Digital Forensics Expert Witness & Consultant

Veritas Forensic Consulting delivers court-ready digital forensics for defense attorneys, prosecutors, and law firms across New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania. You know exactly who is handling your case — a certified expert with a proven trial record.
David Kohler
10+Active Certs
David KohlerFounder & Principal Forensic Examiner
CFCE Certified
EnCase Certified Examiner
Cellebrite Certified (CCO & CCPA)
Chip-Off & JTAG Certified
Member — IACIS
NJ ICAC Task Force — 14 Yrs
Featured — Investigation Discovery
CFCE Certified
EnCase Certified Examiner
Cellebrite Certified (CCO & CCPA)
Chip-Off & JTAG Certified
Member — IACIS
NJ ICAC Task Force — 14 Yrs
Featured — Investigation Discovery
David Kohler
10+Active Certs
David KohlerFounder & Principal Forensic Examiner
Years Law Enforcement
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Mobile Examinations
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Computer Examinations
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WHAT WE Do

Digital Forensics Services

Specialized forensic services built for attorneys who need reliable, court-admissible digital evidence analysis — delivered directly by the certified expert.

Windows & Mac Computer Forensics

Windows & Mac Computer Forensics

iPhone & Android Mobile Device Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

E-Discovery & Legal Data Management

Geographic Timeline Evidence

Call Detail Record (CDR) Analysis & Cell Tower Mapping

Chain-of-Custody Data Acquisition

Digital Evidence Preservation

Expert Witness Testimony

Expert Witness Testimony

Additional Services

Additional Litigation Support Services

Specialized consulting and attorney education services designed to strengthen litigation strategy, uncover overlooked evidence, and improve digital evidence understanding.
Chain-of-Custody Data Acquisition

Investigative Case Review

Chain-of-Custody Data Acquisition

Attorney Education & CLE Programs

"Veritas brings significant law enforcement experience and digital forensic expertise to each and every case. Whether it's a routine examination or an extraordinarily complex investigation, we are committed to providing thorough, accurate, and defensible forensic analysis."
About the Expert

David Kohler

David Kohler is a retired Lieutenant from the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office with 25 years of law enforcement service. He founded and led the High Tech Crimes Unit from 2012–2023, personally directing forensic examinations in some of New Jersey’s most high-profile cases — including matters that received national media coverage and Investigation Discovery features.

Proven Track Record

Adjudicated Cases

Every case below is fully adjudicated and publicly documented. David served as Primary Forensic Examiner — and Qualified Expert Witness — in each matter.
GoFundMe Fraud · National Story
State v. D’Amico, McClure & Bobbitt
Cell phone and digital media examination confirmed the viral $400K GoFundMe campaign story was fabricated from the start. Digital evidence traced funds through casinos across the US, leading to guilty pleas on state and federal fraud charges. This case directly prompted tighter verification policies by GoFundMe nationwide.

Reference links:

Computer Theft & Official Misconduct · Investigation Discovery
State V. Ayron Taylor

Digital forensics mapped unauthorized logins to roughly 5,000 college email accounts and multiple social media profiles used to harass dozens of female victims. Supervisor oversight and forensic analysis of personal devices secured critical evidence of data theft, official misconduct, and explicit material involving minors, defeating defenses of device unauthorized access. Case was featured on the Investigation Discovery network.

Reference links:

Child Exploitation · Sextortion
State v. Sean Higgins
Youth pastor identified through NCMEC Cybertip for sextorting underage victims across Pennsylvania and Alabama. Digital forensics on numerous devices revealed communications with minors and evidence of child exploitative material. David served as Investigative Supervisor and Primary Forensic Examiner.

