Jennifer Harmon
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Professional Summary
Jennifer Harmon is a forensic toxicology and crime laboratory operations expert specializing in toxicology, drug analysis, and impaired driving investigations. With a career spanning forensic laboratory leadership, legislative advocacy, and expert testimony, she brings a multifaceted perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating drug-facilitated crimes, assessing drug and alcohol impairment, and evaluating whether laboratory practices meet accreditation standards.
Ms. Harmon has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases of drug-facilitated crimes, DUI/DUID investigations, and forensic laboratory operations. Her Master of Public Administration, along with certifications such as ISO/IEC 17025 & 17020 Lead Assessor & Technical Assessor, 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 toxicology and forensic science.
Work Experience
Jennifer Harmon has over 22 years of experience in forensic science and consulting. She is currently serving as an Expert Witness & Case Review at Jennifer Harmon Consulting and as a Consultant & Curriculum Manager at DrugImpairment.com since 2025. Previously, she held leadership roles including Crime Laboratory Director at San Diego County Sheriff's Department, Regional Crime Laboratory, and Assistant Director at Orange County Sheriff-Coroner, OC Crime Lab, Forensic Chemistry Bureau.
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Best Descriptor
Jennifer Harmon is a forensic toxicology expert specializing in drug and alcohol impairment analysis and laboratory quality assurance.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness testimony in DUI cases
- 2consultation on forensic laboratory accreditation
- 3training for forensic toxicology professionals
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View full reportEducation
Master of Public Administration
Brandman University · 2018
Bachelor of Science in Biology
California State University, Long Beach · 2001