These days computers and other devices are ubiquitous. As a result, those same devices and the information within them become involved in legal proceedings or investigations more and more often. Uncovering and examining these devices and their stored information is the purpose of Computer Forensics investigations.

Who Uses Computer Forensics Services?

We offer these services to businesses, individuals and legal teams as a way of discovering, identifying, analyzing, and providing factual information and professional opinions about the information within.

We typically assist with court proceedings that overlap with computer-based crime, but we have also provided computer forensics for civil proceedings, employer investigations, and corporate investigations.

The Computer Forensics Process

Computer forensics services are performed by private investigator teams skilled in computer forensics, often with a background in cybersecurity, IT, and law enforcement. Investigators assigned to these cases have a experience in law enforcement, intelligence, or the military that they are able to draw on.

Step 1: Acquisition

There are many techniques that private investigators can use to extract data from mobile phones, tablets, laptop and desktop computers, e-readers, smart devices, wearables, music storage devices, or any other device. As technology barrels forward, our skills and capabilities follow suit.

It is important to process all data in a way that does not damage, corrupt, or permanently delete any original files or otherwise tamper with useful evidence. The challenge intensifies as encryption and self-destruct mechanisms and protocols become more popular.

In legal matters, preserving the digital chain of custody and obeying discovery guidelines is critical to making sure that the evidence collected is actually usable. Private investigators skilled at extracting information in a way that follows discovery request guidelines, preserves the surrounding metadata, and establishes a clear chain of custody for any resulting evidence.

Step 2: Examination

Once all relevant data is acquired and safely transferred intact, it must be examined for relevance. justice can determine what types of information are of interest to you, the client, or a germaine to the matter at hand in discovery and therefore likely to be admissible evidence.  

Investigators in justice’s network have strong legal background and an understanding of what is likely to be of value within the digital device, and how best to use that evidence.

Step 3: Reporting

justice provides reports that are clear, readable, and actionable. In addition to the full raw data extracted, investigators will provide a log of their work, a summary of any important findings, and an analysis of the data. justice also integrates with major e-discovery platforms.

How to Choose a Computer Forensics Expert

There are dozens of certifications and acronyms you can look out for when searching for Computer Forensics services. Digital Forensics Investigation Professionals (DFIP), for example, have different accreditation, knowledge, and experience than those who completed the CCFE (Certified Computer Forensic Examiner) program.

justice can connect you with experienced investigators with the exact certifications you desire at your request, or find the investigator best suited for you based on your needs.

How to Get Started With justice

Our process is simple. Request a free consultation with an Account Manager using the form on this page. They’ll answer any questions you have and determine the best way to proceed.

We pride ourselves on our white-glove service for our business clients, and we allow you to have as much involvement with the case as you like. Once the investigation begins, you can communicate with your account manager, or talk to your investigator directly. Updates will be provided at a frequency that suits you.

Once we have established your needs, we will securely send your case details to our exclusive network of investigators verified through our 5-point vetting process and selected specifically for corporate and legal cases. You can be sure that your case will be handled by a professional, reliable investigator with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Get a consultation today to start a case or learn more about how we can help you.