Digital Forensics Services
Evidence You Can Trust. Answers You Can Act On
When your case depends on what’s inside a phone, computer, or online account, you need more than screenshots or assumptions. You need licensed digital forensic investigators who understand evidence handling, chain of custody, and courtroom standards.
At Global Defense Investigation (GDI), we recover, authenticate, and analyze data from mobile devices, computers, cloud accounts, and damaged media.
Our job is simple: deliver proof you can use in court, mediation, or legal negotiations.
With offices in Fairfax and Woodbridge, VA, GDI provides local support backed by nationwide capability through our investigative network.
When You Need Digital Forensics
Serving Fairfax, Woodbridge, Northern Virginia, and clients nationwide.
Most clients come to us when something critical is on a device — and they need to recover it, authenticate it, or prove it hasn’t been altered.
Common Situations
Custody & Family Law
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Video evidence of abuse or unsafe behavior
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Audio recordings that need enhancement
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Deleted texts or photos that support claims
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Authenticating a video to prove it wasn’t transferred or altered
Civil & Criminal Defense
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Confirming whether evidence is original
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Verifying timestamps, metadata, and GPS data
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Identifying spyware, hidden apps, or tampering
Fraud, Harassment & Workplace Matters
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Deleted communications
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Anonymous messages tied to a device
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Device modification or concealment of data
General Digital Concerns
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Strange activity on a device
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Suspected hacking or monitoring
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Loss of important data
Your case deserves more than assumptions. It deserves evidence.
Mobile Forensics (Phones & Mobile Devices)
Local expertise in Northern Virginia with nationwide support.
Modern cases often hinge on what lives inside a phone. We extract and analyze mobile data without damaging the device, ensuring proper chain of custody.
Services Include
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Full device extraction (texts, photos, videos, logs)
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Recovery of deleted data
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Video and photo authentication
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Hidden app & device-modification detection
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Spyware / stalkerware detection
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Jailbreak / root detection
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Metadata verification (GPS, timestamps, EXIF)
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Audio enhancement and clarification
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OS integrity checks
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Exclusive Offering
For legally owned devices requiring special handling, GDI supports encrypted device workflows that many PI firms cannot offer.
Computer Forensics (Windows & Mac)
For legal, corporate, and domestic cases in Virginia and nationwide.
Computers store far more than users realize. Our forensic process recovers documents, device history, communications, and system activity.
Services Include
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Deleted file recovery
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Email and communications analysis
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Browser history review
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External device history (USB, drives)
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Malware/spyware detection
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System modification detection
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Log & activity timeline reconstruction
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Metadata authentication
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Ideal for workplace investigations, fraud, cyber-harassment, and domestic cases.
Cyber Forensics (Online Accounts & Digital Activity)
Local cases | Multi-state cases | Federal-level coordination.
Cyber forensics focuses on the online actions behind a device — the digital trail people leave behind.
Services Include
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Cloud account analysis (Google, iCloud, social platforms)
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Social media metadata review
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IP, login, and access pattern analysis
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Suspicious account verification
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Online harassment investigations
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Device-to-account attribution
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Network anomaly detection
If your case involves online behavior, we uncover the digital breadcrumbs that tell the real story.
Data Recovery (Phones, Computers & External Media)
For damaged, deleted, corrupted, or intentionally erased data.
This is not IT recovery — this is forensic-grade recovery designed to hold up in court.
Recovered Data May Include
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Photos and videos
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Text messages and call logs
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Deleted files and documents
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Emails and app data
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Contacts
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Voicemail
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Timeline and activity records
Every recovery is handled with proper evidence procedures and documentation.
​Your Forensic Report: Court-Ready & Clear
When our work is complete, you receive a professional findings report designed for attorneys, judges, and legal teams.
Your report may include:
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Verified findings
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Authentication results
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Metadata insights
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Evidence handling documentation
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Chain-of-custody information
You won’t receive confusing technical jargon — just clear, defensible evidence.
Why Clients Trust GDI
Licensed Investigators in Virginia, Trusted Nationwide
Evidence-Driven, Not IT-Driven
Strict Confidentiality & Discretion
Court-Admissible Forensic Methods
Rapid Response for Urgent Case
Compassionate support in custody and domestic matters
Your case depends on proof. We deliver it.
