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Michigan's Trusted Digital Forensic Experts for Legal, Business & Personal Matters

Court qualified digital forensic examiners serving the entire state of Michigan, from Detroit and Grand Rapids to Lansing, Ann Arbor, and the Upper Peninsula. CFCE, EnCE, FBI CART, and GIAC certifications. Over 500 cases worked and 1,750+ devices analyzed. Experienced testifying in Michigan federal and state courts.

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500+
Cases Worked
1,750+
Devices Analyzed
10M+
Artifacts Examined

Industry Recognized Certifications & Training

CFCE • IACIS
EnCE • OpenText
GIAC • SANS Institute
FBI CART • FBI
ACE • Exterro
CCFE • IACRB

Why Choose Elite Digital Forensics?

When digital evidence matters, you need certified experts with real world experience and a proven track record in court.

Certified Forensic Experts

Our examiners hold industry leading certifications including CFCE, EnCE, GIAC, and FBI CART training. We maintain the highest professional standards.

Court Qualified Testimony

Experienced testifying as expert witnesses in federal and state courts. We present complex technical evidence in clear, understandable terms.

Former Law Enforcement

Decades of real world experience in digital forensics and cyber investigations. We understand both sides of the legal process.

Court Admissible Reports

Detailed, legally compliant documentation following strict chain of custody protocols. Our reports are designed for court presentation.

Statewide Michigan Coverage

We serve clients across the entire state of Michigan with mail in device analysis, remote cyber services, and on site investigations, from Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing to Ann Arbor, Flint, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, and the Upper Peninsula.

Flat Rate Pricing

Transparent pricing with no surprise fees. You know exactly what your investigation will cost before we begin work.

Comprehensive Digital Forensic Services

From cell phones to enterprise servers, we provide expert forensic analysis for all types of digital devices and data.

Computer Forensics

Windows, Mac, Linux & External Media Analysis

Computer forensics is the scientific process of collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence from computers and storage devices in a legally admissible manner for use in court proceedings and investigations.

Our certified computer forensic examiners use court vetted tools like Magnet AXIOM, FTK, and X Ways to analyze laptops, desktops, servers, and storage media, recovering deleted files, reconstructing user activity timelines, and uncovering critical digital evidence.

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What We Analyze
Windows PCs & Laptops Mac Computers Linux Systems Servers & Workstations External Hard Drives USB Flash Drives SD Cards & Memory Cards NAS Devices
Problems We Solve
  • Deleted file recovery and data reconstruction
  • Timeline analysis of user activities
  • Evidence of unauthorized access or data theft
  • Employee misconduct investigations
  • Intellectual property theft detection
  • Fraud and embezzlement investigations
Who This Service Helps
Criminal Defense Attorneys Civil Litigation Attorneys HR Departments Insurance Investigators Business Owners Individuals in Personal Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of evidence can be recovered from a computer?

A: Our forensic analysis can recover deleted files, browser history, email communications, chat logs, document metadata, USB connection history, login timestamps, and much more, even data the user believed was permanently erased.

Q: How can computer forensics help in a legal case?

A: Computer forensics provides court admissible evidence including timeline reconstructions, proof of file access or modification, evidence of data destruction, and documentation of user behavior patterns critical for criminal defense, civil litigation, and corporate investigations.

Q: Can you analyze computers from any operating system?

A: Yes. Our CFCE and EnCE certified examiners are trained in Windows, macOS, and Linux forensics. We use industry leading tools to analyze all major operating systems and file systems.

Cell Phone Forensics

iPhone & Android Full File System Extractions

Cell phone forensics is the scientific examination of mobile devices to extract, recover, and analyze digital evidence including deleted data, communications, location history, and app data for use in legal proceedings.

Using industry leading tools like Cellebrite, our mobile forensic experts perform full file system extractions from iPhones and Android devices, recovering call logs, photos, videos, app data, GPS locations, critical system log files, and all active data.

