Expert Forensic Consultant & Fingerprint Witness.
Forensic Fingerprint Expert Witness for Criminal & Civil Cases Nationwide
Attorneys across the United States rely on Frank Rodgers for independent forensic fingerprint analysis, expert testimony, and AFIS-related case review. As a veteran examiner who was instrumental in the creation, development, and initial funding of the Phoenix AFIS program, he brings rare historical and technical insight that strengthens case strategy and exposes weaknesses in opposing evidence.
Whether your case involves latent prints, tenprints, AFIS error concerns, misidentifications, or wrongful conviction review, you’ll receive objective, defensible, and court-ready expertise backed by decades of real-world forensic leadership.
Trusted by defense attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors, and civil litigators nationwide.
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Independent Forensic Fingerprint Consulting for Legal Professionals
Frank Rodgers is a nationally recognized forensic fingerprint examiner and expert witness, trusted by attorneys nationwide for independent reviews of fingerprint evidence.
As someone who was instrumental in the creation, development, and initial funding of Phoenix’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), Frank brings rare insight into how fingerprint technology and human decision-making intersect — and where errors can occur.
Attorneys rely on him for objective analysis that strengthens case strategy, exposes weaknesses in opposing evidence, and supports clear, defensible courtroom testimony.
Do you provide independent reviews of previously examined fingerprint evidence?
Yes. We provide objective, independent analysis of fingerprint evidence, including review of prior examiner conclusions, methodology, suitability assessments, and any supporting documentation.
Can you assist in identifying potential AFIS or examiner errors?
Absolutely. We routinely review AFIS workflows, candidate lists, and examiner charts to identify errors, overstatements, or deviations from forensic standards.
Do you work with public defenders and innocence organizations?
Yes. We frequently assist public defenders, innocence projects, and wrongful-conviction attorneys with evidence review and expert consultation.
Can you help evaluate whether fingerprint evidence meets admissibility standards?
Yes. We evaluate compliance with accepted forensic methodology (ACE-V), documentation requirements, ASTM standards, and admissibility criteria.
Do you offer pre-trial consultation to help attorneys understand the strengths or weaknesses of fingerprint evidence?
Yes. We provide strategic consultation to help attorneys understand how fingerprint evidence may impact their case, and how it may be challenged or supported in court.
Are remote consultations and digital evidence reviews available?
Yes. All case materials—including reports, photographs, charts, and examiner notes—can be reviewed electronically for fast turnaround.
AFIS Development Expertise
Instrumental in the creation, development, and funding of the Phoenix AFIS program.
30+ Years of Forensic Work
Extensive experience in latent prints, tenprints, comparisons, and forensic procedures.
Trusted by Attorneys Nationwide
Independent, objective analysis for criminal and civil cases across the U.S.
About the Expert
Frank Rodgers — Forensic Fingerprint Examiner & Nationwide Expert Witness
Frank Rodgers is a nationally recognized forensic fingerprint examiner, expert witness, and independent consultant with decades of experience in the analysis, comparison, and interpretation of fingerprint evidence. His career spans both the early era of modern forensic fingerprint science and the technological evolution that shaped today’s investigative standards.
He provides attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors, innocence organizations, and civil litigation teams with objective, defensible, and scientifically grounded forensic expertise. His work emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and independence—qualities highly valued in both criminal and civil courtrooms.
A Key Figure in the Development of Phoenix’s AFIS Program
One of the defining achievements in Frank Rodgers’ career was his instrumental role in the creation, development, and initial funding of the Phoenix Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)—one of the earliest major mu
Forensic Fingerprint Expert Witness — Nationwide
Objective, defensible, and court-ready analysis from an expert with decades of forensic fingerprint experience, including a pivotal role in the creation and development of Phoenix’s AFIS system.
Whether your case involves latent prints, tenprints, AFIS errors, or wrongful conviction review, you’ll receive unbiased, scientifically grounded expertise.
Available for Comparative Analysis:
AFIS
Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) have transformed fingerprint analysis and identification. AFIS scans and digitizes prints, storing them in a database that uses advanced algorithms and software to quickly and accurately find matches in criminal investigations. Widely used in law enforcement, AFIS is a powerful and effective tool in fighting crime.
