- Nationwide Digital Forensic & Cyber Investigation Services
Owner, founder, CEO, and digital forensic expert
Casey Gallagher is the owner, founder and CEO of Elite Digital Forensics, a court qualified digital forensic expert witness, and the firm's primary case manager and business development lead. He spent eleven years as a sworn law enforcement investigator assigned to a cyber and digital forensic unit, then built an independent practice that now serves attorneys, businesses, and private clients nationwide. He directs firm strategy, manages client relationships, scopes engagements, and still performs examinations, writes reports, and testifies to his own findings.
His casework covers computer forensics, cell phone forensics, iPhone and Android examinations, call detail record analysis, cell tower mapping, social media and email forensics, cloud account review, and cyber intrusion investigation. He works from forensically sound images, documents chain of custody at every step, and reports the limits of the evidence as plainly as the findings.
Practice areas
Computer forensics
Cell phone forensics
iPhone forensics
Android forensics
Call detail record analysis
Cell tower mapping
Social media forensics
Email forensics
CSAM defense review
Criminal defense forensics
Cyber crime investigation
Dark web investigation
Data recovery
Case management
Client engagement
Business development
Expert testimony
Firm leadership, strategy, and growth
As owner, founder and CEO, Casey Gallagher sets the strategic direction of Elite Digital Forensics. He built the firm around a simple principle: clients and attorneys should speak directly with the examiner who handles the evidence, not pass through layers of sales staff. That model shapes hiring, service design, marketing, and the technology stack the firm uses to manage cases from intake through final report.
Areas of ownership
Business development
Defines service offerings, target markets, and referral relationships with attorneys, businesses, and partner firms nationwide.
Case strategy
Scopes engagements, matches matters to the right examiner, and sets realistic expectations before evidence is acquired.
Client engagement
Leads intake, consultation, and ongoing communication so attorneys and clients understand progress, cost, and findings.
Firm operations
Oversees workflows, quality standards, report review, and the systems that keep cases moving efficiently.
Growth and marketing
Directs digital presence, educational content, and outreach that connects the right clients with the right forensic services.
Technical direction
Establishes acquisition standards, tool validation, and reporting conventions that hold up under attorney review and cross examination.
Case management and client engagement
Every engagement at Elite Digital Forensics is managed with a single point of accountability. Casey Gallagher acts as the primary case manager on the firm's most complex matters, coordinating intake, evidence handling, examiner assignment, client communication, billing, and final delivery. His goal is to remove friction from the process so attorneys can focus on litigation strategy while the forensic team focuses on the evidence.
What case management includes
- Intake and consultation — understanding the legal issue, the devices or accounts involved, and the questions the evidence needs to answer.
- Scope and cost definition — preparing a clear written engagement with deliverables, timeline, and pricing before work begins.
- Evidence coordination — arranging chain-of-custody acquisition, shipping, storage, and documentation.
- Progress communication — keeping counsel and clients informed without requiring them to chase updates.
- Quality review — reviewing reports and findings for accuracy, clarity, and defensibility before delivery.
- Testimony preparation — working with counsel on direct examination, exhibits, and cross examination strategy.
This structure is why the firm can handle high-stakes matters across multiple time zones while maintaining the personal attention of a specialized boutique practice.
Digital forensic expert witness
As a digital forensic expert witness, Casey Gallagher explains technical evidence to judges and juries in language they can follow, without overstating what the data proves. His testimony work includes direct examination, cross examination, deposition, and rebuttal of opposing examiners and law enforcement analysts.
Court qualified expert witness
Casey Gallagher is a court qualified expert witness in digital forensics. Qualification is decided case by case by the presiding judge, and it turns on training, certification, experience, and the reliability of the methods applied to the specific evidence in that case. His record of qualification spans criminal, civil, and family law proceedings.
| Qualification factor | What it means | How it applies here |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Formal instruction in forensic acquisition and analysis | Master's certification in digital forensic science and continuous vendor neutral training |
| Certification | Independent testing of examiner competency | CFCE, EnCE, CCME, CCST, and CNFA |
| Experience | Volume and variety of real casework | Hundreds of examinations since 2002 across law enforcement and private practice |
| Methodology | Repeatable, documented, testable process | Verified imaging, hash validation, documented chain of custody, reproducible findings |
| Communication | Ability to explain findings to a jury | Testimony experience in criminal, civil, and family law matters |
Has worked state and federal cases across the country and can provide expert witness testimony
Client names, jurisdictions, dates, and identifying case facts are withheld here, and no outcomes, verdicts, or settlement figures are stated. Select a matter type to see the kinds of questions his casework and testimony have addressed.
Criminal defense
Attribution of files and accounts to a specific user, timeline reconstruction from system artifacts, deleted data questions, and the reliability of law enforcement extraction reports and hash based identification.
Civil litigation
Trade secret and data exfiltration questions, USB and cloud sync history, spoliation analysis, and authentication of messages, documents, and metadata under Federal Rules of Evidence 901 and 902(14).
Family law
Message authenticity, device access and shared account questions, location questions from device and carrier records, and allegations of stalkerware or unauthorized monitoring.
Cell site and location
What carrier call detail records can and cannot establish about a phone's location, the difference between a serving sector and a precise position, and the limits of coverage mapping presented as proof of presence.
Testimony formats
Deposition
Pretrial testimony on methodology, findings, and the reliability of the underlying data sources.
Evidentiary hearing
Testimony on admissibility, authentication under Federal Rule of Evidence 902(14), and the integrity of the acquisition.
