Nikoui and Associates

Nikoui and Associates is a Forensic Identification Services and Consulting firm made up of certified and highly skilled forensic specialists, experienced forensic instructors, and biometric experts. Our team has decades of hands-on experience in the field of fingerprint processing, analysis and identification, crime scene investigation, DNA processing, document analysis and examination, forensic photography, automated fingerprint identification (AFIS), and other biometrics services.

We provide a variety of forensic and technical services to a wide range of public and private agencies, including but not limited to, law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, public defenders, civil and criminal attorneys, insurance companies, industrial and financial businesses, and private citizens.

We have a full-functioning forensic identification laboratory on-site, and several off-site forensic laboratories, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to process, recover and document physical evidence for criminal and civil case investigations and court presentations.

We provide a variety of forensic and technical services to a wide range of public and private agencies, including but not limited to, law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, public defenders, civil and criminal attorneys, insurance companies, industrial and financial businesses, and private citizens.

We offer a range of professional forensic services centered around fingerprint processing analysis, comparison, and evaluation, all conducted by our team of highly skilled and experienced latent print examiners, certified by the International Association for Identification (IAI) and American Society of Questioned Document Examiners(ASQDE). Our expertise extends to various specialized fields, including Forensic Photography, Document and Handwriting Examination, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, as well as DNA services.

Our technical reports are delivered with clarity and conciseness, ensuring the presentation of accurate findings. Moreover, our examiners are available to provide testimony in court, either in-person or through online channels.

Beyond fingerprint processing, we excel in fingerprint recovery services, adeptly recovering and documenting prints retrieved from diverse surfaces, such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass, among others. Our capabilities extend to crime scene attendance, evidence processing, fingerprint collection, scene photography, and meticulous documentation. Additionally, we are proficient in collecting DNA samples, bodily fluids, trace evidence, and shoe prints to aid in comprehensive investigations.

To further assist in legal matters, we offer a thorough review and analysis of police crime scene reports, re-examining collected evidence to ensure a robust defense for attorneys and private investigators involved in their respective casework.

Our comprehensive fingerprint laboratory, conveniently located in the San Francisco Bay Area, serves as a full-service facility. We also have close collaboration with the associated forensic DNA, fingerprint and Document Examination laboratories, equipped to handle more complex cases, providing seamless integration and expert support when required.

If you have any further inquiries or require our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We are a highly educated, skilled, and experienced team of certified forensic practitioners with extensive real-world law enforcement experience spanning decades. Our associates possess a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise in various forensic disciplines, including:

• Forensic Fingerprint Identification
• Fingerprint Evidence Processing
• Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction
• Document Examination
• Forensic Photography
• Crime Lab Management
• DNA Recovery and Preservation
• Forensic Training
• Court Testimony
• Technical Report Writing

Additionally, our associate members have vast experience in specialized areas such as automated fingerprint identification, shoe print analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis, handwriting and signature analysis, and case review of crime scenes and fingerprint identifications performed by others.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are fully equipped to handle cases both within California and beyond its borders. We extend our services nationwide, accepting evidence from all 50 states and even from international clients.