Services

Digital forensics services.

Professional forensic analysis, expert witness services, and digital evidence consultation for defense attorneys and private clients.

What We Offer

A comprehensive range of forensic services.

Supported by nearly two decades of hands-on technical experience and a strict commitment to chain of custody and court-admissible documentation.

MOBILE

Mobile Device Analysis

Full forensic analysis of smartphones and mobile devices, including data extraction, call logs, messages, app data, and deleted content recovery. Cellebrite and Axiom Examine reports provided.

STORAGE

Hard Drive & Computer Forensics

Comprehensive hard drive analysis including file recovery, deleted data extraction, metadata analysis, and forensic imaging. Handles corrupted and damaged drives using industry-standard tools.

TESTIMONY

Expert Witness Services

Experienced expert witness for criminal defense and civil litigation, with testimony and forensic consultation provided across a range of criminal and civil matters. Court-ready reports prepared to exacting standards.

VIDEO

Security & Body Camera Analysis

Review, enhancement, and forensic analysis of security camera and body camera footage. Frame-by-frame analysis with detailed documentation suitable for court submission.

RECOVERY

Data Recovery & Extraction

Recovery of data from corrupted, damaged, or encrypted storage devices. Includes raw data extraction from cell phones, hard drives, and other media, as well as cloud backup recovery for mobile devices.

VEHICLE

EDR & Vehicle Black Box Analysis

Forensic collection and analysis of Event Data Recorder (EDR) data from vehicles, providing critical information about speed, braking, and other factors at the time of an incident.

METADATA

Metadata & Email Analysis

Forensic analysis of metadata embedded in image files, documents, and email attachments. Full email header analysis to establish origin, routing, and authenticity of electronic communications.

CUSTODY

Chain of Custody Documentation

Complete chain of custody documentation including dates, locations, transfers, storage, and analysis records. Examination reports and case notes summarize collected evidence and findings, with step-by-step replication instructions for every finding.

Court-Ready Reporting

Documented to survive challenge.

Every examination produces case notes, an examination report, and a court submission report containing step-by-step replication instructions — so any finding can be independently reproduced and defended.

CASE NOTESMAINTAINED
EXAM REPORTPROVIDED
REPLICATIONSTEP-BY-STEP
◆ VERIFIEDCOURT-READY

Toolkit

Tools & technologies.

Forensic Analysis
  • Cellebrite
  • Axiom Examine
  • Autopsy
  • Cyber Triage
  • Velociraptor
Network & Security
  • Wireshark
  • NMAP
  • Network Miner
  • Encrypted Disk Detector
  • RAM Capturer
Specializations
  • Cloud Backup Recovery
  • Metadata Analysis
  • Email Header Analysis
  • Corrupted Drive Recovery
  • Cell Phone Data Parsing

Engagement

Have a case in front of you?

John Cate is available to assist defense attorneys, civil litigators, and private clients. All inquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.