Trial
Direct and cross examination before a jury, with exhibits built from the examined data rather than from narrative summaries.
Recognized digital forensic expert witness
Recognition in this field comes from repeat retention and from findings that survive cross examination. Casey Gallagher is a recognized digital forensic expert witness among defense counsel, civil litigators, and businesses who need an examiner willing to state the limits of the data rather than the conclusion the retaining party hoped for.
Working principles
- The evidence sets the conclusion. The retaining party does not.
- Every finding must be reproducible by another qualified examiner from the same image.
- Absence of an artifact is not proof of an act. It is reported as absence.
- Original media is preserved, and analysis runs against verified images.
- If a question cannot be answered reliably with the available evidence, that is the answer given.
Experience
2013 to present
Elite Digital Forensics, Owner, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Founded, owns, and leads an independent digital forensic firm serving attorneys, businesses, and private clients nationwide.
- Sets firm strategy, service offerings, and growth priorities for the practice.
- Manages client engagement, case intake, and ongoing relationships from first call through final delivery.
- Scopes engagements, defines deliverables, and coordinates examiner assignments across the team.
- Conducts computer and mobile device forensic analysis in personal, criminal, and civil matters.
- Recovers and analyzes deleted files, messages, and system artifacts, and documents what could not be recovered and why.
- Acquires and preserves digital evidence in a forensically sound manner using industry standard methods.
- Provides expert testimony on the analysis and interpretation of digital evidence.
- Performs social media and cloud account forensics across major platforms.
- Prepares detailed forensic reports for attorney review, negotiation, and court.
- Advises organizations on breach response, digital security policy, and data protection.
- Delivers training on digital forensics and cybersecurity practice to individuals and organizations.
2002 to 2013
Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Digital Forensic Investigator
Sworn law enforcement investigator assigned to a cyber and digital forensic unit.
- Investigated hundreds of complex cyber cases across a wide range of offenses.
- Handled numerous CSAM and child exploitation investigations.
- Conducted forensic examinations on hundreds of digital items including computers and phones.
- Led teams of investigators on search warrants and multi device case assignments.
- Testified as a subject matter expert on cybercrime and digital evidence.
- Prepared technical reports for prosecution and for legal proceedings.
Certifications and education
| Credential | Type | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) | Certification | Peer reviewed computer forensic examination competency |
| EnCE Certified Examiner | Certification | Forensic examination and analysis of computer media |
| Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) | Certification | Mobile device acquisition and analysis |
| Certified Computer Crime Scene Technician (CCST) | Certification | On scene identification, seizure, and preservation of digital evidence |
| Certified Network Forensic Analyst (CNFA) | Certification | Network traffic, log, and intrusion analysis |
| Master's Certification in Digital Forensic Science | Graduate certificate, 2017 | American Public University System, Charles Town, West Virginia |
| MBA, Information Technology | Graduate degree, 2015 | American Public University System, Charles Town, West Virginia |
Examinations are performed with advanced acquisition and analysis platforms used by federal and state law enforcement, validated against known data sets before they are relied on in a report.
How Elite Digital Forensics helps
Elite Digital Forensics provides independent forensic examination and expert witness testimony to attorneys, businesses, and private clients nationwide. Engagements begin with a confidential consultation to define scope, identify the devices and accounts involved, and set realistic expectations before any work is authorized.
- Confidential consultation and scope definition with counsel or the client.
- Evidence acquisition under documented chain of custody, with hash verification.
- Analysis against the specific questions the case requires.
- Written report prepared for attorney review, negotiation, or court.
- Deposition and trial testimony where the matter proceeds.
Elite Digital Forensics is headquartered at 210 South Beach Street, Suite 202, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, working nationwide. Work product is protected when the firm is retained through counsel.
Request confidential consultation Call (833) 292-3733Frequently asked questions
Is Casey Gallagher a court qualified expert witness?
Yes. He is a court qualified expert witness in digital forensics who has worked state and federal cases across the country and can provide expert witness testimony in criminal, civil, and family law matters.
What is Casey Gallagher's role at Elite Digital Forensics?
Casey Gallagher is the founder and CEO. He leads firm strategy and growth, manages client engagement and case development, and remains a hands-on digital forensic examiner and expert witness.
What certifications does he hold?
CFCE, EnCE, CCME, CCST, and CNFA, along with an MBA in Information Technology and a master's certification in digital forensic science.
What types of cases does he accept?
Criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, employment and trade secret disputes, business data breach investigations, and private client matters involving computers, phones, cloud accounts, and carrier records.
Does he work for both plaintiff and defense?
Yes. He is retained by defense counsel, plaintiff counsel, businesses, and individuals. Findings are driven by the evidence, not by the retaining party.
How is a retention started?
Counsel or the client requests a confidential consultation, scope and devices are identified, a written engagement follows, and evidence is acquired under documented chain of custody before analysis begins.
Get in touch with Casey Gallagher
Email directly, or book a case update meeting on his calendar.
Email Casey Gallaghercasey@elitedigitalforensics.com
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References
- Federal Rule of Evidence 702, Testimony by Expert Witnesses
- Federal Rule of Evidence 902(14), Certified Data Copied From an Electronic Device
- NIST Computer Forensics Tool Testing Program
- US Department of Justice, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Elite Digital Forensics provides independent digital forensic services and expert witness testimony; we do not provide legal representation. Every case is fact specific; outcomes depend on the evidence, jurisdiction, and counsel. Retain qualified legal counsel for advice about your matter.
