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Kenneth R. Crawford

Forensic Document Examiner
Testifying Expert • Author • Instructor

Are you dealing with an important document that may be forged, altered, or of questionable origin? We provide forensic document examination for high-stakes civil and criminal matters.

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE

"NDF 40 years"

Over four decades of crime-laboratory and private-practice experience, including 39 years with a state crime laboratory and more than 400 court qualifications


Formal Training

PUBLICATION & AUTHORSHIP

PUBLICATION & AUTHORSHIP

 Two Biological Science Degrees, University of Texas at Austin
ASB-AAFS two-year, full-time forensic document examination program
Texas Department of Public Safety, Headquarters Crime Laboratory. Additional training with FBI, BATFE, and AAFS. 

PUBLICATION & AUTHORSHIP

PUBLICATION & AUTHORSHIP

PUBLICATION & AUTHORSHIP

Co-Author, Advances in the Forensic Analysis and Dating of Writing Ink
Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd. – Springfield, Illinois
Copyright © 2003 

SCOPE OF EXAMINATIONS

Primary Focus:

Writer identification and elimination through handwriting comparison, most commonly involving questioned signatures.


Additional Examinations:

• Digital & imaging issues
• Paper & production issues
• Restoration & damage

We conduct examinations in accordance with published standards developed by ASB-AAFS and SWGDOC.com

PRICING

Examinations:

Our fees are reasonably and transparently priced and structured to offer significant cost savings compared to most top-tier examiners. Pricing varies based on examination type, quantity of evidence, and prioritization needs.


For a nominal fee, we can conduct a screening examination on digital images to assess forensic adequacy and provide an estimated total charge for a comprehensive examination and report. This can save you from much higher expenditures where evidence is unsuitable for analysis.

Pricing

Testimony Services:

Testimony fees reflect the specialized nature of courtroom presentation and legal preparation.


Reduced rates are available for remote video testimony (e.g., Zoom). Travel for court or deposition is billed at a higher rate.


This structure provides a tailored approach balancing expert quality, accessibility, and cost control.

We undertake no work without client authorization.

ATTORNEY SUPPORT SERVICES

 ✔ Evaluation of opposing expert's credentials and reports
✔ Cross-examination assistance
✔ Chain-of-custody review and tracking
✔ Referral of Experts in Forensic Ink Dating and Forensic Accounting 

ATTORNEY INQUIRIES

Attorney Inquiries

Please request NDF Information Package:
 ✔ NDF Fee Schedule and Agreement
✔ Crawford Full Curriculum Vitae and Testimony History
✔ Sample written NDF forensic report and handwriting chart exhibit


Questions: Email your law firm name and contact information and we will get back to you promptly by phone or Email at your direction.


DO NOT MAIL ORIGINAL EVIDENCE OR EMAIL DIGITAL IMAGES WITHOUT PRIOR COMMUNICATION.

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Training

Mailing Address

Mailing Address

For information on training for a career in forensic document examination, provide us a note about your present profession or activities. We train qualified applicants to become testifying experts or law office staff consultants.

Mailing Address

Mailing Address

Mailing Address

 NATIONAL DOCUMENT FORENSICS
Attn: Kenneth R. Crawford, FDE
401 N. Main Street, No. 363
Temple, Texas 76503 

 Email: kcrawfordfde@gmail.com 

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