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Dr. Sara J. Schreiber, PhD, D-ABFT-FT

Forensic Toxicologist, Educator, and Consultant

Frankenmuth, MI
Forensic Toxicology – Controlled Substance Analysis and Medicolegal Death Investigation

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Professional Summary

Dr. Sara J. Schreiber, PhD, D-ABFT-FT is a forensic toxicology expert specializing in controlled substance analysis and medicolegal death investigation. With a career encompassing senior roles in governmental forensic institutions and academia, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating toxicological data, assessing laboratory methods, and evaluating whether forensic practices meet accreditation standards.

Dr. Schreiber has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving criminal and civil cases related to drug and alcohol findings. Her Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry, along with her Diplomate certification from the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving postmortem toxicology and opioid-related toxicology.

Work Experience

Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories — Forensic Toxicologist and Consultant | 2025–Present Wisconsin Lutheran College — Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice Program Chair | 2023–Present Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office — Forensic Technical Director | 2013–2023 Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory – Milwaukee — Forensic Toxicologist, Advanced | 2010–2013 Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory – Milwaukee — Forensic Toxicologist, Senior | 2001–2010 Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory - Milwaukee — Forensic Scientist – Drug Identification | 2000–2001

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Dr. Schreiber is a forensic toxicologist specializing in the analysis of drugs and alcohol in legal contexts.

Best Use Cases

  • 1criminal cases involving substance abuse
  • 2civil litigation related to toxicology
  • 3consultation on forensic laboratory standards

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Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry

    Oklahoma State University · 2023

  • Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Sciences, Concentration, Forensic Toxicology

    University of Florida · 2017

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Minor in Biology

    Drake University · 1999

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