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What We Analyze
iPhones (All Models) Android Smartphones Tablets (iPad, Android) Feature Phones Damaged & Locked Devices
Problems We Solve
  • General deleted data recovery (based on device make and operating system)
  • Extraction of app data (WhatsApp, Signal, Snapchat, etc.)
  • GPS location history and timeline reconstruction
  • Photo and video recovery with metadata analysis
  • Application analysis & timeline reconstruction
  • Evidence for custody, divorce, relationship, personal, and criminal matters
Who This Service Helps
Family Law Attorneys Criminal Defense Attorneys Parents Concerned About Children Individuals in Relationship Disputes HR Professionals Insurance Investigators
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you recover deleted data from my phone?

A: In many cases, yes. Our full file system extractions can recover general deleted data including messages, photos, and app data. Success depends on the device make, operating system version, and how recently data was deleted.

Q: What is a full file system extraction?

A: A full file system extraction provides the most comprehensive data recovery possible, accessing system files, deleted data, app databases, and areas of the phone not visible through normal use. This is the gold standard for forensic cell phone analysis.

Q: Can you unlock a locked or damaged phone?

A: Our forensic tools can often bypass locks on many device models. For physically damaged devices, we work with specialized data recovery partners to recover evidence from devices with broken screens, water damage, or other physical issues.

CDR Analysis & Cell Tower Mapping

Call Detail Records & Cell Site Location Analysis

CDR (Call Detail Record) analysis is the forensic examination of cellular carrier records to establish communication patterns, approximate device locations via cell tower data, and reconstruct timelines for criminal defense and civil litigation.

Our CDR forensic analysts examine call detail records and cell tower data to establish communication patterns, approximate device locations, and reconstruct timelines with forensic precision for criminal defense, appeals, and civil litigation.

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What We Analyze
Call Detail Records (CDRs) Cell Tower Logs SMS/MMS Records Data Session Records
Problems We Solve
  • Establishing alibi evidence in criminal cases
  • Disproving prosecution location claims
  • Reconstructing communication timelines
  • Identifying inconsistencies in witness statements
  • Supporting appeals and post conviction relief
  • Insurance fraud investigations
Who This Service Helps
Criminal Defense Attorneys Appellate Attorneys Innocence Projects Civil Litigation Teams Insurance Fraud Investigators
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can CDR analysis prove in a criminal case?

A: CDR analysis can establish where a phone was located at specific times, communication patterns between individuals, and whether prosecution claims about location are accurate. This evidence has been instrumental in exonerations and acquittals.

Q: How accurate is cell tower location data?

A: Cell tower data provides approximate locations, not GPS precise coordinates. Our experts understand the limitations and proper interpretation of this data, including sector coverage, signal propagation, and environmental factors that affect accuracy.

Q: Can CDR analysis help with appeals?

A: Absolutely. CDR analysis has been used successfully in appeals and post conviction relief cases to challenge location evidence presented at trial, reveal new alibi evidence, or demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel.

Criminal Defense Digital Forensics

Expert Testimony & Exculpatory Evidence Analysis

Criminal defense digital forensics is the independent examination of electronic evidence by certified forensic experts to verify prosecution claims, discover exculpatory evidence, establish alibis, and provide expert witness testimony in criminal trials.

Our court qualified digital forensic experts work with criminal defense attorneys to analyze prosecution evidence, uncover exculpatory data, establish alibis, and provide expert witness testimony in criminal trials and appeals.

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What We Analyze
All Digital Evidence Types Prosecution Evidence Review Independent Analysis & Verification
Problems We Solve
  • Independent verification of prosecution evidence
  • Discovery of exculpatory evidence
  • Alibi establishment through digital evidence
  • CSAM defense and metadata analysis
  • Chain of custody verification
  • Expert witness testimony
Who This Service Helps
Criminal Defense Attorneys Public Defenders Appellate Attorneys Innocence Projects Defendants Facing Digital Evidence
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can digital forensics help my criminal defense case?

A: Digital forensics can reveal exculpatory evidence the prosecution may have missed or ignored, verify or challenge the integrity of prosecution evidence, establish alibis through location data, and provide expert testimony explaining technical evidence to juries.

Q: Do you provide expert witness testimony?

A: Yes. Our examiners have testified in federal and state courts across Michigan and the country. We provide clear, understandable testimony that explains complex technical evidence to judges and juries.

Q: Can you help with CSAM defense cases?

A: Yes. We specialize in CSAM defense forensics, analyzing metadata, file system artifacts, malware indicators, and other evidence that may support defense strategies. Our experts understand the technical complexities of these sensitive cases.

