Jacqueline A. Joseph, B.A., CDE. Certified and court-qualified since 1992, Ms. Joseph has conducted handwriting research and published numerous papers in scientific journals pertaining to questioned document examination and handwriting identification. She has lectured in the Criminology Department at Portland State University and for professional groups throughout America and Canada. She maintains professional memberships in legal and forensic associations and participates in their continuing education. Please call (800) 698-8954 to discuss the details of your case.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Ms. Joseph earned a BA degree from the University of Arizona in Secondary Education/Public Speaking. She is board certified as a document examiner by The National Association of Document Examiners (NADE). She has been proficiency tested by Collaborative Testing Services of Herndon, Virginia, and by Forensic Expertise Porfiling Laboratory at La Trobe University.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: *American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) Committee E-30 - Forensic Sciences.
*Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA)
*Northwest Fraud Investigators Association (NWFIA)
*National Association of Document Examiners (NADE)
*Oregon Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (OACFE)
*Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS)
*Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (OCDLA)
*Oregon Paralegal Association (OPA)
and others
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Drawing on the work of her colleagues in the Secret Service, The FBI and other authorities from around the world, Ms. Joseph has published and presented her research papers to other handwriting examiners nationwide. On occasion, she has taught in the Criminology Department at Portland State University. Along with Marcel Matley, she wrote, produced and presented a course titled “The Two Pillars of Individuality and Identifiability in Handwriting” to show how to satisfy the standard for identification by explaining the scientific tie between the writer and the written. This course was approved for three semester-credit hours at East Tennessee State University in 2008. Additionally, she has presented to professional organizations including Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, and others.
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: Approximately 600 cases since 1992.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: *handwriting authentication including Chinese, Spanish, and other foreign scripts.
*identifying the maker of handwritten numbers.
*typewritten documents.
*anonymous note author detection/elimination.
*logged entry verification.
*signature verification.
*altered records.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Ms Joseph has participated in four depositions. Record of court testimony (33 state and federal courts, 9 arbitrations) is available upon request.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: October 11, 2006
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 33 court qualifications (state and federal) since 1994.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Ms. Joseph has participated in 9 arbitrations.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Since 1992 to date.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Other than the expert services listed above, Ms. Joseph gives written and illustrated testimony to facilitate settlement. She will also formulate questions for an attack of opposing examiner opinions. On site examinations are available at your location.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: From $125.00 to $225.00 as of 8/01/09. The initial consulation is free. Additional charges for rush or emergency cases, and depositions requested by opposing party.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Document review is based on a range from $125.00 to $225.00 per hour as of 8/01/09. The initial retainer is $900.00. Ms. Joseph may be willing to consider a negotiated flat fee or pro bono work.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: As of 8/01/09, the hourly rate is $325.00 per hour with a prepayment minimum of $1,300.00 due three calendar days in advance of scheduled appearance. Pre-paid travel expenses, if needed, are required. Extraordinary fees may apply.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: A 4-hour pre-paid minimum @ $225.00 per hour.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel costs are estimated upon request. Out of town travel shall be charged at $95.00 per hour and shall be calculated portal to portal. Extraordinary fees (rush charges/weekends) are $325.00 per hour with an initial non-refundable retainer of $1,500.00.
References
Please feel free to contact:Ms. Murphy McGrew
Attorney at Law
(503) 534-3724
4800 SW Meadows #300
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
Email: murphy.mcgrew@comcast.net
and/or
Mr. Richard Bayless
Attorney
520 SW 6th Ave. Ste 1200
Portland, OR 97204
503-223-1332
and/or
Mr. James Woods, Attorney
81814 Dufer Valley Road
Dufer, OR 97021
541-467-2222
Other references are available on my web site
www.jjhandwriting.com
Please click the "references" tab.
I welcome your inquiries.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline A. Joseph, CDE
Certified Document Examiner
1-800-698-8954
