Midwest Forensic Consultants
Forensic Consulting
Our consultants bring decades of real-world law enforcement experience to every engagement — providing expert witness testimony, program assessments, and strategic guidance tailored to your needs.
Midwest Forensic Consultants was founded by the creator of the Chicago Police Department's Area Technology Centers — the individual who built the entire digital evidence investigation program for the detective bureau of the second-largest police department in the United States. That real-world expertise now serves agencies, legal teams, and organizations seeking authoritative guidance on digital forensic matters, emerging technology trends, and investigative best practices.
Expert Witness services
Our consultants provide authoritative expert witness testimony for civil and criminal proceedings involving digital evidence, forensic technology, and investigative methodology. We translate complex technical concepts into clear, credible courtroom testimony.
Digital forensic program assessments
We evaluate your agency's or organization's existing digital forensic capabilities, workflows, staffing, and technology — then deliver actionable recommendations to close gaps and improve outcomes.
Emerging technology trend briefings
Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving digital evidence landscape. Our consultants provide briefings on the latest tools, techniques, and technologies affecting investigations — from AI-assisted forensics to new device extraction methods
Best practice policy development
We help agencies and organizations build comprehensive digital evidence policies — covering collection, processing, storage, and chain of custody — tailored to your jurisdiction, size, and operational requirements.
How it works
Our engagement process
Initial consultation
We discuss your needs, timeline, and goals to determine the right scope of engagement.
Assessment & review
Findings & recommendations
Ongoing support
Our consultants analyze your case materials, workflows, or program documentation in depth.
We deliver a clear report with findings, expert opinions, and specific recommendations.
We remain available for follow-up questions, depositions, or continued advisory work.
Who we work with
Our clients
Law enforcement agencies
Police departments, sheriff's offices, and federal agencies seeking to build, improve, or evaluate their digital forensic programs and capabilities.
Attorneys & legal teams
Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and civil litigators who need qualified expert witnesses or independent forensic analysis to support their cases.
Organizations & corporations
Private sector companies and public institutions seeking guidance on digital evidence handling, technology adoption, and forensic best practices.