Cyber Investigations

Online & Internet Based Forensic Investigation

Cyber investigation is the forensic identification, documentation, and analysis of online and internet based activity including social media, websites, digital communications, and internet based incidents using methodologies vetted for court proceedings.

Our certified cyber forensic experts use Magnet AXIOM and other court vetted tools to investigate online activity, social media, websites, digital communications, and internet based incidents with clear, actionable results.

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What We Analyze
Social Media Platforms Email & Messaging Websites & Web Activity Online Accounts Cloud Services Internet Communications
Problems We Solve
  • Cyber harassment and cyber stalking investigations
  • Social media forensic investigations
  • Website and online account investigations
  • Online impersonation and fictitious account analysis
  • Email and messaging activity investigations
  • Digital timeline reconstruction of online behavior
Who This Service Helps
Attorneys Handling Cyber Cases Individuals Facing Online Harassment Business Owners HR Departments Parents of Cyberbullying Victims Stalking Victims
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a cyber investigation?

A: A cyber investigation is the forensic examination of online and internet based activity to identify, document, and analyze digital evidence from social media, websites, email, and other online platforms for use in legal proceedings or personal matters.

Q: Can you trace IP addresses, fake social media profiles, or burner phone numbers?

A: We can investigate and forensically document IP addresses, fake social media accounts, and burner phone activity. However, tracing these directly to a specific individual typically requires legal process such as a subpoena or court order to compel service providers to release subscriber information. We prepare detailed forensic reports that attorneys can use to support such legal requests.

Cyber Breach & Ransomware Forensics

Incident Response & Attack Analysis

Cyber breach forensics is the investigation and analysis of security incidents including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and network intrusions to identify attack vectors, assess damage, preserve evidence, and support recovery efforts.

Our cyber breach response team uses industry leading tools like Cyber Triage and CrowdStrike Falcon to help organizations respond to, analyze, and recover from cyber attacks including ransomware, data breaches, and network intrusions. We identify attack vectors, assess damage, and preserve evidence for potential legal action.

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What We Analyze
Compromised Servers Infected Workstations Network Infrastructure Cloud Environments
Problems We Solve
  • Identification of breach entry points
  • Ransomware attack analysis and recovery
  • Data exfiltration assessment
  • Malware identification and removal
  • Incident documentation for insurance claims
  • Evidence preservation for law enforcement
Who This Service Helps
Business Owners IT Departments Insurance Companies Legal Counsel Compliance Officers
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should we do immediately after discovering a cyber breach?

A: Isolate affected systems, preserve evidence, document everything, and contact forensic experts immediately. Do NOT attempt to clean up systems yourself as this can destroy critical evidence needed to understand the attack and prevent future incidents.

Q: Can you help us recover from a ransomware attack?

A: Yes. We provide full ransomware incident response including attack analysis, data recovery assessment, negotiation support if needed, system restoration guidance, and forensic documentation for insurance claims and potential law enforcement involvement.

Unauthorized Access Investigations

Device & Account Compromise Analysis

Unauthorized access investigation is the forensic examination of computers, phones, and accounts to determine if, when, and how unauthorized access occurred, what data was compromised, and to preserve evidence for legal action.

We investigate unauthorized access to computers, cell phones, email accounts, and cloud services. Our forensic analysis identifies how access was gained, what data was accessed or stolen, and provides evidence for legal proceedings.

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What We Analyze
Computers & Laptops Cell Phones & Tablets Email Accounts Cloud Accounts Social Media Accounts
Problems We Solve
  • Identifying unauthorized device access
  • Email and account compromise investigation
  • Spyware and stalkerware detection
  • Evidence of ex partner or employee snooping
  • Corporate espionage investigation
  • Personal privacy violation documentation
Who This Service Helps
Individuals Concerned About Privacy Domestic Violence Victims Business Owners HR Departments Attorneys
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I tell if someone has accessed my phone or computer without permission?

A: Signs include unexpected battery drain, unusual app behavior, unfamiliar apps installed, or evidence that someone knows information they should not. Our forensic analysis can definitively identify unauthorized access and document it for legal use.

Q: Can you detect spyware or stalkerware on my device?

