Recover the evidence that settles it.
In-house forensic lab led by a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) and qualified expert witness in SC and federal court.
Recover deleted evidence. Preserve chain of custody. Testify when required.
Court-qualified. Federal, circuit, and family court.
Christopher J. Watkins leads the Stillinger Investigations digital forensics laboratory.
Christopher began his career as a digital forensic examiner in 2010 and has been qualified as an expert witness in the field of digital forensic science in US District Court for the District of South Carolina (Federal), South Carolina Circuit Court (General Sessions and Common Pleas), and South Carolina Family Court.
His work supports domestic cases, criminal defense, civil litigation, and corporate investigations across the state. Every exam follows strict chain-of-custody protocols so the evidence holds up in court.
Eight categories of digital evidence we recover.
Computer Forensics
Forensic imaging and analysis of laptops, desktops, and servers. Recover deleted files, browsing history, email, and document activity.
Mobile Device Forensics
iPhone, Android, and tablet forensic analysis. Recover deleted texts, photos, app data, location history, and deleted contacts.
Cellular Records Analysis
Carrier call detail records (CDR) and cell tower analysis to establish location, contact patterns, and timelines.
Cloud Forensics
Authorized analysis of iCloud, Google, Dropbox, and other cloud accounts — emails, files, photos, and activity logs.
Social Media Forensics
Capture and authenticate social media content for court use — Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and DM platforms.
GPS & Drone Forensics
Extract location data, route history, and stored telemetry from GPS devices and drones.
DVR & Video Recovery
Analyze and recover video from damaged or wiped DVRs. Audio/video enhancement and authentication.
eDiscovery
ESI preservation, drive imaging, document analysis and review for civil litigation support.
Cases that require decisive digital evidence.
- Domestic cases — infidelity, custody, divorce evidence preservation and recovery
- Criminal defense — examination of seized devices, exculpatory evidence recovery
- Civil litigation — eDiscovery, document authentication, data preservation
- Corporate investigations — IP theft, employee misconduct, data exfiltration response
- Insurance claims — fraud detection, evidence authentication, claim verification
Digital forensics FAQ.
What is digital forensics?
Digital forensics is the lawful recovery, preservation, and analysis of evidence stored on digital devices — phones, computers, cloud accounts, GPS units, and DVRs. Our in-house lab uses the same tools used by law enforcement, and our examiner is qualified as an expert witness in SC and federal court.
Can you recover deleted text messages?
In most cases, yes. Even after deletion, text messages can often be recovered from a phone’s storage with proper forensic tools. We typically return phones within 8 hours and preserve full chain-of-custody for court admissibility.
Is digital forensic evidence admissible in SC court?
Yes — when properly collected. Our forensic examiner Christopher J. Watkins (CFCE) has been qualified as an expert witness in US District Court (SC Federal), SC Circuit Court (General Sessions and Common Pleas), and SC Family Court.
What types of devices can you analyze?
Computers, laptops, smartphones (iOS and Android), tablets, GPS units, drones, DVRs, cameras, USB drives, and most other digital storage devices. We also analyze cloud accounts, social media, and cellular call detail records when legally authorized.
How fast can you complete a digital forensics exam?
Most device exams are completed within 8 hours of receipt. Complex cases or large data volumes may take longer. We keep you updated throughout the process and prioritize urgent cases.
Other ways we help.
Recover the evidence. Preserve the chain.
Tell us what device or data you need analyzed. Most exams complete within 8 hours of receipt.
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- Complete confidentiality — your inquiry is privileged from the moment you submit
- No pressure, no sales — we’ve never made a single cold-call in 25 years
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