Services & Fees
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If you are in need of a court-qualified handwriting and document examiner, contact Kathy Carlson for a complimentary initial consultation. During this call, Kathy will review the details of your case, explain how forensic document examination applies, and recommend the most appropriate next steps.
Her role is to provide independent, professional analysis and testimony—always with the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and courtroom credibility.
Important Note: We are not attorneys and do not dispense legal advice. Legal advice should always be obtained from a qualified attorney.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial Consultation – 1/2 Hour | No Charge |
| General Retainer Fee | $2,400 |
| Verbal Opinion (per questioned document or signature) | $650 |
| Upgrade from Verbal to Written (already paid $650.00) (per letter) | $595 |
| Each Additional Document | $100 |
| Laboratory Examination Time (hourly) | $300 |
| Designation Fee (Non-refundable, however will be applied to testimony fee if applicable) |
$500 |
| Attorney Consultation (hourly rate) | $300 |
| Deposition Time (Must be paid 2 weeks in advance. Non-Refundable) |
$2,400 |
| Court Display Preparation (hourly) | $300 |
| Court Appearance (per day) (Must be paid in full upon scheduling at least two weeks in advance. Non-Refundable) |
$2,400 |
| On-Site Inspection of Document (hourly, plus expenses) | $300 |
| Photography (plus cost of development) | $300 |
| Overnight Mail | $150 |
| Postage/Delivery 2nd Day | $75 |
| Postage/Delivery Fee Ground | $50 |
| Postage/Delivery Fee | $5 |
| Travel | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driving (hourly, plus $.75 per mile) | $300 |
| Uber | TBD |
| Parking (per day) | TBD |
| Flying (hourly travel time – portal to portal or ½ Day Rate) | $1,200 |
| Cost of Plane Ticket (Non-Refundable) | TBD |
| Lodging (per night or actual cost) | $250 |
| Meals (daily) | $75 |
| Daily Rate (additional days away from office) | $2,400 |
| Service |
|---|
| Initial Consultation – 1/2 Hour No Charge |
| General Retainer Fee $2,400 |
| Verbal Opinion (per questioned document / signature) $650 |
| Upgrade from Verbal to Written (already paid $650.00) (per letter) $595 |
| Each Additional Document $100 |
| Laboratory Examination Time (hourly) $300 |
| Designation Fee (Non-refundable, however will be applied to testimony fee if applicable) $500 |
| Attorney Consultation (hourly rate) $300 |
| Deposition Time (Must be paid 2 weeks in advance. Non-Refundable) $2,400 |
| Court Display Preparation (hourly) $300 |
| Court Appearance (per day) (Must be paid in full upon scheduling at least two weeks in advance. Non-Refundable) $2,400 |
| On-Site Inspection of Document (hourly, plus expenses) $300 |
| Photography (plus cost of development) $300 |
| Overnight Mail $150 |
| Postage/Delivery 2nd Day $75 |
| Postage/Delivery Fee Ground $50 |
| Postage/Delivery Fee $5 |
| Travel |
|---|
| Driving (hourly, plus $.75 per mile) $300 |
| Uber $TBD |
| Parking (per day) $TBD |
| Flying (hourly travel time – portal to portal or ½ Day Rate) $1,200 |
| Cost of Plane Ticket (Non-Refundable) $TBD |
| Lodging (per night or actual cost) $250 |
| Meals (daily) $75 |
| Daily Rate (additional days away from office) $2,400 |
Ready to take the next Step?
Your choice of expert witness can determine the outcome of your case. Kathy Carlson brings nationally recognized certification, courtroom experience, and a proven track record in document examination. Whether you need an initial opinion or sworn testimony, you can trust that your case will be handled with the utmost professionalism and precision.
