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Mark Withrow

Forensic Expert Witness

Pleasanton, CA30+ years+ years experience
Security Management and Premises Liability Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Mark Withrow, Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC), Certified Medical Investigator (CMI), Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC), Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP) is a security and risk management expert specializing in premises liability and crime foreseeability litigation. With a career spanning law enforcement, security management, and forensic consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating security negligence, assessing use of force and over-escalation, and evaluating whether security standards and best practices were upheld.

Mr. Withrow has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Northern California, involving premises liability, wrongful death, and personal injury cases. His B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Rhetoric, along with certifications such as Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC) and Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving security negligence and risk mitigation.

Work Experience

Mark Withrow has over 42 years of experience in security and consulting, having founded and directed Golden State Security Consulting and California Self-Defense Consultants since 2014 and 1992, respectively. He has held significant roles such as Director of Operations at Jonin Intelligence & Protective Services, Inc., and Safety-Security Consultant at HighCom Security Services, Inc. His career also includes positions with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Energy.

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Mark Withrow is a forensic expert witness specializing in safety and security assessments for corporations.

Best Use Cases

  • 1courtroom testimony regarding security standards
  • 2consultation on workplace violence prevention
  • 3development of emergency action plans for corporations

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Education

  • B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Rhetoric

    University of California at Davis

Licenses

  • Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW)State of California, Alameda County Sheriff (CA)
  • Exposed firearm permit and guard cardBureau of Security and Investigative Services
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