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ALM EXPERTS: Midwestern Edition 2024 NON-MEDICAL RESUMES

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,
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 27 states, two Canadian provinces,
Bahrain, Malaysia, Mexico, and Hong Kong; He communicates with clients using video conferencing.
Summary of Qualifications NON-MEDICAL RESUMES
Member of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges Panel of Expert Witnesses
Testified more than 100 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 investigative techniques to gather and assess the details of a case
Invited speaker at national/international forensic conferences on document examination research (2009-2021)
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
2009-2018 National Assoc. of Document Examiners Conf. – speaker 2009 2010 2012 2016- 20 hrs
2018
2014-2021 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 - 19 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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