Mr. Patrick J. Siewert
Richmond , VA 23255
• 15 years of award-winning law enforcement experience with over 10 years of case work in digital (computer & mobile device) forensics
• Dozens of Expert Witness designations & appointments in digital (computer) forensics, cell phone forensics, cellular records analysis & mapping and online undercover investigation
• Certified in Cyber Crime Investigation & Examination, Mobile Device Forensic Analysis and Cellular Records Analysis & Mapping
• Specialized training & experience in Mac (Apple) computer forensics and cellular call detail records analysis & mapping
• Nationwide Law enforcement & civilian instructor in digital forensics and police response tactics for over 12 years. Certified Law Enforcement Instructor.
• Frequent contributor to local, regional and national media outlets in the field of digital forensics
• Published dozens of articles on various digital forensic topics including ethical & best practices, case studies and product/training reviews
- Cell Phones
- Communications
- Computers
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Photography
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Video
- Wireless Technology
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: - BS in Criminal Justice, Virginia Commonwealth University (1999)
- Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (mobile device forensics)
- Certified Cyber Crime Examiner (National White Collar Crime Center)
- Certified +SMART for Cellular Records Analysis & Mapping and Mobile Device Forensics
- Certified General Instructor for Law Enforcement (VA Dept. of Criminal Justice Services)
- Court-certified Expert Witness in Digital/Computer Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, Cellular Records Analysis & Mapping and Internet-based investigation
- Completion of hundreds of hours of digital forensic training through the US Secret Service, US Dept. of Homeland Security, Guidance Software, Cellebrite, X-Ways Forensics and the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: - International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
- High Tech Crime Investigator's Association (HTCIA)
- National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI)
- International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA) - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: - Delivered several CLE presentations on the topics of digital forensics and cellular records analysis
- Frequently travel to train law enforcement for internationally-recognized organization training emergency response
- Adjunct Instructor at the Crater Criminal Justice (Police) Academy teaching emergency response, digital forensics & cellular records analysis
- Frequent contributor to local, regional and national media outlets on the topic of digital forensics
- 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: Over 250
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: - Digital Forensics (general topic)
- Computer Forensics
- Mobile Device Forensics
- Cellular Records Analysis & Mapping
- Internet-based Investigation - Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 65%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 35%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: Once
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2017
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 24
- 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: 10
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Hands-on forensic analysis of electronic devices (Computers, cell phones, GPS, tablets, etc.), case consultation, document review, report generation.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: I bill flat-fee, depending on services requested.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: I bill flat-fee, depending on services requested.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: I bill flat-fee for testimony, by the day. ($1,500.00)
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: I bill flat-fee for testimony, by the day. ($1,500.00)
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel time is billed at $50.00 per hour, door-to-door. Any case work (analysis, consultation, testimony) that requires overnight stays, all travel expenses will be billed as well as a $75.00 per diem for meals.
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