Once retained, Bart Baggett will consult directly with your attorney on all areas of forensic evidence and putting an expert witness on the stand regarding the documents in question.

Regardless of the objective "opinion" rendered by Mr. Baggett's lab, Mr. Baggett's experience and advice has helped dozens of attorney's make strategic case decisions which significantly improves the outcome of their case as a whole.

Forensic analysis can tell the truth, when clients often do not. Our experts can often help you determine how much weight the documents can carry in your case.

What is your next step?

Get your case started by prepaying online, right now. This expedites your case and gives you priority attention in our office.

You can also call and ask questions first: 1-310-779-7224

Verbal Opinion & Case Strategy Consulation for One Questioned Document	Official Notorized Written Letter of Opinion	Upgrade from a Verbal to an Official Notorized Written Letter of Opinion
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If you are a previous client, and you are visiting this website to upgrade from a verbal to an Official Written Opinion Letter, use the $295.00 option above (on the right).

If you are shopping on price, you are in luck. Despite Mr. Baggett's deep experience, he has maintained the same price structure as his graduating students and peers so that the client can choose based on 'quality' and not price. Bart Baggett's rate schedule is in the normal range of document examiners nationwide for testimonial time and court room appearances... the above prices for the initial consultation and labwork are well below industry prices - but exactly the same as the other experts who work with Handwriting Services International.

Choose your expert based on quality, not price.

Full rate schedule can be downloaded here.

Bart Baggett has been court qualified and testified in Texas, California, Alaska, and Arizona Courts in cases ranging from the value of a 1974 Pick up truck to the "stock certificate" of a 20 million dollar company. When your case requires the most polished, professional, and articluate expert FDE witness working today, hire Bart Baggett. Download Bart's full CV here.

Baggett helps jilted x-wife win six figure settlement from forged pre-nuptual agreement Bart, "The fact that you were here, in the court, to prove my x-husband forged the pre-nuptial agreement was the key to my divorce case. I can't thank you enough. You've help end this horrible 2 year drama of lies and created justice for me." - Michelle Cheeley San Bernadino, CA (Husband forged pre-nuptial agreement and settled during the court trial to avoid Bart's 2nd day of court testimony.) Baggett helps client recover $6,600. Bart, "Your testimony and support during this lawsuit by my x-girlfriend has been nothing short of amazing. The judge awarded me full amount of the $6,600 and finally I can sleep at night. And, you went head-to-head against that x-government document examiner and made him look like a babbling idiot. The judge obviously thought you were more credible. Thank God I chose you. " - Mike Juaraz, East Los Angeles Baggett helps attorney in third case for his firm. "Thanks to Mr. Baggett's written opinion, my client's case settle in our favor for a small amount. . Mr. Baggett's reputation and letter saved my client thousands on a trial. " Mr. Andrew Smyth, Attorney at Law Los Angeles, Ca Helped client avoid 15 years in prison. "Thanks you soooooo much for going above and beyond. Your testimony was the key the criminal lawsuit against me. The jury found me NOT GUILTY on all counts. They obviously believed you instad of that Police document examiner the D.A. hired. I was so impressed you handled that District Attorney with such professionalism... he knew you were right, but couldn't make you look bad on the witness stand. I have my life back. Thank you Mr. Baggett!" -Amir Dawood, Attorney, San Bernadino, CA Attorney's Recommend Bart. "Bart Baggett is the best expert witness I've ever worked with. What's more, he successfully testified for my client via telephone in a live trial here in Alaska. He even "consulted with me" on how best to cross-examine the defense's document examiner. We won the trial and I recommend him whole heartedly." — Jim Fry, Attorney, Anchorage, Alaska Even when Bart isn't in the room, his reputation helps client win "Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter. Your opinion letter may become enough to prevent a trial." — Sandra G. Slater Phoenix, AZ Beth, Just an FYI. We won our case in small claims court (Balboa Capital vs. San Dollar Mortgage Service, Inc) . The judge accepted your "Official Letter of Opinion" in lui of a live testimony and he believed your opinion was credible. Should Mr. Baggett want to use our case for testimonial, feel free to do so. Thanks to you and Bart for effecient service!!!" — Margaret Granger , San Bernadino, California

Common Questions.

What is a handwriting expert or court document examiner?

Can Bart testify outside of California?
(Yes, Bart travels nationwide to testify and has been qualifed to testify 100% of the time he has appeared in court as an expert witness.)

How much do handwriting experts charge to render an opinion?
Most experts are retired government employees and charge about $1200 as a retainer before they even view the documents and begin the case. Bart and his HSI associates charge just $295 to get started.)

Why should I hire Bart Baggett, instead of another less qualified examiner?
Bart is the most recognized (famous) handwriting expert working in the USA. If credibility, accuracy, and integrity are important to your case, hire Bart. And, Bart has the rates as associates who have been working less than a year professionally. The only reason not to hire Bart is if your court date is on a date when Bart is already testifying in another case. He can't be two places at once.

What training does a handwriting expert have to have in order to testify in a court of law? That is a very long answer. The short answer is that an expert's qualifications are judged by the judge in each case. The long answer is that many working examiners are not qualified and shouldn't be taking cases, but do.

Can I just fax my document to you for a quick verbal opinion? Yes, Our fax nuumber is 818 508 0548

My case contains no originals, can you still render an opinion which will hold up in court? Yes. Bart testifies based on just copies on a regular basis.

Will Bart's opinion be accepted in a court of law? Of course, but an expert witness's testimony is never a guarantee the judge will rule in your favor. Documents are usually one piece of a much larger puzzle.

How much will it cost to have Bart Baggett himself come to court and testify in person? Does he travel outside California. (Yes. Often.)

All these questions and more can be answered by simply calling our office. Your first conversation will take place without a fee, so you can make sure you are hiring the right expert for the job.