Reference links:

6abc Investigation: View Official Guilty Plea Details
Verified Credentials

Active Certifications

Every certification reflects hands-on technical expertise validated by the leading bodies in digital forensics.
CFCE

Certified Forensic Computer Examiner

Member — Intl. Assoc. of Computer Investigative Specialists
CEECS

Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist

Certified Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner
CAWFE

Certified Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner

Certified Mobile Device Examiner
ICMDE

Certified Mobile Device Examiner

EnCase Certified Examiner OpenText
VCFCE

EnCase Certified Examiner

Cellebrite Certified Operator & Physical Analyst
CCO & CCPA

Cellebrite Certified Operator & Physical Analyst

XRY Certification Mobile Forensics
XRY

XRY Certification — Mobile Forensics

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Chip-Off

Certified Chip-Off & JTAG Forensic Examiner

Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner
MCFE

Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (AXIOM & IEF)

FBI Cyber Investigator Certificate Program
FBI

FBI Cyber Investigator Certificate Program

Member — Intl. Assoc. of Computer Investigative Specialists
IACIS

Member — Intl. Assoc. of Computer Investigative Specialists

NJ Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force — 14 Years
NJ ICAC

NJ Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force — 14 Years

What Attorneys Say

Trusted by Prosecutors & Defense Attorneys

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and law enforcement professionals rely on our forensic expertise, investigative precision, and courtroom-ready analysis.

Dave's examination of those cell phones broke the case open for us. He discovered texts and audio recordings in which the couple admitted the entire GoFundMe story had been fabricated — implicating all three individuals in the fraud. In large part due to Dave's efforts, all three pled guilty to both state and federal fraud offenses.

Scott A. Coffina Former Burlington County Prosecutor

Dave demonstrated strong expertise in digital forensics and investigative support. He has a clear ability to analyze complex digital evidence and translate it into meaningful investigative insight. He is a valuable resource for organizations handling digital evidence and complex investigations.

John Pizzuro Former Commander, NJ ICAC Task Force

He doesn't just understand the technology — he understands how digital evidence gets collected, processed, and presented in a courtroom. That institutional knowledge is invaluable when evaluating the strength or weakness of the State's forensic work. Whenever we have a case with a digital component, Dave Kohler is who we call.

Daniel M. Rosenberg Managing Partner, Rosenberg Perry & Associates

All lawyers need a "go to" forensic expert who can provide fast, reliable and accurate advice and assessment. Dave Kohler is one of the absolute best. It is virtually impossible to find flaws in his work due to the integrity and thoroughness of his investigations. I highly recommend Dave for all your forensic needs.

Robert M. Perry Partner, Rosenberg Perry & Associates

Since leaving the Prosecutor's Office, I have used Dave and he quickly and efficiently obtained embedded data for me — very helpful in the defense of a police disciplinary case. I am pleased to see he has started Veritas. I highly recommend Dave as someone who is an expert in the fields of computers, cellular telephones, and related matters.

Mark W. Catanzaro Law Office of Mark W. Catanzaro
What Attorneys Say

Trusted by Prosecutors & Defense Attorneys

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and law enforcement professionals rely on our forensic expertise, investigative precision, and courtroom-ready analysis.

I’ve known Dave through my tenure as the Burlington County Prosecutor.  Dave was the supervisor of the High Tech Crimes Unit, conducting child exploitation and technology related investigations and also founded and ran the county Digital Forensics Lab.  Dave and his entire team in the High Tech Crimes Unit were instrumental to the success of one of the highest profile cases while I was at the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. After a couple started a GoFundMe fundraising campaign that raised over $400,000 from around the world for a “Good Samaritan” homeless man, their feel-good story started to look suspicious as the couple and the homeless man started fighting over the money, bringing their dispute to court. The courtroom battle caught our investigative interest, and we soon executed a search warrant on the couple’s home, seizing their cellphones.

Dave’s examination of those cell phones broke the case open for us. He discovered texts and audio recordings in which the couple admitted not only to withholding the money from the supposed beneficiary of their viral fundraiser and spending it on themselves, but also that the entire story had been fabricated — implicating all three individuals in the fraud. In large part due to Dave's efforts, all three individuals pled guilty to both state and federal fraud offenses.

This highest-profile online fundraising scam to that date led to tighter oversight by GoFundMe and other crowdsourcing sites to strengthen the integrity of the fundraisers they host.

Scott A. Coffina Former Burlington County Prosecutor

I worked with Dave Kohler through the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, where he demonstrated strong expertise in digital forensics and investigative support. He has a clear ability to analyze complex digital evidence and translate it into meaningful investigative insight.

Dave is a valuable resource for organizations handling digital evidence and complex investigations.

