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Bart Baggett, America's #1 Handwriting Expert. Court Qualified. Experienced.

Other Common Questions

Can Bart testify in my state or my country?
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 up to $2500 as a non-refundable retainer before they even begin the case with additional fees of $300-$400 per hour. Bart charges a "flat rate" which locks a single document and all additional fees are clearly posted o the rate page. This billing sytem helps both attorneys and individuals budget their expert witness expenses accruately.

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. 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. If he is good enough to be called upon by CNN repeatedly and has repeat attorney clients... he is good enough for your case.

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 handwritinge experts are not qualified and shouldn't be taking cases, but do. Don't get duped by hiring a underqualified expert. If someone is quoting you a price of rendering an expert opinion for under $200... this person is most likely underqualified and under trained.

Can I just email my document to you for a quick verbal opinion?
Our email address is on the banner above handwriting experts at yahoo.com. However, we do not render opinions of any documents without payment in advance. There is no "quick opinion", as we our bound to each opinion and be able to prove it up in court and must take time with every case to consider all the evidence. We will, however review documents to evaluate if the documents have the quality needed to be analyzed in our lab. Because our "opinion" is what you are paying for, it would be illogical to ask for us to give you our "product" without payment. You wouldn't ask a dentist to give you a brand new crown... and then decide if you want to pay him or not after the tire is on your car.

My case contains no originals, can you still render an opinion which will hold up in court? Yes. It is common for cases to go to trial based on photocopies or best available documents. While not preferred, in many cases experts must render an opinion using evidence that is available.

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 in any lawsuit.

How much will it cost to have Bart Baggett himself come to court and testify in person?
Does he travel to other states or countries? (Yes. Often. Mr. Baggett's rate sheet is downloadable on this site. Also, the client usually pays for any travel expenes and a small travel per diem fee. Having Mr. Baggett come to you is well worth the travel expenses compared to a less qualified and non-famous local expert. ) The good news is that Mr. Baggett has over 5 sattellite offices in major the USA, so he might already by in your area or the travel fees can be waived and or discounted.    

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. We welcome your call.