It's A Legal Matter
So, you not only want to know the truth,
this thing might get ugly... lawyers, judges, lawsuits, etc.

This page is designed to give you some insight into what is in store for you and what "level of service" you need to ask for if your documents are part of a pending (or future) legal matter. We have worked in civil, criminal, state, and Federal courts regarding documents.

If you are not going use the results of the "document examination" in a court of law or arbitration, then you can simply hire the best analyst you can find in your budget with no concern for their ability to testify, handle cross-examinations, or have in-depth legal knowledge. However, if you hire the cheapest, you often will not get an accurate result. We like to think we have some of the best and most objective handwriting experts in the world. If it is just personal, please click here and order the Verbal Opinion.

If your case is pending litigation and you will need a written declaration or an expert witness to testify in court, then you will want to call our office to determine the full cost and benefits of hiring Curt Baggett as your expert. We can normally beat most examiner's rates and provide you with insight and experience they cannot. Call us first.

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Clients have used our services in such legal situations as:

A publisher's assistant forged his name to his bank signature cards (giving her access to his account) and created a faked "bill of sale" document in an attempt to embezzle $60,000 worth of money from his bank account and get the legal rights to his books. This case still pending.

A law firm in East Texas discovered someone in their law firm was stealing uncashed checks and cashing them. They had narrowed the list down to two suspects. (One executive secretary and one courier). Our analysis concluded that the courier had "endorsed" and "cashed" the checks to himself and justis prevailed.

Before they could fire him, they needed a written "letter of opinion" from a "qualified handwriting expert" so that they could fire him, protect themselves legally, and file criminal charges. The executive secretary was cleared of all suspicions.

A lawyer asked us to supply a written letter of opinion that a check was actually forged. The defendant claimed that the signature on the check to the Funeral Home was signed by their grandmother. (Which was a bit difficult, since it was for her own funeral and it was dated one day after her death.) The lawyer was just being certain he would win the case... he did.

What's the process?

It takes a certain amount of our time and effort to discover the authenticity of a document. Sometimes, it is a quick process and other times it takes hours and hours of working with enlargements, magnifying glasses, and microscopes.

For every document examining case there are two major steps. The first is to discover the authenticity of the writing. (Is it a forgery or not?) The second step is to prepare a "documentation of findings". This second step can be very time consuming and includes enlarged photographs, numbered exhibits, notarized letters, and thoroughly explaining the process of proving to a jury that our "expert opinion" is correct.

If you are planning to present this evidence to a judge or jury, you must have a very well laid out presentation so both your attorney and the judge understand how we came to our conclusions.

Let us know what level of preparation you will need. If your case is beyond the scope of the three basic packages we have listed here, you will be charged an hourly fee of $400 per hour. You will be notified if and when we need to move to an hourly basis.

What's the next step?

Using the power of a scanner, smart phone, email, and Federal Express, we can work with you from anywhere in the country. In many cases, we don't require that we see the original to get your case started and provide a useful opinion. While not ideal, sometimes a photocopy is all that is available. Just get your documents to us so that we can access your particular situation. Email is the fastest way to send your documents.

Now, simply choose which of the two pricing, fees and services options best fits your needs. Click here to see Rate sheet.

Goes the Extra Mile Curt Baggett goes nationwide to testify Dear Curt Baggett, Thank you for comparing the District Attorney’s handwriting to the questioned document. COB OREGON, 97701 Mr. Baggett, Thanks for sending your expert to see my client in jail in Galveston, TX to witness his signatures. Thank you very much for your quick analysis of the signatures on the credit card receipt. M. MCLANE, ATTORNEY HOUSTON, TX 77231 Dear Curt, Your quick response was so, so unusual. Thank you so much! I’m sure our attorney will want to hire you again when we have another forgery on a bank suit. TRACEY O’BRIEN FUTERAL & BROOKSHIRE, ATTTORNEY’S MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. 29464 Curt, Thanks for the notarized opinion letter about the forgery. We all knew it was forged and you proved us right. FAITH CAGLE, LEGAL ASSISTANT FOR ATTORNEY BRIAN A. WALKER VANCOUVER, WA 98680 Mr. Baggett, Your letter of opinion has helped my case. My attorney and I both thank you. RONNIE D. SANDER VICTORIA COUNTY, TX Curtis Baggett, Here’s the law firm check for your expert letter. We will notify you the trial date. We need your testimony. Thank you. KIM THOMPSON, LAW OFFICE HOUSTON, TX 77007 Mr. Curt Baggett, Thanks in advance for your expert assistance in the Singapore Airlines case involving Arabic and/or Syrian Handwriting. YEDID MIRANDA, PARALEGAL CONDON & FORSY TH LLP LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 Dear Curtis, This case involves a conspiracy between the previous owner of one of our properties, a Plumbing contractor and the embezzlement of Partnership fund. Thank you for your ongoing time and support. It is truly appreciated. RON HYMES CANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387 Curt, As you can see by the forged documents, the hospital changed my husband’s records and set him up as a homeless man to sell his body parts. I have sent your Expert opinion to the Attorney General. I have told my Attorney that you are the answer to my prayers. CAROLYN BYRUM HOBBS, N.M. 88240 Curt, Thank you! Our office staff enjoyed your analysis. You are amazing! Judge Tim McGraw also thanks you. DEBBIE PATTERSON, CLERK GRAYSON COUNTY JUDGE OFFICE SHERMAN, TEXAS Mr. Curt Baggett, The Educational Testing Service has falsely accused my son of cheating on the SAT Test Exam. You have proved the handwriting was his.. Thank you for your expert opinion and advice. PHILLIP SAMUEL GARLAND, TEXAS 75082 Mr. Curt Baggett, Please find a check attached for your testimony on our T.V. Show, Texas Justice. I’ve also enclosed for you a personally autographed note and signature from Judge Larry Joe. Thank you also for analyzing and entertaining our staff. SUSAN FOWLER SCHRODINGER’S CAT PRODUCTION, INC LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 Dear Curt, Thank you again for another expert opinion for the Texas Justice T.V. program. You are wonderful! In fact, I want to enroll in your school to learn handwriting analysis. ROBIN CRAIG, PRODUCER HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040 Curt Baggett, Thanks for helping me with the anonymous threatening letter. You did indeed verify my suspicion that I was correct that a member of the Homeowners Association was the guilty party. MICHAEL O’CONNOR HOUSTON, TEXAS Curt, This is just a note to say thank you. I knew I did not do it but I needed proof. Also, I was really astonished by the analysis of my handwriting you did for me. I can’t thank you enough and I will gladly recommend you. God Bless you. ERNESTINE CEPHAS VIENNA, MD 21869

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* We are not attorneys. We do not dispense legal advice in any fashion. We only comment on our experiences as it relates to cases we have personally been involved in regarding handwriting, forgeries, or expert witnesses. If you want legal advice, you must consult a licensed attorney in your state