Our Team
Our experts have more than 30 years of combined experience in Forensic Serology and DNA analysis as laboratory practitioners. Our experience encompasses all aspects of forensic biology cases from deciding which items were submitted to the laboratory for analysis to testifying in court. We have experience in crime scene sample collection and analysis of crime scene photographs. We have provided training to law enforcement personnel and officers of the court. We are very familiar with the way the police, medical examiners, forensic laboratories and the court system interact.
Over our years of experience, we have prepared for dozens of audits including FBI QAS, ASCLD/LAB and ANAB to ISO 17025 standards, and NDIS. Both of our experts were CODIS users, went through annual NDIS eligibility training and are familiar with the criteria for CODIS sample entry.
Jaime Rodrigues
Jaime Rodrigues (M.S.) has over 17 years of experience in Forensic Biology, analyzing 1,000+ complex criminal cases. Her expertise includes evidence examination, serology, DNA testing, results interpretation, and statistical analysis. She is an experienced expert witness. Jaime has also written laboratory SOPs and policies, helped labs prepare for FBI, ASCLD/LAB, and ANAB audits, and stayed current with emerging technologies through continuing education. She is a member of the AAFS and NEAFS.
Maria Tsocanos
Maria Tsocanos is a Forensic DNA Expert with 15+ years of experience, having worked on 1,000+ complex criminal cases. She has trained law enforcement, managed cold cases, and provided expert testimony in New York courts. A leader in the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists, Maria has held key roles, including president and ethics chair, demonstrating her dedication to advancing forensic science.