A: Yes. We use specialized forensic tools to detect commercial spyware, stalkerware, and other monitoring software that may have been installed on your device without your knowledge or consent.

Social Media Forensics

Platform Data Extraction & Account Analysis

Social media forensics is the collection, preservation, and analysis of evidence from social networking platforms to investigate cyberbullying, harassment, stalking, defamation, and account ownership for use in legal proceedings.

Our social media forensic investigators use court vetted tools like Oxygen Forensics to safely extract, analyze, and preserve evidence from hundreds of social media and cloud platforms for cases involving cyberbullying, stalking, harassment, defamation, and fictitious account investigations.

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What We Analyze
Facebook & Instagram Twitter/X & TikTok Snapchat & WhatsApp LinkedIn & Dating Apps Gaming Platforms All Major Social Networks
Problems We Solve
  • Cyberbullying and harassment documentation
  • Online stalking investigations
  • Fictitious account identification
  • Defamation evidence collection
  • Employee social media misconduct
  • Digital evidence preservation for litigation
Who This Service Helps
Parents of Cyberbullying Victims Harassment Victims Family Law Attorneys Employment Attorneys Individuals Facing Online Threats
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you identify who is behind a fake social media account?

A: While social media platforms limit direct identification, our forensic analysis of account activity, posting patterns, metadata, and associated data can often provide strong indicators of account ownership or narrow down potential operators.

Q: Can you preserve and collect data from cloud and social media accounts?

A: Yes. Using Oxygen Forensics and other court vetted tools, we can preserve and collect data from hundreds of cloud providers and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Google, iCloud, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and many more. Early preservation is critical as data can be deleted or modified at any time.

Corporate Forensic Investigations

Employee Misconduct & Internal Investigations

Corporate forensic investigation is the examination of company devices, accounts, and systems to investigate employee misconduct, data theft, policy violations, fraud, and intellectual property theft with evidence suitable for disciplinary action or litigation.

We help corporations and businesses investigate employee misconduct, data theft, policy violations, and internal threats. Our forensic analysis provides irrefutable evidence supporting disciplinary actions, terminations, and legal proceedings.

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What We Analyze
Corporate Workstations Company Cell Phones Email Systems Cloud Accounts Network Logs
Problems We Solve
  • Employee data theft investigations
  • Intellectual property theft detection
  • Policy violation documentation
  • Departing employee investigations
  • Fraud and embezzlement evidence
  • Workplace harassment documentation
Who This Service Helps
HR Departments Legal Counsel Business Owners Compliance Officers Risk Management Teams
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you investigate an employee without them knowing?

A: Yes. We can perform covert forensic imaging and analysis of company owned devices and accounts without alerting the subject. All evidence is preserved in a forensically sound manner for potential litigation.

Q: What evidence can you find of data theft?

A: We can identify USB device connections, cloud uploads, email attachments, file copying activities, and other indicators of data exfiltration. Our timeline analysis shows exactly when and how data left your organization.

Network Forensics

Traffic Analysis & Intrusion Investigation

Network forensics is the capture, recording, and analysis of network traffic and events to detect intrusions, identify attackers, investigate security incidents, and gather evidence for legal and compliance purposes.

Our network forensic services involve the collection, analysis, and reporting of network traffic data to investigate intrusions, identify attackers, track unauthorized access, and gather evidence for legal proceedings.

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What We Analyze
Routers & Firewalls Network Logs PCAP Files Server Logs Cloud Infrastructure
Problems We Solve
  • Network intrusion investigation
  • Malware and ransomware source identification
  • Data leak and exfiltration analysis
  • IP address identification
  • Compliance audit support
  • Attack timeline reconstruction
Who This Service Helps
IT Security Teams Managed Service Providers Business Owners Compliance Officers Legal Teams
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you identify who attacked our network?

A: Network forensics can trace attack origins through IP addresses, connection patterns, and attack signatures. While sophisticated attackers use anonymization, our analysis often reveals critical indicators of attribution.

Q: Can network forensics help with compliance?

A: Absolutely. Our network forensic analysis can support compliance audits, document security incidents for regulatory reporting, and provide evidence of security controls for frameworks like HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2.

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Contact our certified forensic examiners today for a free consultation. We'll discuss your case and explain how we can help uncover the digital evidence you need.

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