Jacqueline A. Joseph, B.A.,CDE. 1-800-698-8954.Portland,Oregon/nationwide. Certified, court-qualified. Since 1992. Ms. Joseph has conducted handwriting research and published numerous papers in the scientific journals pertaining to questioned document examination and handwriting identification. She has lectured in the Criminology Department at Portland State University and various professional groups throughout America and Canada. She maintains professional memberships in legal and forensic associations participating in their continuing education. Please call 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.
*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: Over the years, Ms. Joseph has spoken to professional organizations including Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, and has lectured at Portland State University/Criminology Department, and presented research papers to her professional colleagues.
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 540 cases since 1992.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: *handwriting authentication
*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.
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: 25 court qualifications 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: $175.00 as of 8/01/07. The initial consulation is free.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Document review is based on $175.00 per hour as of 8/01/07. The initial retainer is $1,000.00.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: As of 8/01/07, the hourly rate is $275.00 per hour with a prepayment minimum of $1,100.00 due three calendar days in advance of scheduled appearance. Travel expenses may be pre-paid if needed. Extraordinary Fees may apply.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: A 4-hour pre-paid minimum @ $175.00 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 $75.00 per hour and shall be calculated portal to portal. Extraordianry fees (rush charges/weekends) are $295.00 per hour with an initial ono-refundable retainer of $1,500.00.
References
Please feel free to contact:Ms. Rose Hubbard
Attorney at Law
(503) 675-4311
4248 Galewood
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
Email: rosehubbardlaw@comcase.net
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