John Pizzuro Former Commander, NJ ICAC Task Force

I’ve worked with Dave Kohler for years, first as an Assistant Burlington County Prosecutor and later as a criminal defense attorney. His 25 years as a detective with the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office gave him something most forensic consultants simply don’t have: he doesn’t just understand the technology, he understands how digital evidence gets collected, processed, and presented in a courtroom. That institutional knowledge is invaluable when evaluating the strength or weakness of the State’s forensic work.

Through Veritas Forensic Consulting, Dave offers a full range of digital forensic services, including phone and computer analysis, deleted content recovery (texts, emails, Snapchat, photos), location data extraction, forensically sound device imaging, and evaluation of CSAM evidence in sex offense cases. Whether you need an independent expert to scrutinize the State’s digital evidence or a fresh set of eyes on a device the other side hasn’t fully examined, Dave has the tools and the credentials to do it right.

Whenever we have a case with a digital component, Dave Kohler is who we call. We rely on his knowledge and expertise without hesitation and recommend him without reservation.

Daniel M. Rosenberg Managing Partner, Rosenberg Perry & Associates

All lawyers need a “go to” forensic expert who can provide fast, reliable and accurate advice and assessment. Dave Kohler is one of the absolute best. I had the pleasure of working with Dave in Law Enforcement, where he quickly became THE expert in forensic investigations and was sought after throughout the State. As a defense attorney, I have been in the position of trying to find flaws in his work. It is virtually impossible due to the integrity and thoroughness of his investigations. Dave can explain the most complex concepts in easily digestible language and he has significant experience testifying in legal proceedings.

I highly recommend Dave for all your forensic needs.

Robert M. Perry Partner, Rosenberg Perry & Associates

I have known David Kohler for over a decade while he was a Detective in the Burlington Prosecutor’s Office. While I was an adversary as a criminal defense attorney, he was always honest and forthright in my dealings with him. He has extensive experience in the technology field. He was extremely talented in that area and would accommodate requests when he was able to. I suggested to Dave upon his retirement that he should consider acting as a consultant to private attorneys in need of his technological talent. I am pleased to see he has done so. Since leaving the Prosecutor’s Office, I have used Dave and he quickly and efficiently obtained embedded data for me which is very helpful in the defense of police disciplinary case. I highly recommend Dave as someone that is an expert in the fields of computers, cellular telephones and other related matters.

Mark W. Catanzaro Law Office of Mark W. Catanzaro
About the Expert

From the Forensics Lab

Practical forensics knowledge for attorneys — written by the expert who spent 25 years in the field.

What Attorneys Say

Trusted by Prosecutors & Defense Attorneys

★★★★★
Dave's examination of those cell phones broke the case open for us. He discovered texts and audio recordings confirming the entire GoFundMe story had been fabricated — implicating all three individuals in the fraud. In large part due to Dave's efforts, all three pled guilty to both state and federal fraud offenses.
SC
Scott A. Coffina
Former Burlington County Prosecutor
★★★★★
He doesn't just understand the technology — he understands how digital evidence gets collected, processed, and presented in a courtroom. That institutional knowledge is invaluable when evaluating the strength or weakness of the State's forensic work. Whenever we have a case with a digital component, Dave Kohler is who we call.
DR
Daniel M. Rosenberg
Managing Partner, Rosenberg Perry & Associates
★★★★★
All lawyers need a “go to” forensic expert who can provide fast, reliable and accurate advice and assessment. Dave Kohler is one of the absolute best. It is virtually impossible to find flaws in his work due to the integrity and thoroughness of his investigations. I highly recommend Dave for all your forensic needs.
RP
Robert M. Perry
Partner, Rosenberg Perry & Associates
★★★★★
Dave demonstrated strong expertise in digital forensics and investigative support. He has a clear ability to analyze complex digital evidence and translate it into meaningful investigative insight. He is a valuable resource for organizations handling digital evidence and complex investigations.
JP
John Pizzuro
Former Commander, NJ ICAC Task Force
★★★★★
Since leaving the Prosecutor’s Office, I have used Dave and he quickly and efficiently obtained embedded data for me — very helpful in the defense of a police disciplinary case. I highly recommend Dave as someone who is an expert in the fields of computers, cellular telephones, and related matters.
MC
Mark W. Catanzaro
Law Office of Mark W. Catanzaro
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— David Kohler, Founder & Principal Examiner
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