John Richard Welch, B.Sc., MCSFS.

John Richard Welch, B.Sc., MCSFS is a forensic scientist expert specializing in the examination of documents and handwriting. With a career spanning forensic document examination, handwriting analysis, and signature verification, he brings a detailed analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating document authenticity, assessing handwriting and signature validity, and evaluating whether document alterations have occurred.

Mr. Welch has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and internationally, involving high-profile criminal and civil cases. His BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, along with memberships in the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners and the UK Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of authenticity and validity in disputes involving questioned documents.