Forensic document analysis
Trusted by the Australian Federal Police

The truth is in the document.

Australia's premier forensic document examination firm. Directed by J. Brandi — 24+ years in forensic science, independent AFP consultant, and a leading authority in questioned document analysis.

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24+
Years forensic experience
AFP
Independent consultant
ASFDE
Official member
Expertise

Forensic document services

Specialist examination and analysis of questioned documents, handwriting, signatures, and disputed financial records — backed by decades of field experience and court-ready reporting.

Document Examination

Comprehensive forensic analysis of questioned documents — ink dating, paper analysis, alterations, erasures, indentations, and authenticity verification. Court-admissible findings.

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Handwriting & Signature Analysis

Expert comparison and authentication of handwriting and signatures. Authorship attribution, forgery detection, disguised writing analysis — trusted by courts and law enforcement.

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Fraud Remediation

Forensic accounting and financial fraud investigation. Detection, evidence gathering, perpetrator identification, and recovery strategies. Led by M. Holt, specialist forensic accountant.

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Expert Witness & Reports

Court-ready expert testimony and comprehensive forensic reports. J. Brandi has provided independent expert evidence in criminal and civil proceedings across Australian jurisdictions.

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Investment

Examination pricing

Every case is unique. Pricing reflects complexity, urgency, and the forensic resources required. All examinations include a detailed written report suitable for court submission.

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Preliminary Assessment

$1,400

Single-document examination with preliminary findings report. Suitable for initial assessment of document authenticity or signature comparison on one disputed item.

  • ✓ Single document analysis
  • ✓ Preliminary written report
  • ✓ 5–7 business day turnaround
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Comprehensive Examination

$4,500 – $8,200

Multi-document forensic examination with full laboratory analysis. Includes ink comparison, paper substrate analysis, and detailed court-admissible report.

  • ✓ Multiple document comparison
  • ✓ Full laboratory analysis
  • ✓ Court-admissible detailed report
  • ✓ 10–14 business day turnaround
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III

Complex Litigation Support

$12,000 – $23,000

Full litigation support package. Extensive multi-document examination, expert witness preparation, court attendance, and ongoing consultation throughout proceedings.

  • ✓ Unlimited document examination
  • ✓ Expert witness testimony
  • ✓ Court attendance & preparation
  • ✓ Ongoing case consultation
  • ✓ Priority turnaround
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The Team

Forensic specialists

A small, highly specialised team with deep expertise in forensic document examination and financial crime remediation.

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Jacqui Brandi

Director & Lead Examiner

24+ years in forensic science. Leading expert in forensic document examination, handwriting analysis, and questioned document investigation. Independent consultant to the Australian Federal Police. Regularly provides expert testimony in criminal and civil proceedings across the Supreme Court of NSW, District Court, Local Court, and Federal Circuit Court.

ASFDE (Official Member) · ANZFSS · AFP Consultant Panel · Court-accepted since 2004

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Linda Morrell

Forensic Document Examiner

Specialist forensic document examiner based in Wellington, New Zealand, with more than 25 years in questioned document examination, handwriting comparison, and signature authentication. Member of The Australasian Society of Forensic Document Examiners (ASFDE) and trained at the Laboratory of the Government Chemist (LGC), London. Her casework spans civil litigation, criminal defence, probate and estate disputes, and fraud investigations in New Zealand and Australia.

ASFDE Member · LGC London trained · 25+ years forensic practice

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Michael Holt

Forensic Accountant & Fraud Specialist

Experienced forensic accountant specialising in financial crime investigation, fraud remediation, and litigation support. M. Holt leads financial forensic engagements including complex fraud investigations, asset tracing, loss quantification, and expert financial analysis for court proceedings. Works with a dedicated small team to investigate, quantify, and recover losses from financial crime and misconduct across corporate and private client matters.

CPA / CA · Forensic Accounting specialist · 15+ years financial investigation

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Network

Partners & associates

We work alongside Australia's leading forensic organisations to deliver comprehensive, multi-disciplinary expertise.

Close Partners

  • CrimeStats Australia

    Statistical crime analysis and forensic data services

  • Signature & Handwriting Forensics Pty Ltd

    Specialist handwriting and signature analysis

Professional Associations

  • ANZFSS

    Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society

  • ASFDE

    The Australasian Society of Forensic Document Examiners

  • Forensic Document Services Pty Ltd

    Independent forensic document examination services

Law Enforcement

  • Australian Federal Police

    J. Brandi serves as an independent consultant to the AFP, providing specialist forensic document examination on complex cases.

