework. • Handwriting and Signatures: Comparison of disputed samples with known specimens to determine authorship. • Print: Examination of printed, photocopied and typewritten documents. • Indented Writing: Analysis of documents for indented impressions using ESDA. • Alterations: Comparison of ink entries and identification of additions or alterations. • Authenticity: Forensic examinati...

I have over 30 years of experience as a handwriting expert • Specialist areas of work: suspected forgeries, the identification of signature & non-signature scripts, the verification of disputed documents & notes, anonymous letters & graffiti • Graphological assessments are utilised for psychological profiles, character appraisals & recruitment • Court expertise provided in the UK & abroad • Professional & reliable service • Comprehensive reports • References available

The examination of questioned handwriting to help identify the author, e.g. wills & contracts • The examination of alterations, obliteration, etc., to help reveal the original entries, e.g. altered cheques • The detection of indented impressions to aid, e.g. in identifying the author of anonymous letters • The examination of documents to establish authenticity, e.g. security fibres • All necessary scientific equipment, e.g. stereomicroscope, VSC, Mi-Scope & ESDA