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Why Forensic Discovery

About 97% of Americans own a cellphone, and 90% of those are smartphones. So, it’s no wonder that discovery of mobile devices is on the rise. According to eDiscovery Today’s State of the Industry Report in 2024, 40.2% of respondents said all or most of their cases involve discovery of data from mobile devices – up from 27.1% in 2022.

Forensic discovery of mobile devices has become common in a variety of cases, including employment disputes, intellectual property theft, corporate breaches of contract or fraud, as well as divorce and custody battles, criminal cases (including white-collar crimes and drug trafficking), personal injury claims where distracted driving is at issue and more. No matter where your client is located, our team can forensically extract and preserve the critical data from your devices and analyze that data to support your case needs. Forensic Discovery is what differentiates our mobile devices services from other forensics providers – we combine expert forensics and discovery expertise!

There are several reasons why you should choose Forensic Discovery for your mobile device forensics needs. Here are five of them:

  • As evidenced by our 5.0 rating on Google reviews, we make it a priority to provide services to our clients that go above and beyond.
  • We have the experience: Years of experience in collecting evidence from mobile devices – both locally and remotely.
  • We are the “geek” translators: We provide expert testimony services, describing our process and findings in a manner that the layperson can understand.
  • Award winning as a top eDiscovery and digital forensics provider in 2023, as recognized by Enterprise Security magazine.
  • Forensic Discovery is who we are – a unique combination of digital forensics and discovery lifecycle project management expertise!

Scope of Services

At Forensic Discovery, we provide expert mobile device forensics services to recover, analyze, and present digital data from smartphones and tablets. Whether you’re dealing with a criminal investigation, civil litigation, or an internal corporate issue, our forensic specialists can uncover valuable insights from mobile devices to support your case. Here’s how we provide mobile device forensics services to our clients:

Types of Data We Can Recover from Mobile Devices

Our mobile device forensics services cover a wide range of data that can be extracted, analyzed, and used in legal proceedings or investigations. Here are some examples of the types of data we can recover from mobile devices:

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Text Messages (SMS/MMS)

Recovery of deleted or existing text messages and multimedia messages.

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Call Logs

Detailed records of incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, including timestamps and durations.

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Contacts and Address Books

Extract information from phone books, including associated metadata.

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Emails

Access and recover emails stored on mobile devices, even from multiple accounts.

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Photos and Videos

Recovery of media files, whether stored locally or on cloud platforms.

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Social Media and Chat Data

Extract and analyze data from apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, and more.

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Location Data

GPS logs and location history that can pinpoint a device’s whereabouts at specific times.

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Web Browsing History

History of visited websites and search engine queries.

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Application Data

Extract and analyze data from popular applications such as banking, shopping, and productivity apps.

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Deleted Files

Recover data that has been deleted, formatted, or hidden using advanced recovery techniques.

This approach ensures that clients can get the forensic support they need without compromising the quality of the investigation, regardless of their location.

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Your Trusted Partner for Digital Forensics

Expertise with Popular Collection Technologies

Our team utilizes cutting-edge mobile device forensic tools to ensure comprehensive and accurate data collection. We are proficient in using leading technologies such as:

Cellebrite

One of the most trusted and advanced tools for mobile forensics, Cellebrite allows us to extract, analyze, and decode data from virtually any mobile device, including Android and iOS. Our expertise with Cellebrite ensures quick and accurate data recovery, even from encrypted or locked devices.

Magnet AXIOM

A powerful tool for digital forensics, Magnet AXIOM allows us to recover and analyze data from mobile devices, cloud services, and apps. Our expertise with AXIOM enables us to uncover key evidence from encrypted or deleted data and visualize digital activity for comprehensive case insights.

XRY (MSAB)

Another industry-leading forensic tool, XRY provides in-depth data extraction capabilities for a wide range of mobile devices. Our forensic analysts use XRY to perform detailed extractions while maintaining data integrity and chain of custody.

Other Tools

We are also familiar with additional tools such as Oxygen Forensic Detective, MOBILedit, and Paraben, ensuring we have the right solution for any type of mobile device or situation.

Remote Mobile Forensics Capabilities

Our advanced technology allows us to provide remote mobile forensics services, giving clients the flexibility to have devices analyzed without requiring on-site physical access. Whether your team is spread across different locations, or your devices are in hard-to-reach areas, our remote forensics capabilities ensure that crucial evidence can still be captured and analyzed.

  • Secure Remote Data Collection: We use secure and encrypted tools to collect mobile device data remotely, ensuring that your sensitive information is protected throughout the process.
  • Quick Response: Our remote capabilities allow us to initiate forensic investigations quickly, reducing delays caused by physical transportation of devices or scheduling constraints.
  • Comprehensive Analysis from Any Location: Whether your devices are in different geographic regions or within restricted environments, our remote tools enable us to perform the same in-depth data extraction and analysis as we would in person.
  • Cloud-Based Access: For devices with cloud backups or synced data, we can perform remote extractions from cloud services such as iCloud, Google Drive, and other cloud-based repositories.

