Aside from direct testimony by an eye witness, documentary evidence is probably the most compelling form of evidence in criminal and civil cases. It is quickly becoming the smoking gun in many civil cases involving wrongful employment dismissals, sexual discrimination, racial discrimination, stock fraud and the theft of trade secrets. Everyone is familiar with documentary evidence in paper form; however the legal process has failed to keep pace with computer technology. The document discovery rules have changed concerning the discovery of computer-created documents and related electronic data.

Document Review
There is no doubt that document review can be quite an exhausting area of litigation, being both costly and time-consuming. Regardless, it remains an important aspect of the litigation process. Our team is here to provide support for both individuals and their legal counsel, and alleviate the burdensome task of document review that is required for complex litigation projects. We take what would be a daunting and lengthy process, and reduce it to a short and effortless procedure. By vetting out irrelevant documents such as windows system files or configuration files, Sherlock Forensics will allow you to concentrate on the important aspects of the litigation at hand. 

In addition to the organization of documents for your case, Sherlock Forensics can assist with reviewing the opposing counsel's or law enforcement’s evidence to ensure its validity and merit. Commonly, electronic evidence is misunderstood or granted more credence than it ought to be, and this evidence or data may actually be vulnerable and easily manipulated. 

Anton Piller Orders
Our team of experts at Sherlock Forensics has experience in executing and providing information for the acquisition of Anton Piller Orders. In-depth knowledge and familiarity of the process is a must when obtaining and executing Anton Piller Orders. It is important to have the right equipment and professional staff to guarantee the complete acquisition and preservation of the required electronic documents, and to ensure that there is strict compliance to the order itself. Sherlock Forensics’ team will be there to help every step of the way. 

Affidavits
Obtaining orders which grant access to electronic data can be quite troublesome. The experts at Sherlock Forensics can help to increase your chances of obtaining an order by providing you with easy-to-understand, comprehensive and irrefutable testimony as to why certain data should be sought and where the data would reside. Our experts are able to provide our clients with an intelligible and bona fide reason for gaining access to data, and that's one more reason why Sherlock Forensics is the world’s leader in litigation support. 

Expert Witness
In the event that your case proceeds to court and you are in need of an Expert Witness, Sherlock Forensics’ team has the necessary experience needed for your case. You can be confident that at the time your case needs to go to court, a court validated expert will be there to explain your evidence clearly and thoroughly. Should your company, or yourself, need the service of an expert witness for a case concerning computer systems or eDiscovery, rest assured that the devices involved in your case keep data secured to protect against any unauthorized use or tampering.

Privilege Review
On occasion, privileged documents are encountered and required to be filtered out, then protected against third party accessibility during the discovery process. Working closely with counsel, Sherlock Forensics' experts will create customized search terms and review criteria to ensure that privileged documents remain safe and are not disclosed to opposing counsel. In addition to searching and vetting privileged documents, Sherlock Forensics can operate as a third party for both sides by acting on the instructions agreed upon by both parties, and reporting the documents which are found based on the determined criteria. 

Archival and Retrieval of Electronic Data
Occasionally, the course of litigation may subsist for several years. During periods of litigation, the archival and retrieval of electronic data is often required. Our secured facility allows for the careful and secure storage of backup media and data as well as the easy retrieval of data at a later time. By simply providing us with your CD's, DVD's, backup tapes or hard drives, Sherlock Forensics will create an archive of that data, complete with MD5 and SHA hashes, for as long as it is required. Retrieval of your archived information, whether individual documents or the entire file, is only a phone call away.