Digital Forensics for Criminal Defense Attorneys & Public Defenders
Mobile Device Forensics • Cell Site Location Analysis • Digital Evidence Expert Witness Services
Since 2001, IRIS LLC has provided court-defensible digital forensics services exclusively for criminal defense attorneys and public defenders. Based in Connecticut and trusted nationwide, we have supported over 1,000 criminal defense cases, assisted more than 50 public defender offices, and delivered expert testimony in state and federal courts.
We recover, unlock, preserve, and analyze critical digital evidence — including data other forensic providers cannot access — and deliver clear, defensible findings supported by strict chain-of-custody procedures. Our laboratory operates under ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards, ensuring reliable, repeatable, and admissible forensic processes.
Recover Digital Evidence Others Say Is Unrecoverable
Digital evidence is often volatile, encrypted, damaged, or overlooked. Our advanced mobile device forensic capabilities include:
Advanced Mobile Device Unlocking and Data Recovery
- Cell phone unlocking and forensic extraction
- Recovery from damaged, locked, or inaccessible devices
- Logical, file system, and physical extractions
Preservation of Volatile Digital Evidence
- Rapid forensic preservation before evidence is overwritten
- Forensic imaging and secure evidence handling
- Court-defensible chain-of-custody documentation
Cloud and Application Data Forensics
- Cloud account and app data acquisition
- Correlation across devices, apps, and platforms
- Recovery of deleted or hidden artifacts
Early forensic preservation can prevent permanent loss of exculpatory evidence and significantly strengthen defense strategy.
Court-Defensible Digital Forensics Built for Admissibility
Our forensic methodologies are designed to withstand courtroom scrutiny, including Daubert and Frye admissibility standards.
Forensic Processes Designed for Court
- Verified forensic workflows and documented quality controls
- Strict chain-of-custody and evidence handling procedures
- ISO/IEC 17025-aligned laboratory standards
Expert Witness Testimony and Reporting
- Clear, defense-focused forensic reports
- Expert testimony in state and federal courts
- Professional explanation of complex digital evidence
We ensure digital evidence is reliable, defensible, and clearly understood by judges and juries.
Cell Site Location Analysis and Digital Timeline Reconstruction
Cell site location data and digital timelines are frequently misunderstood or misinterpreted. Our forensic analysis provides accurate, scientifically grounded interpretation.
Cell Site Location Information (CSLI) Analysis
- Historical cell site analysis
- Call detail record (CDR) interpretation
- Coverage analysis and movement reconstruction
GPS, App, and Device Location Forensics
- GPS and Wi-Fi location analysis
- App-based location artifacts
- Device movement and timeline correlation
Timeline Reconstruction and Event Analysis
- Event sequencing and timeline validation
- Identification of inconsistencies in prosecution timelines
- Cloud synchronization and cross-device correlation
This analysis can expose contradictions, alternative explanations, and exculpatory digital evidence.
Digital Forensics Built for Criminal Defense Strategy
Our cross-trained team includes digital forensic specialists and board-certified criminal defense investigators, providing insights beyond basic forensic extraction.
Defense-Oriented Digital Evidence Analysis
We help defense attorneys:
- Interpret Cellebrite and mobile forensic extraction reports accurately
- Identify omissions or errors in prosecution forensic analysis
- Locate exculpatory digital evidence early
- Respond effectively in complex or time-sensitive cases
We don’t just extract data — we make digital evidence strategically useful for defense.
Digital Forensics Designed for Public Defenders and Criminal Defense Attorneys
We understand the operational realities defense teams face:
- Limited investigative resources
- Heavy caseloads and urgent timelines
- Increasing reliance on digital evidence
- The obligation to prevent wrongful convictions
Focused forensic review has revealed critical contradictions in location data, app activity, and digital timelines — strengthening defense strategy, supporting suppression motions, and contributing to favorable case outcomes.
Expanding Defense Access Through the Digital Innocence Initiative
To address gaps in defense access to digital forensic expertise, IRIS LLC co-founded the Digital Innocence Initiative (DII) in 2019.
Free Digital Forensic Resources for Defense Attorneys
DII provides defense-focused tools nationwide, including:
- Digital Evidence Case Assessment Method (DECAM)
- Digital Evidence Toolbox for defense teams
- Cellebrite Quick Start Guides for forensic report interpretation
- Post-Conviction Review Criteria using modern forensic methods
These resources help defense attorneys identify exculpatory evidence and strengthen forensic review.
Why Criminal Defense Attorneys Choose IRIS LLC
Defense-Only Digital Forensics
We work exclusively with criminal defense attorneys and public defenders — never prosecution.
Fast Recovery and Preservation of Digital Evidence
We unlock devices, recover inaccessible data, and preserve evidence before it is lost.
Court-Defensible Forensic Methods and Expert Testimony
Our work is designed for admissibility and courtroom reliability.
Investigation-Informed Digital Forensic Analysis
Our combined forensic and investigative expertise reveals insights others miss.
Expertise in Cell Site Location and Timeline Evidence
We analyze CSLI, GPS, and digital timelines to challenge flawed prosecution conclusions.
Trusted Nationwide, Based in Connecticut
We support defense teams nationwide while maintaining deep familiarity with Connecticut courts.
Supporting the Defense Community Nationwide
Through DII, we provide free tools and education to strengthen defense access to digital forensic expertise.
Connecticut-Based Digital Forensics. Trusted Nationwide.
We recover what others cannot.
We reveal what others miss.
We protect what matters most.
Contact IRIS LLC today to ensure your client’s digital evidence is preserved, analyzed, and defensible in court.
