Richard T. Picciochi is a forensic scientist and questioned document examiner with over twenty years of experience in the NYPD Crime Laboratory. Now in private practice, he specializes in the examination of signatures, handwriting and other document problems involving disputed wills, deeds, contracts, insurance forms, medical records and anonymous letters.

A forensic document examiner can help clients by resolving these types of disputed document problems and by testifying as an expert witness. When selecting a document examiner you should consider his or her training, education, experience, professional memberships and certification. If you wish to have handwriting examined be aware that persons who consult may be self-taught, trained in graphology or certified by groups outside the mainstream forensic organizations.