Donald R. Schuessler, M.S. Physical Evidence Consultant

My work as a Forensic Analyst and Deputy Medical Examiner provides a broad base of experience and knowledge useful to both the defense and prosecution and can contribute to successful case resolution. My experience with physical evidence and crime scene investigation is useful during pretrial preparation when reviewing crime lab analysis, bloodstain pattern and shooting reconstructions reports. I have given expert opinion testimony in the state courts of Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Alaska, Arizona and federal courts in Oregon and Washington. I have provided consultations and case review in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho, New Jersey, Ohio, Arizona and Alaska.

Areas of Expert Testimony

Bloodstain pattern analysis and crime scene reconstruction

Death Investigation

Footwear impression identification and processing

Latent print identification and processing

Crime scene investigation

Shooting reconstruction (bullet flight path determination and documentation)

Serial number restoration

Firearms operation (test firing) and identification

Physiological fluids

Digital photography

Evidence integrity and chain of custody procedures