Mr. Jared K. Stern
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Office: 301-279-6700
Mr. Stern is a court-qualified digital forensics expert, cybercrime investigator, and senior investigative consultant. Accomplished digital forensics examiner and expert witness with more than 38 years of success providing attorneys and organizations with clear, defensible analysis across civil, criminal, and federal proceedings.
- Cell Phones
- Computers
- Cryptocurrency
- Cybercrime
- Cybersecurity
- Data Communications
- Electronic Discovery
- GPS
- Information Technology
- Private Investigators
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Certified Computer Forensic Examiner (CCFE): Information Assurance Certification Review Board, Chicago, IL
Nov 2020
Certified Mobile Forensics Examiner (CMFE): Information Assurance Certification Review Board, Chicago, IL
Nov 2020
Certified Cyber Crime Examiner (3CE): National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), Fairmont, WV
Dec 2024
Certified Cyber Crime Intelligence Analyst (3CIA): National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), Fairmont, WV
Sep 2024
AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) (Computer Forensics): AccessData Group, Inc., Lindon, UT
May 2020
Maryland Private Detective Registration (License: #106-2645): Maryland State Police Licensing Division
Jan 2000 - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) – Member since January 2020. Professional association of intelligence and national security professionals dedicated to advancing understanding of intelligence and national security issues.
National Defender Investigator Association (NDIA) – Member since May 2025. Professional organization supporting criminal defense investigators and promoting high standards in investigative practice within the criminal justice system.
High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) – Member since March 2021. International organization focused on the prevention and investigation of high-technology and cyber-related crimes.
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International) – Member since January 2018. Global professional association for security management professionals focused on risk management, security strategy, and organizational protection. - Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 100's of times
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Digital forensics, cybercrime investigations and private investigations
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: approx. 75%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: approx. 20%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 100's
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2/2026
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 15
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 15
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 38
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Digital forensic examinations and expert witness/consulting services, cybersecurity and private investigations,
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $350.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $350.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $350.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $350.00
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: all expenses are charged to client
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