Q9 Consulting Inc is a premier provider of forensic document examination and expert witness services, specializing in the scientific analysis of questioned documents for legal professionals. Led by Mike Wakshull, a court-qualified expert with a unique background in computer graphics and a graduate certificate in forensic document examination, the firm stands out for its science-based, quantitative approach and its ability to communicate complex findings in clear, accessible language.
The firm applies rigorous, technology-enhanced methodologies to deliver objective, defensible results in cases involving document authenticity, forgery, and fraud. With experience spanning 27 U.S. states and multiple countries, Q9 Consulting serves attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and private clients involved in litigation, fraud investigations, probate disputes, and other legal matters requiring document authentication. Mike’s expertise in digital document analysis, combined with his adherence to strict ethical standards set by professional associations, ensures reliable and impartial outcomes.
Services Offered
- Forensic document examination
- Forensic handwriting analysis
- Expert witness testimony
- Authentication of documents
- Authentication of handwriting
- Forged signature detection
- Altered document analysis
- Ink analysis
- Digital document examination (PDF, JPEG, electronic signatures)
- Threatening letter analysis
- Altered medical record examination
- Graffiti analysis
- Mortgage fraud investigation
- Auto dealer fraud cases
- Quantitative handwriting comparison using statistical methods
- Demonstrative exhibit creation for court presentations
- MCLE and professional speaking engagements on forensic document topics
- Consultation on cognitive bias in forensic science
Q9 Consulting is based in Temecula, CA, and is court-qualified to serve clients throughout Riverside, San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties, with additional experience handling cases nationally and internationally. Mike Wakshull is a published author and frequent speaker on forensic document examination, offering services in English and maintaining memberships in the National Association of Document Examiners (NADE) and the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners (SAFE).
