How much does digital forensics cost?

Many retainers start around $1,000 and scale with scope, including device count, cloud accounts, data volume, encryption, urgency, and technical complexity. Flat-rate pricing is often available after scope is confirmed.

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Digital Forensics

Digital forensics is the process of preserving and analyzing digital evidence to answer specific questions—what happened, when it happened, and what data artifacts support the findings. This page explains the basics in plain English, typical costs and timelines, what can (and cannot) be proven, and the best starting point depending on whether your case involves a phone, computer, or cloud account.

Phones • Computers • Cloud
Timelines • Evidence preservation
Clear reporting and limitations
Nationwide support (U.S. only)

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Cell Phone Forensics

iPhone/Android investigations for suspected hacking, unauthorized access, harassment, and evidence preservation.

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Computer Forensics

Windows/Mac investigations for workplace matters, data theft, unauthorized access, and litigation support.

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What is digital forensics?

Digital forensics is a structured discipline used to identify, preserve, and analyze digital artifacts from devices and accounts. Unlike basic “security scans,” forensic work focuses on evidence and timelines.

Preservation: collect data in a way that reduces the risk of changes and supports defensible analysis
Analysis: interpret artifacts (logs, app data, account indicators, communications traces) in context
Reporting: document findings, limitations, and what the artifacts mean in plain English

What can digital forensics prove?

Many cases can establish timelines and indicators of activity, but not every case produces definitive proof. Results depend on device type, encryption, resets, log retention, and the availability of backups or cloud records.

Often possible: timeline reconstruction, account/device association indicators, relevant activity artifacts
Sometimes possible: deleted artifact recovery attempts (varies by device/backup/overwrite activity)
Not ethical or lawful: hacking accounts/devices without authorization

Typical costs and timelines

Cost

Many retainers start around $1,000 and scale with device count, cloud accounts, data volume, encryption, urgency, and complexity. Flat-rate pricing is often available after scope is confirmed.

Timeline

Many investigations complete within 30–45 days, depending on scope and data volume. Rush options may be available for deadlines.

Do I need a provider “near me”?

Not always. Many matters can be supported nationwide using mail-in and remote workflows. If you searched “digital forensics near me,” start here: Digital Forensics Near Me.

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Next step

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