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 and the most updated price list. 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.

Kathy Carlson, CFDE, CQDE, certified and court-qualified forensic document examiner, professional portrait in black and white.
Services Offered
Initial Consultation – 1/2 Hour
General Retainer Fee
Verbal Opinion (per questioned document or signature)
Upgrade from Verbal to Written (per letter)
Each Additional Document
Laboratory Examination Time (hourly)
Designation Fee
Attorney Consultation (hourly rate)
Deposition Time (hourly rate with minimums)
Court Display Preparation (hourly)
Court Appearance (hourly rate with minimums)
On-Site Inspection of Document (hourly, plus expenses)
Photography (plus cost of development)
Overnight Mail
Postage/Delivery 2nd Day
Postage/Delivery Fee Ground
Postage/Delivery Fee
Travel
Driving (hourly, plus $.75 per mile)
Uber
Parking (per day)
Flying (hourly travel time – portal to portal or ½ Day Rate)
Cost of Plane Ticket (Non-Refundable)
Lodging (per night or actual cost)
Meals (daily)
Daily Rate (additional days away from office)
  • Any Rush Fee will be charged an extra 100% for weekends and holidays. Any Rush Fee will be charged an extra 50% for regular work week.
  • Any Rush Fee will be charged an extra 100% for regular work week needed within 8 hours.
  • Rush Fees are any case needed within 12-24 hours charged an extra 50%.
  • We accept credit cards for your convenience and will be charged an additional 3.5% for credit card fees.

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.