Mike Wakshull, MS, CQE, CISA,
Mike Wakshull is a practicing civil and criminal court-qualified forensic document examiner based in Southern California. His clients are in 27 states and five countries. He partners with legal clients to dissect evidence presented in handwritten and computer-generated questioned documents. He holds a Master of Science degree in technology management from the University of Denver, a graduate school certificate in forensic document examination from East Tennessee State University and is a certified quality engineer. Wakshull was on the adjunct faculty of the University of Redlands. He is listed on the Los Angeles County Superior Court's Panel of Expert Witnesses.
My laboratory consists of laboratory grade digital and optical microscopes, the latest technology video spectral comparator VSC80, the latest version of Photoshop and Acrobat, two electrostatic detection devices (ESDA and Vacubox), high grade digital scanners, a large research library, and more.
Communication with clients is a top priority. I use video conferencing to share work product with clients. This avoids costly travel expenses to hold a meeting. Most work is performed on the computer using advanced software such as Adobe Photoshop and NEGA to assist in performing analyses.
My education includes a graduate school certificate in forensic document examination from East Tennessee State University, a bachelor's degree in mathematics, master’s degree in technology management from the University of Denver.
As a skilled speaker, I presented at national and international conferences for National Association of Document Examiners, Association of Forensic Document Examiners, World Congress of Forensics, California District Attorneys Association, California Lawyers Association, Bar Associations, the American Society for Quality, and many others.
Cases include civil and criminal, state and federal.