Credentials

Legal entity & professional standing

Signature Forensic operates under a registered Australian company with full professional indemnity, government accreditation, and independently verifiable credentials.

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Registered entity

Signature & Handwriting Forensics Pty Ltd
ABN: 22 057 746 406
— Active on ABN Lookup. Director: J. Brandi.

Trading as Signature Forensic. Registered office at 5 Victoria Parade, Manly NSW 2095. The entity holds current professional indemnity insurance and is compliant with all Australian forensic practice standards.

ABN verification: abr.business.gov.au  |  ASIC: connectonline.asic.gov.au

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Director & principal examiner

J. Brandi — Director, Signature & Handwriting Forensics Pty Ltd

Over 24 years of continuous practice in forensic document examination. Independent consultant to the Australian Federal Police. Regularly accepted as an expert witness in Australian courts including the Supreme Court of NSW, District Court, Local Court, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

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Court acceptance history

J. Brandi has been qualified and accepted as an expert in forensic document examination in the following jurisdictions:

  • ✓ Supreme Court of New South Wales
  • ✓ District Court of New South Wales
  • ✓ Local Court of New South Wales
  • ✓ Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
  • ✓ Federal Court of Australia
  • ✓ Independent expert appointed by the Australian Federal Police

References and case citations available on request.

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Professional memberships

Independently verifiable professional affiliations:

  • ASFDE — The Australasian Society of Forensic Document Examiners
    Official member. ASFDE is the principal professional body for forensic document examiners in Australasia. Verify at asfdeinc.org
  • ANZFSS — Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society
    Professional member. Verify at anzfss.org
  • AFP Consultant Panel — Australian Federal Police
    Independent forensic document examination consultant.
For Legal Professionals

Engaging a forensic document expert

Information for solicitors, barristers, and litigation professionals on engaging our services, handling original documents, and what to expect from a forensic examination.

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Sample court report

A redacted example of a forensic document examination report prepared by J. Brandi for court proceedings. Demonstrates our report format, methodology, findings structure, and expert opinion framework.

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All identifying details redacted. For educational reference only.

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Instructions for handling originals

All documents submitted for forensic examination must be handled with strict chain-of-custody protocols:

  • ✓ Submit originals where possible; copies are accepted for preliminary assessment
  • ✓ Documents must be handled with clean, dry hands or wear cotton gloves
  • ✓ Store documents flat in protective plastic sleeves, away from heat and light
  • ✓ Do not mark, staple, or annotate original documents under any circumstances
  • ✓ Provide a chain-of-custody record with the submission
  • ✓ Include known exemplars (undisputed signatures/handwriting) for comparison where available
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Fee structure & turnaround

Our fee schedule is transparent and quoted upfront. Refer to our pricing section above for standard rates. Key points for instructing solicitors:

  • ✓ Fees quoted in writing before any examination commences
  • ✓ Standard turnaround: 5–14 business days depending on complexity
  • ✓ Urgent/expedited examinations available at 1.5× standard rate
  • ✓ Court attendance and travel billed separately at published daily rate
  • ✓ File review and preliminary opinion at reduced rate
  • ✓ Payment terms: 14 days from invoice (solicitors); upfront for private clients

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References & peer recognition

J. Brandi and Signature Forensic are trusted by legal practitioners across Australia. The following may be contacted for reference:

  • Instructing solicitors — References available from criminal and civil litigation practitioners in NSW who have engaged J. Brandi as an expert witness. Contact us directly to arrange an introduction.
  • Australian Federal Police — J. Brandi holds an ongoing independent consulting engagement with the AFP, attesting to the quality and reliability of her forensic work.
  • ASFDE peer network — Professional standing within The Australasian Society of Forensic Document Examiners provides a peer-reviewed reference for methodology and ethics.

Written references from instructing solicitors available on request.

Contact

Enquire about an examination

All enquiries are treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respond within one business day.

Email

enquire@signatureforensic.com.au

Phone

+61 2 8000 0000

Address

5 Victoria Parade
Manly NSW 2095
Australia

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