Inked Prints
Inked prints are a reliable way to capture fingerprints. The process involves inking the fingers and pressing them onto special cards, creating detailed and accurate prints. This method is widely used for legal purposes, background checks, and job applications due to its accuracy and reliability.
Latent Prints
Latent prints are crucial evidence for forensic teams, as they contain hidden fingerprints not visible to the naked eye. These prints, left by oils, sweat, or bodily fluids, can be uncovered with the right methods to help identify suspects or link people to crime scenes, providing key information to solve tough cases.
Laser - Forensic Light System: The Advanced Technology for Accurate Investigation
A forensic light system is a key tool in crime investigations, used to find and analyze evidence at crime scenes. By emitting different light wavelengths, it reveals hidden details like fingerprints, bodily fluids, and fibers, which help identify suspects and gather evidence. It is often used with other forensic methods to give a fuller picture of a crime scene and aid in a thorough investigation.
Advanced Techniques for Enhancing Images Professionally
Utilizing advanced techniques like adjusting brightness, contrast, and sharpness, reducing noise to the lowest levels possible, and enhancing the finest details in images, the process of image enhancement aims to make visuals more informative and provide unprecedented details. This aids investigators in analyzing crucial details more effectively, facilitating the identification of suspects, documenting evidence with unparalleled quality, and reconstructing crime scenes with unmatched accuracy.
Trained and Highly Qualified Expert Witness with experience in both Criminal and Civil Cases
Municipal Courts
Municipal courts are essential pillars of the justice system that serve the local community by addressing and resolving cases related to city ordinances, traffic violations, and other minor offenses effectively and efficiently.
Justice Courts
Justice courts are similar to municipal courts in that they handle a variety of cases within their communities, but they specialize in hearing cases related to county or state ordinances, providing an in-depth knowledge of local laws and regulations.
Superior Courts
Superior courts are esteemed state courts with jurisdiction over a wide range of complex criminal and civil cases, including but not limited to appeals from lower courts.
Federal Court
Federal courts are imperative keystone institutions in the national judicial system, exuding jurisdiction over cases of paramount importance that involve federal law or the US Constitution.
Why Attorneys Choose Frank Rodgers
Decades of Expertise
Thousands of latent and tenprint examinations across criminal and civil cases.
AFIS Development Background
Helped create and fund the Phoenix AFIS program — rare historical and technical insight.
Independent & Unbiased
Not tied to law enforcement — fully objective forensic review attorneys can trust.
Core Services
Comprehensive fingerprint analysis and expert testimony services for criminal and civil cases:
- Latent print analysis & suitability assessment
- Tenprint review & verification
- Fingerprint comparison & exclusion opinions
- AFIS error analysis & candidate list review
- Independent review of previous examiner conclusions
- Wrongful conviction & innocence case evaluations
- Pre-trial consultation & cross-examination strategy
- Expert witness testimony (nationwide)
How It Works
Step 1 — Submit Case Materials
Attorneys securely upload reports, photos, latent print images, examiner notes, and AFIS printouts. Digital submission is accepted from anywhere in the U.S.
Step 2 — Independent Forensic Review
Frank Rodgers conducts an objective ACE-V-based review of the evidence, assessing methodology, documentation, AFIS involvement, and prior examiner conclusions.
Step 3 — Findings & Strategy Consultation
Frank explains findings clearly and strategically, identifying strengths, weaknesses, potential errors, and opportunities for admissibility or challenge.
Step 4 — Written Expert Opinion (If Needed)
Attorney-Focused Support
Frank identifies methodological errors, documentation gaps, AFIS workflow vulnerabilities, and scientific inconsistencies in fingerprint evidence. He provides clear, strategic guidance that supports admissibility, cross-examination preparation, and courtroom clarity.
About Frank Rodgers
With decades of experience in forensic fingerprint identification and an instrumental role in the development of Phoenix’s AFIS system, Frank brings deep expertise to every case he reviews.
His independent practice now serves attorneys nationwide, providing unbiased, defensible, and methodologically sound forensic analysis in criminal and civil matters.
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