Digital Forensics Expert Witness & Consultant
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
- Recover deleted files, browser history, emails & user activity
- Windows & Mac computers — chain-of-custody protocols
- Court-admissible evidence that survives deletion & encryption
Mobile Device Forensics
- Recover deleted texts, location history, social media & photos
- iPhones, Android devices & tablets
- Evidence law enforcement missed — court-ready
E-Discovery & Legal Data Management
- Collect & process emails, documents, databases & cloud storage
- Strict chain-of-custody protocols for legal compliance
- ESI management from preservation through production
Call Detail Record (CDR) Analysis & Cell Tower Mapping
- Geographic mapping of call detail records & cell tower data
- Establish location timelines — place individuals at crime scenes
- Often-overlooked evidence decisive in homicide & fraud cases
Digital Evidence Preservation
- Forensically sound acquisition & preservation of all evidence types
- Strict chain-of-custody documentation from seizure to court
- Prevents legal challenges to evidence authenticity
Expert Witness Testimony
- Expert testimony in NJ Superior Court
- Additional testimonial experience in County, State, and Federal Grand Jury proceedings, including military hearings
- Translate complex digital forensics into clear, compelling testimony
- Testimony prepared to withstand rigorous cross-examination
Additional Litigation Support Services
Investigative Case Review
- Review case files to identify digital evidence gaps
- Uncover secondary devices, cloud accounts & backup data
- Strengthen your case strategy with overlooked evidence
Attorney Education & CLE Programs
- CLE-approved training on digital forensics fundamentals
- Learn what questions to ask examiners & how to challenge testimony
- Customized for criminal defense, prosecution or civil practice
"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."
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.
- Founder & Supervisor — Burlington County High Tech Crimes Unit (2012–2023)
- NJ ICAC Task Force Member — 14 Years
- Qualified expert witness — hundreds of Grand Jury, Superior Court, Federal & Military proceedings
- 1,000+ mobile device exams · 400+ computer examinations
- M.A.S. — Fairleigh Dickinson University · B.S. — Arizona State University
Adjudicated Cases
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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.
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Active Certifications
Certified Forensic Computer Examiner
Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist
Certified Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner
Certified Mobile Device Examiner
EnCase Certified Examiner
Cellebrite Certified Operator & Physical Analyst
XRY Certification — Mobile Forensics
Certified Chip-Off & JTAG Forensic Examiner
Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (AXIOM & IEF)
FBI Cyber Investigator Certificate Program
Member — Intl. Assoc. of Computer Investigative Specialists
NJ Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force — 14 Years
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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