When evidence integrity is everything, trust a lab with 14 years of forensic recovery experience. Full chain-of-custody documentation. Legal-grade handling accepted by courts across Canada and the United States.
We understand the weight of what is at stake. When data carries legal significance, recovery must follow protocols that courts recognize and opposing counsel cannot challenge. Our London, Ontario lab has supported forensic cases for law firms, corporations, and government agencies since 2009.
From intake to final delivery, every touchpoint is recorded. We produce a complete chain-of-custody log that tracks who handled the device, when, and what actions were taken — the backbone of admissible evidence.
Your device is treated as evidence from the moment it arrives. We create forensic images (bit-for-bit copies) before any recovery work begins, preserving the original state of the media for legal proceedings.
We deliver detailed forensic reports suitable for court submission. Reports include methodology, findings, file listings, metadata analysis, and hash verifications — formatted for legal counsel and prepared for scrutiny.
Files that were deleted, formatted, or hidden can often be recovered. Our engineers use forensic-grade tools to locate and restore data from storage media — even after deliberate attempts to erase it.
We extract and analyze file metadata — timestamps, authorship, modification history, GPS coordinates, and access logs. This data often proves critical in establishing timelines and verifying document authenticity in legal disputes.
Smartphones and tablets contain vast amounts of evidence — messages, call logs, location data, photos, and app data. We extract and preserve mobile device data with the same forensic rigor applied to traditional storage media.
Chain of Custody. Every Step. Documented. From intake to courtroom — nothing is left to chance.
Whether you represent a client in litigation or are managing an internal investigation, our forensic process is built to meet your evidentiary requirements.
We work directly with litigation teams to recover and preserve digital evidence. Our reports are formatted for court submission and we coordinate with legal counsel on case-specific requirements and deadlines.
In-house counsel rely on us for internal investigations, litigation holds, and compliance matters. We provide forensic analysis that stands up to external audit and legal challenge.
Employee misconduct, IP theft, or policy violations — we recover evidence from company devices while maintaining strict confidentiality and documentation standards required for employment proceedings.
We assist law enforcement agencies with digital evidence recovery from seized devices. Our chain-of-custody protocols meet the evidentiary standards required for criminal proceedings.
Divorce proceedings, custody disputes, contract disputes, and civil claims increasingly involve digital evidence. We recover and document data from personal devices, computers, and cloud-linked storage for civil and family courts.
Wrongful termination, non-compete violations, trade secret disputes — we recover electronic evidence from employee devices and company systems with documentation that meets tribunal and court requirements.
Not all data recovery is created equal. When digital evidence is presented in court, opposing counsel will scrutinize how that evidence was collected, handled, and preserved. If the process is flawed, the evidence may be excluded — regardless of what it contains.
Court-admissible data recovery requires three things: an unbroken chain of custody, forensically sound imaging techniques, and thorough documentation at every stage. The goal is to prove that the evidence presented in court is an accurate, unaltered representation of the original data.
Our lab follows these standards as a matter of standard procedure — not as an afterthought. From the moment your device arrives at our 341 Talbot Street facility in London, Ontario, it enters a controlled forensic workflow designed to withstand legal challenge.
Forensic recovery demands more than technical skill. It requires a controlled, secure environment where evidence integrity is guaranteed at every stage. Our London, Ontario lab was built for exactly this.
Our Tier 3 cleanroom maintains fewer than 100 airborne particles per cubic foot — the same standard used in semiconductor fabrication. This prevents physical contamination of storage media during forensic examination. Temperature, humidity, and electrostatic discharge are controlled at all times. Every device is processed inside this environment by trained engineers wearing full cleanroom protective equipment.
Every device that enters our facility is logged into our chain-of-custody system immediately upon arrival. We record the device condition, serial numbers, unique identifiers, and the identity of every person who handles it. This documentation continues through every stage of the forensic process and is included in the final report delivered to counsel.
Every member of our team operates under a signed non-disclosure agreement. Lab access is restricted to authorized personnel only. Client data is stored on encrypted systems and deleted from our servers upon confirmation of receipt. We are fully PIPEDA compliant and follow strict privacy protocols for both Canadian and American clients.
