About Forensic Access
Independent forensic expertise, delivered with clarity and objectivity
Forensic Access provides independent forensic science, expert interpretation and training to support the criminal justice system. We work with legal professionals, investigators and organisations where forensic evidence is complex, contested or central to the issues in dispute.
Our work is grounded in scientific rigour, transparency and objectivity. We are instructed to assist the court by ensuring forensic evidence is properly understood and fairly interpreted within its correct scientific and legal context.
Our purpose
Forensic Access exists to support fair and informed decision-making within the criminal justice system. Our role is not to advocate for a particular outcome, but to provide balanced, independent expert opinion that assists courts and legal teams in evaluating forensic evidence.
We are routinely instructed to review and interpret forensic findings, assess competing propositions and advise on evidential strengths and limitations. Our approach is measured, proportionate and aligned with court expectations.
Our expertise
Our work is delivered through a network of experienced, court-going forensic scientists across a wide range of disciplines, including forensic biology and DNA, firearms and ballistics, blood pattern analysis, crime scene interpretation, toxicology and digital evidence. Our services also include a range of medical disciplines, including pathology and psychology.
Many of our experts have extensive backgrounds working within prosecution forensic service providers, alongside delivering independent expert services. This breadth of experience provides a detailed understanding of forensic processes, laboratory practice and evidential standards, while underpinning our commitment to impartial, objective interpretation.
Experts are selected based on the specific scientific and evidential issues raised in each case.
Casework management
Every instruction is supported by dedicated casework management, providing continuity and oversight from initial enquiry through to delivery of expert evidence.
Our casework team works closely with legal professionals and independent experts to ensure instructions are clearly scoped, progressed efficiently and managed in line with court requirements. This structured approach allows forensic input to remain focused, proportionate and responsive to the needs of each case.
Training and professional development
Training is a core part of Forensic Access. We deliver forensic training and CPD designed to support legal professionals, investigators and forensic practitioners in understanding, evaluating and working with forensic evidence.
Our training is delivered by practising forensic scientists and expert witnesses and reflects the same principles that underpin our casework: scientific rigour, clarity of interpretation and relevance to legal decision-making.
Quality and standards
Forensic Access is committed to maintaining high standards of professional practice and quality. We work with accredited laboratories and specialists, and our experts operate in accordance with relevant guidance, codes of practice and court expectations.
Quality assurance is embedded throughout our work, from expert selection and instruction scoping through to report review and delivery.
Professional Memberships and Accredited Training
Across our team, we are proud to include experts who hold membership of respected professional bodies, including the Royal Anthropological Institute and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
These memberships reflect the depth of specialist knowledge within our wider expert network and our commitment to maintaining high standards of professional practice across the disciplines in which we work.
We also offer selected webinars and training accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, supporting ongoing learning and professional competence for individuals working across the criminal justice system.
Part of Analytical Expert Labs
Forensic Access is part of Analytical Expert Labs, a group that brings together specialist forensic and analytical science laboratories, serving a range of customers across the criminal justice (prosecution and defence), family law, heathcare and pharmaceutical end markets.
Being part of Analytical Expert Labs allows us to draw on wider scientific expertise and laboratory capability where cases require a multidisciplinary approach. This strengthens the support available to our clients while preserving the independence and objectivity that define Forensic Access.
Working with Forensic Access
If you would like to discuss an instruction, seek expert advice or learn more about our work, our team is here to help.
We're Hiring
Laboratory Manager (Operations & Contracts)
Wantage, Oxfordshire
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Manager to join our growing team.
Bid Manager
Wantage, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager to join our growing team, supporting all businesses in the group.
What Our Customers Say
“Thank you for your work in relation to the joint report, the whole team is very grateful. Thank you so much for your help and please pass on our thanks to your firearms expert.”
"I am consistently impressed by the quality of expert reports I receive through Forensic Access. Whether in toxicology, psychiatric reports or traffic reconstruction, the level of experience of the experts is consistently strong. We can be confident in their ability to give evidence in court if / when required."
"Forensic Access provided an excellent service with regards to our enquiry, which was impressive and very appreciated. The casework manager for our case was very professional and courteous."
"I have used Forensic Access for many years, instructing a wide range of experts. Every person I have dealt with has been helpful, friendly, and kind. I am impressed by the quality of the experts."
"The Forensic Access experts we have instructed have been extremely knowledgeable, informative, easy to work with and able to explain complex topics in straightforward language that the court and juries are able to understand. We have no hesitation in using the same experts for future cases."
"I consistently receive helpful same day responses, which is invaluable because it allows me to know exactly where I stand. The fact that they usually have multiple experts available, allowing me to obtain two quotes for legal aid applications, is also extremely helpful."
Get in touch
Let's talk
**Please note that we can only take instruction via a Barrister or Solicitor, we do not take instruction directly from private individuals.
We are always interested in talking to experienced forensic scientists with a minimum of 5 years of forensic science work who are interested in working as Consultants to undertake ad-hoc work for us.
Call us
01235 774870
Email us
science@forensic-access.co.uk