Can a Handwriting Expert Be Wrong? A Dallas, Texas Reality Check
By Bart Baggett, Forensic Document Examiner | Serving Dallas, Texas and beyond
Absolutely. Any witness can be wrong—handwriting experts included. And in a high-stakes situation (like a will dispute or a signature fight here in Dallas), mistakes matter. That’s why you hire the best expert you can afford, and you make sure they’re actually qualified… not just “confident on LinkedIn.”
Why Courts Challenge Expert Witnesses
Obviously, it depends on the expert. But in courtroom situations, there’s a reason we have trials, cross-examinations, and attorneys poking at credibility. It’s because no witness is infallible—errors are always possible.
(more…)