Over 40 Years of Handwriting Analysis & Forensics 
Serving San Diego, CA


Integrated Forensic Services, LLC is a cornerstone in forensic document examination and consulting, entrenched in professionalism and extensive field knowledge. Our stalwarts, Sean A. Espley and Joseph G. Merydith, bring over 40 years of combined mastery from sectors of government and private practice, cementing our firm’s reputation within the forensic landscape.

Our services in San Diego extend beyond traditional boundaries, offering nuanced expertise to legal professionals, corporate realms, private investigative forces, and law enforcement sectors. Notably, our footprint spans various judicial avenues with over 120 expert testimonies in Federal and Superior Courts, along with contributions in depositions and administrative contexts within California and Nevada.
Handwriting Analysis & Forensics- Serving San Diego, CA

Digital Evidence Examination 

Our team specializes in capturing, extracting, and copying data from cell phones and hard drives to uncover critical case information for companies and firms.


Our Digital Evidence Examiners are highly skilled in collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence in criminal, civil, or corporate investigations. They utilize forensically sound methods to secure and document digital evidence, ensuring its integrity through maintaining a chain of custody and using write-blocking tools.


Key responsibilities of our team include data recovery and analysis, utilizing forensic tools and software such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, and Autopsy, reporting findings in detailed forensic reports, presenting testimony in court as an expert witness, and staying updated on evolving digital threats and forensic techniques.

Certification and Accreditation: Marks of Professionalism

Stationed in proximity to Sacramento, CA, both Mr. Espley and Mr. Merydith are distinguished by their certifications from the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE), reflecting their adherence to the pinnacle of professional norms, skillset, and educational prerequisites in forensic scrutiny.

Their journey encompasses roles within laboratory environments accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD), underscoring their methodological precision. The duo’s competence is further attested by multiple external proficiency evaluations, confirming their standing within this specialized discipline.

We Are Here for Your Inquiries

For any curiosities about our forensic offerings, insights into expert qualifications, or general questions, please connect with us at (916) 847-8552. Integrated Forensic Services, LLC, pledges to assist with a commitment to clarity, depth, and judicial guidance.