Lars Daniel is a digital forensics expert and expert witness with more than 17 years in the field. He is Director of Digital Forensics and AI at Rimkus, where he leads the digital forensics practice. He testifies in state, federal, and international courts across digital, computer, cell phone, video, photo, and audio forensics, in both criminal and civil cases, for defense and prosecution, plaintiffs and defendants alike.
His career has tracked the field's hardest evidence questions as they arrive: early mobile device forensics, then cloud and Internet of Things data, and now AI-generated media and deepfakes. He has held leadership roles at major forensics firms, building teams of examiners drawn from Homeland Security, the Secret Service, and federal and state High-Tech Crime task forces.
Lars has trained thousands of attorneys and claims professionals, delivering more than 400 Continuing Legal Education and Continuing Education classes. His teaching makes dense forensic material useful to the non-technical professionals who have to act on it the next morning.
He writes the digital forensics column at Forbes, covering AI evidence, deepfakes, cell phone forensics, expert testimony, and the practical impact of new technology on litigation and claims work. He is the author of "The Trucking Defense Guide to Cell Phone Forensics" and co-author of "Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals" and "Digital Forensics Trial Graphics." He keynotes legal and insurance conferences across the United States and publishes a LinkedIn newsletter widely read across the legal and insurance industries.
At a glance
- Director of Digital Forensics and AI at Rimkus, based in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Digital forensics expert witness with more than 17 years of experience; qualified in state, federal, and international courts
- Forbes contributor: the digital forensics column, covering AI evidence, deepfakes, and cell phone forensics
- Author of three digital forensics books
- More than 400 CLE and CE classes taught to attorneys and claims professionals
- Certifications: EnCE, CCO, CCPA, CIPTS, CTNS, CTA, CWA
Credentials and certifications
- EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
- Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO)
- Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)
- Certified IP Telecom Network Specialist (CIPTS)
- Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist (CTNS)
- Certified Telecommunications Analyst (CTA)
- Certified Wireless Analyst (CWA)
The Forbes column
Lars writes the digital forensics column at Forbes. The full archive lives on this site, organized by topic: AI Evidence & Deepfakes, Cell Phone Forensics, Digital Evidence & Expert Testimony, Trucking Litigation, and Privacy & Cybersecurity.
Books
The Trucking Defense Guide to Cell Phone Forensics: From Rapid Response to the Courtroom (2025).
Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals: Understanding Digital Evidence from the Warrant to the Courtroom (Syngress, 2011), co-authored with Larry Daniel.
Digital Forensics Trial Graphics: Teaching the Jury through Effective Use of Visuals (Academic Press, 2017), co-authored with John Sammons.
Guides and templates
Free resources for attorneys and claims professionals, including a cell phone preservation letter, iPhone and Android rapid-response preservation guides, and an AI workflow guide, are in the Guides & Templates section.
Video
Lars publishes short explainers on digital evidence, deepfakes, and cell phone forensics on YouTube and LinkedIn. The archive is in the Videos section.
Speaking and media
Lars keynotes legal and insurance conferences across the United States and appears on television news as an on-air expert on the digital evidence in high-profile trials. For speaking inquiries, contact the Executive Speakers Bureau or reach out on LinkedIn.
Casework and expert engagements
For expert witness work and forensic examinations, contact Lars through his Rimkus profile or by email at lars.daniel@rimkus.com.