August Meyer
Forensic Handwriting & Questioned Document Examiner
Professional Training, Professional Results
August Meyer is a forensic handwriting and questioned document examiner based in St. Louis, Missouri. He provides independent examination, consultation, and expert witness services involving disputed handwriting, signatures, and documents. His casework has involved matters from Nevada to New York, serving attorneys, businesses, and private clients throughout the United States.
I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone seeking assistance with questioned handwriting or document matters.
Training & Professional Involvement
Questioned Document Training
Completed the Questioned Handwriting and Document Examination Course in 2014 under the instruction of Reed Hayes, CDE. Course instruction included handwriting, signature, and questioned document examination, comparison methodology, evaluation of findings, report writing, and expert witness preparation.
International Association of Document Examiners
Member of the International Association of Document Examiners, serving as a Board Member and Chair of the Bylaws Committee.
View IADE Member Directory →Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners
Member of the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners and participant in continuing professional education through the organization.
View SAFE Member Directory →A Commitment to Growth & Contribution
Forensic document examination requires continued study, practical experience, and ongoing professional development.
Continuing Education & Proficiency Testing
Participates in weekly questioned-document study, continuing professional education, and annual proficiency testing through the International Association of Document Examiners, as well as additional forensic training through professional conferences and educational programs.
Research & Publication
August Meyer has researched and written on document copy degradation, infrared examination of ink, individual handwriting characteristics, and typeface identification. His research, case studies, and observations have been published in peer-reviewed journals of the International Association of Document Examiners and the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners.
Teaching & Presentations
August Meyer has lectured on forensic handwriting and document examination for college-level criminal justice courses and presented technical topics for professional organizations, including SAFE and IADE. Presentation topics have included copy-and-paste document examination and preparation of visual comparison exhibits.
Forensic Consultation & Expert Testimony
August Meyer provides forensic consultation in litigated matters, including examination of disputed evidence, preparation of findings and demonstrative exhibits, and consultation with retaining counsel. He has provided expert testimony in Missouri Circuit Court.
Publications & Professional Features
Selected articles and professional features published by the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners (SAFE).
Using Distinctive Letterforms for Typeface Identification in Forensic Document Examination
The Examiner • Third Quarter 2025
Overlooked Details: i-dots
SAFE Newsletter • Summer 2021
IR Light to Examine the Trail of Ink
SAFE Newsletter • Spring 2021
Experiments on Document Copy Degradation
SAFE Newsletter • Spring 2020
Reprinted in The Scientific Journal of the IADE • Volume 12A, 2025 • View IADE Publications →
Member Spotlight: August Meyer, QDE
The Examiner • Fourth Quarter 2024
Education
Scott Community College
A.A. in Criminal Justice
University of Iowa
B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Russian Language
Cochise College
A.A.S. in Intelligence Operations
Experience & Specialized Training
In addition to his forensic document examination work, August Meyer serves as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and has completed Master Level II Gang Specialist training through the National Gang Crime Research Center, with an emphasis in gang profile analysis and gang identification.
Discuss Your Matter or Request Qualifications
A current curriculum vitae and fee schedule are available to retaining counsel upon request. Contact Meyer Questioned Document Examination to discuss a case or request qualification information relevant to a particular matter.