Joanna L. Collins

Joanna L. Collins, M.F.S. is a forensic science and investigation expert specializing in medico-legal death investigations, child abuse investigations, and crime scene management. With a career encompassing federal criminal investigations and supervisory roles, she brings a strategic and analytical framework to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating sexual assaults, assessing evidence integrity, and evaluating whether investigative procedures align with legal standards.

Ms. Collins has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across federal, state, and military jurisdictions, involving cases of sexual assault, child abuse, and medico-legal death investigations. Her Master of Forensic Sciences from The George Washington University, along with her extensive experience in forensic science, 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 forensic investigations and crime scene analysis.