Independent forensic expertise for the criminal justice system
Welcome to Forensic Access
Forensic Access provides expert forensic science, interpretation and training to support investigations and criminal proceedings. We work with legal professionals, investigators and organisations across the justice system, delivering clear, balanced and scientifically robust expert opinion.
Our role is not simply to report results, but to ensure forensic evidence is properly understood, fairly interpreted and presented within its correct scientific and legal context.
Forensic Access is part of Analytical Expert Labs, a group of specialist forensic and analytical science organisations providing accredited laboratory services, expert interpretation and professional training.
Independent forensic interpretation you can rely on
Forensic evidence is often complex, contested and highly dependent on interpretation. Our experts are instructed to critically assess forensic findings, evaluate competing propositions and advise on evidential strengths, limitations and alternative explanations.
We support cases from early investigative stages through to trial and appeal, providing expert reports, case reviews, joint statements and court testimony where required.
Our experts include experienced, court-going forensic scientists with extensive backgrounds working within prosecution forensic service providers, as well as delivering independent expert services. This breadth of experience underpins our ability to provide objective, impartial opinion.
Our forensic services
We provide expert support across a wide range of forensic disciplines, applying specialist expertise to the specific evidential questions raised in each case.
Our core areas of expertise include:
Forensic Biology
Firearms & Ballistics Examination
Chemistry & Trace Evidence
Digital Forensics
Document Examination & Handwriting Analysis
Human Remains Recovery & Identification
Forensic Drug Evidence
Forensic Pathology & Injury Causation
Forensic Psychiatry
Forensic Psychology
Road Traffic Collisions
Forensic Cold Case Review
Forensic Toxicology
Fingerprint Evidence
Fire Investigation & Explosive Materials
Medical & Neurology Services
We are routinely instructed where forensic evidence is disputed, complex or central to the issues in a case.
Expert reports and case support
Forensic Access prepares independent expert reports and case reviews for use in criminal investigations and legal proceedings. Our experts are frequently instructed to review and critically assess forensic evidence obtained during an investigation, evaluate analytical methods and reporting, and advise on evidential significance.
From initial enquiry through to delivery of expert evidence, you have a single point of contact overseeing the instruction. This helps ensure forensic input is clear, proportionate and properly focused on the issues in dispute.
In-house laboratory services
Forensic Access provides specialist in-house laboratory services across a number of forensic disciplines, including firearms, ecology, histology and fingerprints.
These services support the examination, interpretation and presentation of forensic evidence within criminal cases, with work delivered to the same high standards of scientific rigour, clarity and professional practice that underpin all of our services.
Why work with Forensic Access
Independent, impartial expert opinion
Experienced, court-going forensic experts
Clear, proportionate reporting aligned with legal needs
Dedicated casework management from instruction to court
Access to wider scientific expertise through Analytical Expert Labs
Instruct expert support
If you require forensic input for a current or upcoming case, or would like to discuss an instruction, our casework team is here to help.
What Our Customers Say
“Thank you for your work in relation to the joint report, the whole team is very grateful. Thank you so much for your help and please pass on our thanks to your firearms expert.”
"I am consistently impressed by the quality of expert reports I receive through Forensic Access. Whether in toxicology, psychiatric reports or traffic reconstruction, the level of experience of the experts is consistently strong. We can be confident in their ability to give evidence in court if / when required."
"Forensic Access provided an excellent service with regards to our enquiry, which was impressive and very appreciated. The casework manager for our case was very professional and courteous."
"I have used Forensic Access for many years, instructing a wide range of experts. Every person I have dealt with has been helpful, friendly, and kind. I am impressed by the quality of the experts."
"The Forensic Access experts we have instructed have been extremely knowledgeable, informative, easy to work with and able to explain complex topics in straightforward language that the court and juries are able to understand. We have no hesitation in using the same experts for future cases."
"I consistently receive helpful same day responses, which is invaluable because it allows me to know exactly where I stand. The fact that they usually have multiple experts available, allowing me to obtain two quotes for legal aid applications, is also extremely helpful."
Let's talk
*Please note that we can only take instruction via a Barrister or Solicitor, we do not take instruction directly from private individuals.
We are always interested in talking to experienced forensic scientists with a minimum of 5 years of forensic science work who are interested in working as Consultants to undertake ad-hoc work for us.
Call us
01235 774870
Email us
science@forensic-access.co.uk