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 and investigative support exclusively for criminal defense attorneys and public defenders. Based in Connecticut and trusted nationwide, we have supported over 1,000 cases, served 50+ public defender offices, and provided 20+ expert testimonies in state and federal courts. We recover, unlock, preserve, and analyze critical digital evidence — including data other 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 and repeatable processes for every case.
Recover Data Others Say Is Unrecoverable
Digital evidence is often volatile, encrypted, or damaged. We specialize in:
- Advanced cell phone unlocking and mobile device forensics
- Recovery from damaged, locked, or inaccessible devices
- Rapid preservation of digital evidence before it is overwritten
- Cloud, app, and account data acquisition and correlation
- Multi-device and cross-platform analysis
Early recovery and preservation can prevent the permanent loss of exculpatory evidence and strengthen your defense.
Built for Courtroom Scrutiny & Admissibility
Our examinations follow documented, repeatable processes designed to withstand Daubert and Frye challenges.
- Verified forensic workflows and documented quality controls
- Strict chain-of-custody and evidence handling protocols
- Clear, defense-oriented forensic reports
- Digital evidence expert witness testimony in state and federal courts
We help ensure digital evidence is reliable, defensible, and clearly understood in court.
Cell Site Location & Timeline Analysis That Reveals the Full Story
Location and timeline data are frequently misunderstood or misrepresented. We provide:
- Cell site location information (CSLI) analysis
- GPS, Wi-Fi, and app-based location interpretation
- Timeline reconstruction and event sequencing
- Identification of inconsistencies in prosecution timelines
- Validation and interpretation of synced cloud and app activity
This analysis can expose gaps, contradictions, or alternative explanations.
Forensic Analysis + Defense Investigation Insight
Our cross-trained team of digital forensic specialists and board-certified criminal defense investigators provides insight beyond data extraction.
We help defense teams:
- Interpret Cellebrite and mobile extraction reports accurately
- Detect omissions or misinterpretations in prosecution analysis
- Identify exculpatory digital evidence early
- Respond effectively in complex or time-sensitive cases
We don’t just extract data — we make it strategically useful.
Designed for the Realities of Defense Practice
We understand the pressures defense attorneys and public defenders face:
- Limited budgets and investigative resources
- Heavy caseloads and urgent timelines
- Rapidly evolving digital technologies
- The duty to prevent wrongful convictions
Focused forensic review has revealed contradictions in location data, app usage, and cloud synchronization — strengthening litigation strategy, supporting suppression arguments, and contributing to favorable pretrial outcomes.
Expanding Defense Access Through the Digital Innocence Initiative
To address systemic gaps in defense access to digital evidence expertise, we co-founded the Digital Innocence Initiative (DII) in 2019 in partnership with eLab Digital Forensics.
DII provides free defense-focused resources nationwide, including:
- Digital Evidence Case Assessment Method (DECAM) — triage and prioritization framework
- Digital Evidence Toolbox — quick-reference resource hub
- Cellebrite Quick Start Guides — defense-oriented report interpretation
- Post-Conviction Review Criteria — applying modern forensics to legacy cases
These tools help defense teams identify exculpatory evidence early and apply modern forensic methods to older cases.
Why Defense Teams Choose IRIS LLC
Defense-Only Focus
We work exclusively with criminal defense attorneys and public defenders — never prosecution — ensuring our work aligns with defense strategy and constitutional protections.
Recover & Preserve Critical Evidence Fast
We unlock devices, recover inaccessible data, and preserve volatile evidence before it disappears.
Court-Defensible Methods & Expert Testimony
Our work is built for admissibility, supported by documented procedures, quality controls, and courtroom testimony experience.
Investigation-Informed Forensic Analysis
Our cross-trained team integrates forensic science with criminal defense investigation, revealing insights others miss.
Expertise in Location & Timeline Evidence
We analyze CSLI, GPS, and app activity to challenge flawed timelines and expose inconsistencies.
Trusted Nationwide • Rooted in Connecticut Courts
We understand Connecticut state and federal court procedures while supporting defense teams across the United States.
Resources That Strengthen the Entire Defense Community
Through DII, we provide free tools, training, and guidance to help defenders nationwide interpret and challenge digital evidence.
Connecticut-Based. Nationally Trusted. Defense-Focused.
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.
