01 / CRIMINAL DEFENCE
Examine the evidence behind the allegation.
Independent review of prosecution extractions, forensic reports, timelines, interpretation and continuity.
Explore criminal defence →Digital forensic expertise · Ireland
Digital evidence.
Independent scrutiny.
Clearer answers.
Independent forensic review for criminal defence teams. Examination of computer forensic images, mobile devices and digital media for family law and workplace disputes.
DFR / INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
The evidence.
The context.
The limitations.
The context.
The limitations.
PRESERVE · EXAMINE · EXPLAIN
INDEPENDENT
EXPERT OPINION
EXPERT OPINION
Evidence deserves examination
What does the digital evidence actually establish?
A computer forensic image, message, device extraction or digital file may be central to a case. Understanding its source, context and technical limitations is essential to assessing what it can reliably show.
Digital Forensics Review provides independent examination and clear reporting, helping legal advisers and clients understand the evidence and the questions that remain.
02 / FAMILY LAW
Put disputed digital material in context.
Examine messages, screenshots and source records where authenticity, provenance or completeness is disputed.
Explore family law →03 / MOBILE ACQUISITION
Preserve the source of the evidence.
Independent mobile device acquisition for family law, workplace disputes and other authorised instructions.
Explore device acquisition →04 / COMPUTER & DIGITAL MEDIA
Examine the wider digital record.
Review of PC and laptop forensic images, storage media, digital photographs, video, documents and metadata.
Explore computer and media evidence →Authenticity & provenance
A screenshot shows an image.
The source may tell you more.
Where digital material is challenged, its origin, handling and surrounding context can matter as much as what is visible on screen.
A proportionate examination may compare an exhibit with accessible device records, assess metadata and identify missing context. The result may support a claim, qualify it or leave it unresolved.
Understanding disputed evidence in family law →Read the guide to disputed screenshots →
From instruction to explanation
A clear, scoped process.
01
Define the question
Discuss the dispute, available material, authority and deadlines.
02
Agree the scope
Set the work, fees, evidence handling and intended deliverables.
03
Acquire or examine
Review supplied evidence or acquire available device data, as instructed.
04
Explain the findings
Present the findings, their basis and limitations in clear language.
About the practice
Experience from investigation to court.
Built on 21 years of experience in An Garda Síochána and an MSc in Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigations.
DFR combines operational understanding with independent judgment. Conclusions follow the evidence, including where it does not support the instructing party’s position.
Meet the examiner →Common questions
Before you instruct.
Can you review an existing Cellebrite extraction?
Yes. DFR can assess existing UFDR packages and associated reports. Some questions require underlying source data or acquisition logs beyond the supplied report. The available material and limitations will be assessed when agreeing the scope.
Can you acquire a phone for a family law or workplace dispute?
Yes, subject to lawful authority, access, technical support and an agreed scope. Acquisition and examination are distinct stages; the required records and reporting are agreed for each instruction.
Can you prove a screenshot has been altered?
An examination may identify inconsistencies or provide corroborating context, but a definitive conclusion is not always possible. Access to the source device or original records may help. DFR reports the limitations of the available evidence.
How do I obtain a quotation?
Email enquiries@dfr.ie with a brief outline, the material available and any deadline. Fees depend on scope and volume. Sensitive case material should be transferred only after suitable arrangements are agreed.