Blackfish Intelligence
A Maven in Modern Investigations

At the cutting edge of modern law enforcement and corporate litigation, Blackfish Intelligence distinguishes itself as an investigations and digital forensics firm offering services spanning family, criminal, corporate and civil law.

Harnessing advanced technologies and expert insights, it navigates the complexities of today's legal landscape with precision and reliability.

"We are a comprehensive lab with a team of certified criminal defense investigators with expansive capabilities,” says Trent Forbes, founding partner and digital forensics lab manager. “We use digital forensics to deliver crucial insights in criminal cases.”

Founded on more than two decades of collective law enforcement experience, Blackfish Intelligence specializes in cybercrime, computer forensics, and accident reconstruction. Forensic expertise is combined with advanced technology to meticulously examine digital footprints. Specialized skills, along with diverse certifications, such as CCFP, CISSP and CFCE, enable Blackfish Intelligence to deliver reliable digital evidence and expert testimony crucial for criminal and corporate litigation.

Its extensive expertise in extracting information from various devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and other digital media sets it apart. It uses Cellebrite, the industry standard for mobile device collections. With a premium license allowing robust, full file system collections that surpass standard versions, the advanced software uncovers additional evidence from electronic files.
At the forefront of adapting to significant changes in digital forensics, Blackfish Intelligence emphasizes the growing importance of device-level data, especially as major cell phone providers like Google and Apple no longer store data on their servers.

Using tools like Cell Hawk, an industry-standard program, Blackfish Intelligence specializes in call detail records and geolocation analysis, extracting data from devices in constant communication with networks, cell towers, and GPS satellites. It accesses location data from phones and providers such as T-Mobile and Verizon with precision and reliability.

At a critical juncture, Blackfish Intelligence played a pivotal role in a high-stakes capital murder case, analyzing extensive sets of cell phone records. The forensic analysis conclusively revealed discrepancies that led to the discovery of the client's deception. Armed with this crucial evidence, the legal team effectively negotiated a plea deal, securing a favorable outcome that averted the risk of a capital murder conviction.

Certified in accident reconstruction and backed by nine years of rigorous training in traffic enforcement, the company operates with a collaborative team model. It integrates accident reconstruction and fraud examination internally, ensuring thorough investigations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Blackfish Intelligence's expertise also extends to vehicle digital forensics, distinguishing it in Texas. The team regularly serves as expert witnesses in family, corporate and criminal cases, offering crucial trial support to attorneys by deciphering complex digital evidence.

In a notable instance, it aided a client dealing with $150,000 stolen through manipulation of the banking system. When the FBI faced resource limitations, the Blackfish digital forensics lab stepped in. It conducted a thorough investigation, extracting data from the computers of two suspects and effectively linking them to the illegal wire transfer. This critical evidence uncovered the perpetrator's method, enabling the FBI to advance the case.

We are a comprehensive lab with a team of certified criminal defense investigators with expansive capabilities. We use digital forensics to deliver crucial insights in criminal cases

Another key focus is on technical surveillance countermeasures. In one case, a woman suspected someone was spying on her. Using radio frequency detection devices and physical searches, Blackfish discovered listening devices hidden in her walls, addressing and resolving her concerns.

Using advanced forensic techniques to handle data recovery, it creates a bit-for-bit copy of the drive in question, ensuring no changes to the original data. The technique combines advanced software and hardware to facilitate the recovery of deleted files by analyzing unallocated space on the drive.

Driven by a commitment to excellence and truth, Blackfish Intelligence exemplifies dedication to unraveling complex criminal cases and untangling corporate fraud. With a comprehensive understanding of legal requirements and a track record of success, it has become the industry's choice for reliable digital forensics solutions.