Forensic Testimony for Legal Proceedings

We don’t just recover and analyze mobile device data—we also provide expert forensic testimony to support your legal case. Our mobile forensics specialists are experienced in presenting technical findings in court and can testify to:

  • The Forensic Process: We explain the methods used to extract and analyze data, ensuring that the process is understandable to legal professionals, judges, and juries.
  • Data Integrity and Chain of Custody: We provide evidence that the data was preserved properly and that no tampering or alterations occurred during the investigation.
  • Expert Opinions: Our testimony often includes expert analysis of the findings, such as the significance of certain data points, correlations between activities, and how they relate to the case.

Our expertise in forensic collection, combined with our understanding of the importance of the evidence collected and experience in explaining the evidence and its significance to the case enables your team to maximize the use of that evidence to support your case.

Steps Involved in a Typical Mobile Device Forensic Examination

Our mobile device forensic examination process involves several critical steps to ensure that all relevant data is collected, analyzed, and presented accurately. Here’s an overview of our process:

  1. Initial Consultation & Case Review: We begin by discussing the details of your case and the specific mobile devices involved, determining what data needs to be recovered or analyzed.
  2. Evidence Preservation: We use specialized tools to ensure that the device’s data is preserved in its original state, preventing any alterations that could compromise the investigation. This includes creating a forensic image of the device to work from.
  3. Data Extraction: Using tools like Cellebrite and XRY, we extract data from the mobile device. This includes not only visible data but also deleted or hidden files, application data, and encrypted information.
  4. Forensic Analysis: Once the data is extracted, we conduct an in-depth forensic analysis to identify patterns, recover deleted information, and create a timeline of activities. We analyze text messages, call logs, location data, app usage, and more.
  5. Reporting Findings: After completing the analysis, we compile a comprehensive report detailing our findings. This report is clear, concise, and designed to be used in legal or corporate investigations, outlining the evidence we uncovered and how it supports your case.
  6. Data Validation and Chain of Custody: Throughout the entire process, we maintain strict adherence to data validation procedures and the chain of custody to ensure that all findings are legally admissible in court or other legal proceedings.

Benefits of Mobile Device Forensics Services for Legal and Business Professionals

Our mobile device forensics services offer valuable advantages for both legal professionals and businesses:

  • Comprehensive Data Recovery: Recover deleted or hidden data that could be key to resolving a legal dispute, investigation, or corporate incident.
  • Support for Legal Cases: Our services provide defensible evidence that can be used to build stronger cases, whether it’s a criminal matter, civil litigation, or corporate investigation.
  • Timely Investigations: We deliver fast and accurate results, helping legal teams and businesses stay ahead of deadlines and make informed decisions based on the evidence.
  • Cross-Platform Expertise: Our ability to recover data from a wide variety of mobile platforms and apps ensures that no important piece of evidence is overlooked.
  • Cost-Effective Solutions: By uncovering critical evidence quickly and efficiently, our forensics services help reduce the overall cost and duration of legal proceedings or corporate investigations.
  • Cybersecurity Insight: For businesses, mobile forensics can uncover security gaps and incidents, helping you prevent future data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Clients We Work With

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Forensic Discovery Google Reviews

Five star review
1. Wes and Trent are great! My firm has used Forensic Discovery on several occasions. I feel their knowledge of mobile forensics is the best in the industry. They were able to remotely collect data from several mobile phones and extract out the evidence we needed in a friendly format for discovery. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable resource in the area of digital forensics.

— Roxie Leff

Five star review
I reached out to Forensic Discovery after finding them from a Google search. They took a look at a Nest surveillance video I wanted to be enhanced. While this is something they do, they followed back up lettting me know they felt the video isn't of quality to get any personally identifying images of the individual. There was no charge for the service. I'm appreciative of their integrity.

— Jeffrey Flaugher

Five star review
I'm an attorney that had a complicated matter involving the collection of iPhone application and messaging data from a client that lives in a remote location. Forensic Discovery was able to smoothly handle the collection of our client's data at a very reasonable cost. We enjoyed working with Trent and Wes of the Forensic Discovery team. The bill received was exactly as estimated. I look forward to working with them again and have already referred additional cases to them.

— Jesse Rodgers

Contact Our Team for a Free Consultation!

Contact us online or call 877-764-0920 to schedule a free consultation with one of the certified digital forensics specialists at Forensic Discovery. We maintain offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Texas. We provide expert forensic email collection and analysis services for clients located throughout the country.

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