25 Years Experience of the Forensic Examination of Computers & Mobile Phones.
Criminal, Family and Commercial Work Across the UK.
Over 20 years Experience as Computer and Mobile Phone Forensic Expert Witnesses.
Legal Aid Accepted and ISO 9001 Accredited for 18 years.
Athena Forensics provides mobile phone forensic investigations and expert witness services for criminal, family, civil and commercial legal proceedings through the UK.
Our experts examine mobile phones, SIM cards and digital evidence to identify, preserve and report relevant evidence for use within legal cases and court proceedings.
What is a Mobile Phone Forensic Expert?
A Mobile Phone Forensic Expert is an individual who has been trained to be able to examine and investigate live and, when possible, deleted data present on mobile phones, SIM cards and memory cards for evidence. The evidence often forms part of legal proceedings and is examined without the loss or alteration of data present.
Our mobile phone forensic expert team are able to examine the data present on mobile phones, as well as any SIM cards and memory cards within them, for any data present, including text and social media messages, call records, voice recordings, photographs and videos.
It is also sometimes possible to recover such files from deleted areas of the phone, although this possibility is reduced by the efforts of the phones companies in pursuit of the privacy of the phone users.
Our experts are able to produce any forensic evidence that has been retrieved from the phones in a clear and concise format that is understandable to the client and, if required, can be used in court proceedings.
Athena Forensics are able to carry out the forensic examination of mobile phones, including the recovery of deleted data from handsets.
Mobile Phone Forensic Services
- SMS and Text Message Analysis
- Investigations of Whatsapp, Snapchat, Facebook, Messenger, Telegram and other chat apps
- Social Media Investigation
- Call Record Analysis
- Photograph and Video Examination
- Recovery of Deleted Data (where possible)
- Timeline Reconstruction
- User Activity Analysis
Mobile Phone Evidence in Legal Cases
- Criminal Proceedings
- Family Court Proceedings
- Divorce Disputes
- Fraud Investigations
- Employment Disputes
- Commercial Litigation
- CPR-Compliant Reports
- Independent Expert Opinion
- Joint Expert Instructions
- Court Attendance
- Legal Aid Work
Previous Cases Involving Mobile Phone Forensic Expert Examination
The cases involving mobile phone evidence that we are most frequently instructed in are:
- Indecent and Extreme Images
- Drugs Offences
- Family Care Proceedings
- Cell Site Mapping
- Data Theft from the Workplace
- Grooming Offences
Due to the increase in use and the capabilities of mobile phones, the demand for the examination of the within criminal, family and corporate legal proceedings increases annually.
Historically, mobile phones were only used for calls and basic text messaging, however, now they are far more advanced and allow video calling, voice recording, photographing, emailing, social media communication, gaming, file sharing and Internet browsing.
It is also possible to assess the movement and location of a phone through the use of the analysis of the call data records via cell site and call data analysis.
The records of relevance can be used and any findings included as part of a legal case to identify the general location of the phone at a certain time, the movement of the phone over a period of time, for example, whether the phone may have travelled to a particular location at a certain time, or the patterns of location of a phone, for example, to identify the likely location of residence of an individual.
Examples of previous cases that our mobile phone forensic expert team are regularly instructed are available on our previous investigations page.
Our digital forensic experts provide independent opinion based upon the data present on a device in a format that can be used jointly or by a single party family, criminal or commercial investigations and proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
A mobile phone forensic expert may be able to recover deleted text messages, call logs, photographs, videos, emails, internet history, application data, location information, and other digital evidence from mobile devices. The extent of recovery depends on the device type, operating system, and how the data was deleted.
In some cases, deleted WhatsApp messages can be recovered through forensic examination of the device, backups, cloud data, or associated digital artefacts. Recovery is not always possible and depends on factors such as device usage after deletion and the availability of backups.
Yes. Mobile phone evidence is regularly used in criminal, civil, family, employment, and commercial proceedings. To be admissible and reliable, evidence should be collected, preserved, and analysed using recognised forensic methodologies that maintain evidential integrity.
Yes. We provide independent expert witness reports for solicitors, barristers, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and private clients. Reports are prepared in accordance with applicable court rules and can be supported by expert witness testimony where required.
Mobile phone evidence is preserved using forensic acquisition techniques designed to prevent alteration of the original data. Devices are securely handled, documented, and examined using specialist forensic tools that maintain a clear chain of custody throughout the investigation.
The time required depends on the complexity of the case, the number of devices involved, the device type, and the volume of data. Simple examinations may be completed within a few days, while complex investigations can take several weeks.
We can examine a wide range of devices, including Apple iPhones, Android smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The level of access and recoverable data varies depending on the device model and security features.
Deleted text messages can sometimes be recovered from mobile devices, backups, or other digital sources. Success depends on factors such as the device model, operating system, and whether the deleted data has been overwritten.
Forensic examinations may identify communications, contacts, photographs, videos, location data, internet activity, social media content, application data, and other digital evidence relevant to an investigation.
A mobile phone forensic expert should be instructed whenever digital evidence from a mobile device may be relevant to a legal dispute, criminal investigation, internal investigation, family court matter, or regulatory proceeding.
About Athena Forensics
For information on our digital services or if you require any advice or assistance please contact a member of our team on 0330 123 4448 or via email on enquiries@athenaforensics.co.uk, further details are available on our contact us page.
Our client’s confidentiality is of the utmost importance. All correspondence is treated with discretion, from initial contact to conclusion of the matter.
We are fully aware of the significance and importance of the information that they encounter and we have been accredited to ISO 9001 for 14 years.
We are all security cleared and offer non-disclosure agreements if required.
Our premises along with our security procedures have been inspected and approved by law enforcement agencies and we do not disclose personal information to other companies or suppliers.
Our forensic experts are all security cleared and we offer non-disclosure agreements if required.
Our premises along with our security procedures have been inspected and approved by law enforcement agencies.
Athena Forensics do not disclose personal information to other companies or suppliers.
Testimonial
I have used Athena Experts on several occasions and find them to be professional, accurate and always available to clarify matters if required.
Bristol Based Solicitor.
