where science serves justice
“People need not to give up. There might be answers there. Persistent in the pursuit of justice. We all deserve that.”
Justice isn't just a outcome — it's a pursuit.
With nearly three decades of forensic expertise, we bring the truth to light — for victims, survivors, families, and the systems built to serve them.
Every case deserves the truth. Every person deserves justice. We make both possible.
our services
We believe everyone deserves access to the truth. We bring diligence, compassion, and hard-won expertise to every case — because justice isn't a luxury. It's a right.
Founded by Katharina Babcock — a forensic scientist with almost 30 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to justice — our firm delivers the highest quality forensic services to law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, and private clients navigating some of the most difficult circumstances of their lives.
“Katharina has been the most professional firearm/tool mark examiner that our office has used in our busy criminal trial practice. Her scientific conclusions and professional testimony are always the center piece of our jury trials and she is the primary reason for our trial successes in some of New Mexico’s highest profile cases.”
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Firearm/tool mark analysis, serial number restoration and muzzle to garment distance determination
Independent technical case review
Review of firearm/tool mark examiner analysis to provide objective second opinion development and ensure quality in case work
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Court testimony: testified in New Mexico Federal Court, including a Daubert Hearing
Court testimony: testified in the majority of the 13 New Mexico Judicial Districts
Criminal case testimony
Civil case testimony
Expert witness review and vetting of credentials / qualifications, methodologies and opinions
Consultation on expert witness preparation, testimony strategy and case presentation
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Case review
Second opinion development
Assistance with case reopening criteria, protocols and documentation
Identification of new forensic, technological, or investigative opportunities
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Supporting lab directors
New lab design consulting
Agency crisis management and organizational recovery
Navigating funding and grants strategies
Move-in and staffing development
Salary surveys and compensation benchmarking
Relocating evidence
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Expert forensic commentary and analysis of current cases in the media
Publication consulting and commentary
Fact-checking
Expert spokesperson appearances
Keynote and private appearances
Movie consulting
Consultant and appeared in the Discovery Channel’s documentary, Jesse James: Legend, Outlaw, TerroristConsultant to author Julia Platt Leonard ‘s book, Cold Case
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Coaching and orienting rising forensic professionals
Student mentorship
Specialized training of forensic lab personnel (customized and specific)
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Individual consultancy:
I help survivors and their families to navigate the complexities encountered after a violent crime has been committed
I assisted in authoring New Mexico House Bill 135 (New Mexico Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights)
Multidisciplinary Team for New Mexico Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)
who we serve
Empowering clients, families, the judicial system and outside investigating agencies with expert forensic analysis, laboratory development, crisis management, and education, advocacy & guidance with a deep commitment to justice for all.
Federal, State, Local and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies
Forensic Laboratories
District Attorneys and Public Defenders
Civil Litigators
Private Clients
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confidence to reimagine. capability to realize.
Justice is not guaranteed. It is pursued — with diligence, with courage, and with an unrelenting belief that the truth matters.
Our mission is to deliver the highest quality forensic information and client-centric services to ensure justice for victims, survivors and their families.
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