Your device ships to our lab via free prepaid UPS, fully insured. Upon arrival, we log it into our chain-of-custody system — recording condition, serial numbers, and timestamps. The $450 assessment fee covers this initial forensic intake and diagnostic.
Before any recovery work begins, we create a bit-for-bit forensic image of the original device. This preserves the original evidence in its unaltered state. All subsequent analysis is performed on the forensic copy — never the original media.
Our engineers perform comprehensive forensic analysis inside our ISO Class 100 cleanroom. We recover deleted files, analyze metadata, reconstruct file systems, and extract data from damaged or corrupted sectors using forensic-grade tools.
We prepare a detailed forensic report documenting methodology, tools used, chain of custody, findings, and hash verifications. Reports are formatted for legal counsel and prepared for court submission. You review the recovered file list before final delivery.
Recovered data and forensic reports are delivered on encrypted media or via secure transfer. The original device and all copies are handled per your instructions. We delete all data from our systems upon your written confirmation of receipt.
Forensic recovery carries significant responsibility. We believe in full transparency — you know the cost before work begins, and every step of the process is documented for your legal team. Our $450 assessment fee is credited toward recovery if you proceed.
Yes. Our forensic recovery process follows strict chain-of-custody protocols recognized by courts across Canada and the United States. Every step is documented — from device intake through evidence handling, recovery, and final reporting. Our documentation has been accepted in civil, family, employment, and criminal proceedings. The key to admissibility is proving that the evidence was not altered, and our process is designed to do exactly that.
Chain of custody is a documented, unbroken record of who handled a piece of evidence, when, and what was done to it at each stage. In legal proceedings, opposing counsel can challenge evidence if the chain of custody is broken or poorly documented. Our process ensures airtight documentation from the moment your device arrives at our lab until the final forensic report is delivered to your legal team.
In many cases, yes. When files are deleted — even after a format or factory reset — the underlying data often remains on the storage medium until it is physically overwritten. Our forensic engineers use specialized tools to recover deleted files, hidden partitions, and residual data that standard software cannot access. The success rate depends on what has happened to the device since deletion, but our 96% overall recovery rate reflects our ability to recover data others cannot.
Most forensic cases are completed within 5 to 10 business days, depending on the complexity and size of the storage device. Rush and priority service is available for time-sensitive litigation deadlines. We provide regular status updates throughout the process and can accommodate court-imposed deadlines when possible. Call 1-888-749-3786 to discuss your timeline.
The forensic assessment fee is $450 USD, paid upfront. This covers the detailed cleanroom diagnostic and initial forensic examination inside our ISO Class 100 lab. If you proceed with full recovery, the entire $450 is credited toward your total recovery cost. Final pricing depends on the complexity of the case, the type of device, and the scope of forensic work required. We provide a detailed quote before any recovery work begins.
We perform forensic recovery on virtually all digital storage devices: internal and external hard drives (all makes, all capacities), solid-state drives (SATA, NVMe, M.2), RAID arrays and NAS devices, USB flash drives, SD and microSD cards, mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. If it stores digital data, we can examine it forensically inside our cleanroom.
Our forensic documentation and chain-of-custody procedures meet the evidentiary standards of courts across Canada and the United States, including provincial and state courts, federal courts, family courts, and employment tribunals. We prepare reports that meet the requirements of counsel and the rules of evidence in the relevant jurisdiction. Our team has supported cases in Ontario, across Canada, and throughout the US.
Yes. We regularly work with law firms, in-house corporate counsel, and HR departments across Canada and the United States. We understand the evidentiary requirements of litigation, and our team communicates directly with legal counsel to ensure our forensic reports meet the specific requirements of each case. We can provide expert declarations and testimony when needed. Contact us at 1-888-749-3786 to discuss your case confidentially.
Our team handles every inquiry with the discretion and professionalism your case demands. Whether you represent a client, manage an internal matter, or need forensic support for litigation — we are here to help.
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