Genetic Technologies, Inc. is a multi accredited Forensic Biology / DNA Testing Laboratory. Our staff of forensic analysts will assist in preparing complex scientific discovery requests, provided full case review; perform serology and DNA analysis, and ultimately expert witness testimony. We are experienced practitioners and understand the nuances of the forensic biology testing environment. Our firm is accredited by ASCLD/LAB-International, AABB, NYSDOH, ISO-17025, and an approved vendor for the NIJ.
For relatedness issues we have an US State Department approved Immigration Unit specializing in coordinating and expediting overseas sample collection and DNA testing.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: 1983 University of Missouri ñ Columbia
Bachelor of Arts ñ Biology
1985 Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Laboratory
Basic Serology
1986 St. Louis University School of Medicine
Division of Forensic & Environmental Pathology
Forensic Pathology ñ Medicolegal Death Investigatorís Training Course
Serological Research Institute
Sexual Assault Evidence Analysis / Semen Identification
1987 Allo-Type Genetic Testing, Inc.
Human Immunoglobulin Allotyping
1988 Allo-Type Genetic Testing, Inc.
Non-Isotopic Detection of DNA Polymorphisms
1993 Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Laboratory
DNA Analysis
1993 Federal Bureau of Investigation
Academy ñ Quantico, Virginia
Forensic Application of DNA Typing Methods School
University of Virginia
1993 Federal Bureau of Investigation
Academy ñ Quantico, Virginia
Laboratory Application of DNA Typing Methods School
University of Virginia
1994 Perkin Elmer ñ Applied Biosystems
Forensic Amplitype HLA DQ Alpha and PM PCR
Amplification and Typing workshop
1995 Illinois State Police
Forensic Biology in Transition:
Implementing DNA Technologies
1995 Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Laboratory
Forensic DNA Amplitype PM Workshop
1995 Promega Corporation
DNA Typing with STRís
1995 Missouri State Highway Patrol
Chemiluminescence Workshop
1996 Illinois State Police
Forensic Biology in Transition:
Managing DNA Quality Assurance Issues
1996 Cambridge Healthtech Institute
DNA Forensics ñScience, Evidence and Future Prospects
1998 Perkin Elmer ñ Applied Biosystems
310 Genetic Analyzer & AmpFlSTR Training
1998 Perkin Elmer ñ Applied Biosystems
Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Laboratory
310 Genetic Analyzer Userís Forum
1999 Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists &
Illinois State Police
Spring 1999 DNA STR Workshop
1999 Promega Corporation
10th International Symposium on Human Identification
1999 Promega Corporation
Statistics Workshop (NFSTC 1 credit)
1999 Perkin Elmer- Applied Biosystems
STR Forensic Meeting
2000 Promega Corporation
11th International Symposium on Human Identification
2000 Promega Corporation
11th International Symposium on Human Identification
Casework Guidelines & Complex Mixture Interpretation Workshop (NFSTC 1 credit)
2000 SWGDAM Meeting
11th International Symposium on Human Identification
Scientific Working Group for DNA Analysis Method)
2000 American Association of Blood Banks
53rd Annual Meeting
ï New Assessor Training Program
ï Assessor Training
ï Parentage Testing Sig I
ï Parentage Testing Sig II
2001 SWGDAM Meeting
12th International Symposium on Human Identification
Scientific Working Group for DNA Analysis Methods
2001 Promega Corporation
12th International Symposium on Human Identification
Statistics and Mixture Interpretation Workshop
2002 Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
2002 STR Symposium
Mixture Issues and New Technology
2002 American Association of Blood Banks
54th Annual Meeting
ï Assessor Training
ï Parentage Testing Sig I
ï Parentage Testing Sig II
2003 SWGDAM Meeting
14th International Symposium on Human Identification
Scientific Working Group for DNA Analysis Methods
2003 Promega Corporation
14th International Symposium on Human Identification
Basic Principles in Statistics Workshop (Half-day)
2003 Promega Corporation
14th International Symposium on Human Identification
Parentage Symposium
2003 Promega Corporation
14th International Symposium on Human Identification
Y-STR Workshop
2004 Forensic Bioinformatics
3rd Annual Conference
DNA from Crime Scene to Court Room: An Expert Forum
2005 SWGDAM Meeting
16th International Symposium on Human Identification
Scientific Working Group for DNA Analysis Methods
2005 Promega Corporation
16th International Symposium on Human Identification
Presenting DNA Evidence In Court Workshop
2005 Promega Corporation
16th International Symposium on Human Identification
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Academy of Forensic Science
Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
International Association of Identification
American Association of Blood Banks
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Lecture at the local police academe, Washington University, and present lectures at various Criminal Defense seminars through the Midwest.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 1000 Plus
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Forensic DNA/Serology as it pertains to the defense or prosecution of Class A felonies. Including Mixture interpretation, review of existing data (police reports, bench notes, electronic data, transcripts, crime scene photos, autopsy reports, testing protocols), and expert witness testimony.
We additional perform evidence examinations and confirmatory testing in our own fully accredited DNA Facility. Often we act as observers when other agencies must consume critical evidence.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 30% Prosecution
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 70% Defense
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: To numerous to track
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Today is 9Dec05
Last Deposition was the week of Nov 15th, 2005
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: In all occasions--to numerous to track
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: zero
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 20 plus
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting
testing
Reports
Crime Scene processing
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Between $70 and $150 depending on the associate assigned to the task
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Between $70 and $150 depending on the associate assigned to the task
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Between $70 and $150 depending on the associate assigned to the task
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Daily rates vary from $1250 to $1500 depending on the associate assigned to the task
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Full fee schedule attached for reference
References
1) Mr. Shawn AskinosieCriminal Defense Attorney
1201 East Walnut Street
Springfield, MO 65802
417-832-9898
2) Mr. Richard Roustio
Criminal Defense Attorney
123 West Main
Belleville, IL 62220
618-233-8885
3) Mr. Robert Rivera
Maui County Prosecutor
State of Hawaii
808-270-7777
Wailuku, HI 96793
150 S. High St.
4) Mr. John McCarthy
Criminal Defense Attorney
Opera House Professional Center
45 East Side Square
Suite 301
Canton, IL 61520
5) Mr. Rod Wolf
Illinois State Attorney's Office
Saline County Courthouse
10 E. Poplar
Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-253-7169
6) Mr. Tom Jacquinot
Missouri Public Defender System
Capital Litigation Division
818 Grand, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-889-7699
7) Mr. Robert D. Lewis
Davis, Lewis & Associates
111 South Glenstone
Suite 2-200
Springfield, MO 65808
417-863-6156
8) Mr. Robert Junig
Junig Law Office
1807 Zick Dr.
Beloit, WI 53511
608-365-5578
9) Mr. Joseph W. Vigneri
Attorney at Law/Asst. Public Defender
136 West Washington Street
Decatur, Illinois 62522-3102
217-422-9992
10) Mr. Scott Rosenblum
Criminal Defense Attorney
7700 Bonhomme
Suite 400
Clayton, MO 63105
314-862-4332
