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Michael N. Wakshull, MS, CQE, PMP, CISA
PO Box 892965 ● Temecula, CA 92589 ● phone: 951-252-4929 ● [email protected] ● www.quality9.com

Expertise
Mike Wakshull is a civil and criminal court-qualified expert witness forensic document examiner. He partners with
attorneys to dissect evidence, delivering honest, unbiased results in handwritten and computer-generated questioned
documents. Wakshull applies an objective, verifiable scientific approach (a court requirement) using his scientific
experience and training to examine questioned documents. He applies generally-accepted practices such as ASTM,
ANSI/ASB, SWGDOC, and SAFE standards. He advises clients on the strength of their cases. He engages his well-
equipped laboratory and large forensic reference library to deliver the best results. Wakshull is skilled at using stories,
easy-to-understand language, and clear exhibits to explain complex evidence. His courtroom approach teaches and
involves all the trial participants – judge, jury, and attorneys. He worked cases from 28 states, Canada, Bahrain,

Malaysia, Mexico, and Hong Kong. He communicates with clients using video conferencing.

Summary of Qualifications
 Member of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges Panel of Expert Witnesses
 Testified more than 150 times in civil and criminal trials, depositions, and arbitrations in state and federal court
 Examinations using newest VSC80, ESDA, computer software including Photoshop CC, Acrobat DC, etc.
 Communicates results with clients remotely via internet video conferencing using a teaching approach
 Holds graduate school certificate in forensic document examination
 Certified quality engineer (CQE), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
 Applies experience in information science, quality engineering, and project management to cases
 Uses forensic detective and investigative techniques to gather and assess the details of a case
 Invited speaker at national/international forensic conferences on document examination research (2009-2023)
 Attends at least two document examiner and/or forensics conferences each year for continuing education

Examples of Document Examination Services Offered
 Computer-generated examinations & exhibits Representative document types:
 Handwriting/Hand Printing examination  Deeds & Trusts & wills & contracts
 Altered documents and contracts  Photocopies, PDF, email, digital scans
 Altered computer-generated documents  Notarized forms
 Differentiation of ink & paper examination  Indented writing (second page indentations)
 Electronic documents  Threatening letters and graffiti
Professional Organizations
 Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners – VP  San Diego County Bar Association
 National Association of Document Examiners  Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
 Forensic Expert Witness Association (former)  American Society for Quality, Senior Member
 Riverside County Bar Association  National Speakers Association
Courses offered by Michael Wakshull for MCLE Credit – CA Bar Approved
 Little Known Secrets About Handwriting Examination  How to Hire a Forensic Expert Witness
 Will Bias Cost You Your Next Case?  Little Known Secrets About Altered Documents
Conference Participation and Education (partial list)
2021-2022 American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference Questioned documents 26.5 hrs
2009-2023 National Assoc. of Document Examiners Conf. – speaker 2009 2010 2012 20 hrs
2016 -2018
2014-2023 Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners Conference – speaker & conf. chair 20.5 hrs
2015 National Institute of Standards and Technology Conference – speaker 24.5 hrs
2015 Forensic Expert Witness Association Conference – speaker & conf. chair 14 hrs
2013, 15, 19 Forensic Expert Witness Association Conference 23.4 hrs
2012 - 23 Association of Forensic Document Examiners Conference 2013, 2018, 2019 speaker 20.5 hrs
2012 National Association of Document Examiners Conference – speaker & conf. chair 20.5 hrs
2012 Computer imaging for document examiners: George Reis 7.5 hrs
2011 Theory and skills using infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV): Emily Will 16 hrs
2010 Photoshop for document examiners: Gary Herbertson, former FBI QDE unit chief 12 hrs

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