Jeff Martin
Marquette, MI 49855
Jeff Martin is a Senior Digital Forensics Expert with over 20 years of experience in Digital Forensics, Electronic Evidence Analysis, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity. Jeff specializes in Cell Phone Forensics, Black Box/EDR Forensics, Vehicle Infotainment and Telematics Systems, EMR/EHR Forensics, Audio/Video/Imagery Forensics, Digital Evidence Authentication, and Cloud-based Data Investigations.
Throughout his career, Jeff has conducted hundreds of forensic examinations on cases involving the identification, preservation, collection, analysis, and presentation of electronically stored information in civil litigation, criminal investigations, internal corporate matters, and regulatory proceedings. His work routinely involves mobile devices, computers, cloud accounts, social media platforms, vehicle systems, communication records, location data, application artifacts, metadata, and other forms of digital evidence. He has been retained as an expert witness in both state and federal courts and has provided testimony in matters involving digital evidence, cybersecurity, data provenance, and forensic analysis.
Jeff began his career as a technology consultant and business IT professional, earning a reputation for translating complex technical concepts into clear, understandable explanations for attorneys, judges, juries, and nontechnical audiences. He later served as Director of Information Technology and Security within the financial services industry, where he led information security, infrastructure, compliance, and technology operations initiatives. During this time, he earned the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designation through the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Management School.
Jeff then applied his passion for technology to solving crimes as a Digital Forensics Analyst for the Michigan State Police. Today, Jeff serves as a Senior Digital Forensics Examiner and Expert Witness with Evidence Solutions, where he consults on complex litigation matters and provides expert testimony nationwide. He is also an adjunct instructor at Northern Michigan University and Davenport University, where he teaches courses in digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, cybersecurity, and computer security. His combination of industry, law enforcement, academic, and litigation experience has established him as a trusted and highly respected authority in the field of digital forensics.
- Black Box/Data Recorder
- Cell Phones
- Computers
- Cybercrime
- Cybersecurity
- Data Communications
- GPS
- Information Technology
- Infotainment & Telematics Systems
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: • Hawk Analytics' Cellular Technology, Mapping & Analysis Training - March 7th - 10th 2022
• CFCE, Certified Forensic Computer Examiner
• Cellebrite Certified Logical Operator
• Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst
• Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner
• X-Ways and Advanced X-Ways Certificate of Training
• Hawk Analytics’ Cellular Technology, Mapping & Analysis Training - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: • Michigan InfraGard (Since August 2019)
• Norther Michigan University Cyber Security Advisory Council (Since August 2019 - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Adjunct instructor at Northern Michigan University teaching the Computer Hacking
Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification from EC-Council.
Jeff regularly speaks and teaches Cybercrime, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Cyber etiquette, & Cyber Safety to various
organizations. These organizations include:
• Community Schools K-12
• Community Organizations (Service Organizations, Church Groups)
• Industry Specific Events/Conferences (Financial Institutions, Lawyers, Medical
Groups)
• I developed and specifically trained a group of Judges, Magistrates, and
Attorneys in digital evidence.
• I teach digital forensics (search and seizure) to the Local Police Academy at
Northern Michigan University.
• Chief of Police & Sherriff Groups
• Law Enforcement Agencies - 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: On over 50 occasions.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Digital Forensics
Cybersecurity/ Cyber crime
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 60%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 40%
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Over 5 years
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting
Expert Witness Services: Site Inspections, Written Reports, Court & Deposition Testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $400/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $400/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $475/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $475/hour
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Contact info@evidencesolutions.com for Vehicle Download Fee Schedule
Available Upon Request