About Us

Borders McLaughlin is a very unique and unusual firm.  The partners and professional staff members have specialized experience which is not commonly found in similar firms. Our partners are recognized as industry leaders with expertise and experience most experts cannot match.

Our multi-disciplinary team includes professional investigators, forensics interviewers, computer forensic examiners, mental health clinicians, electronic discovery staff and legal counsel. For every case handled by Borders McLaughlin, the right team with the proper expertise is utilized to ensure the best possible outcome.

Borders McLaughlin provides evidence-based risk assessments in high risk family and juvenile law matters, determining the risk to the child and/or parent, and providing fast and reliable results to the parties involved. Our team of highly qualified and experienced experts work together to conduct the research needed to ensure the clients rights are protected and fairly represented, quickly and effectively.

In addition, Borders McLaughlin offers computer forensics and electronic discovery services.  The firm has a secure state-of-the-art fully functioning computer forensic laboratory equipped with the most up-to-date technology.  Using the latest technology available, the computer forensic team provides services to governmental agencies, law enforcement, corporations and private clients globally.

Borders McLaughlin is proud to have earned the reputation as industry leaders throughout the United States. Combined, Borders McLaughlin has over 50 years of extensive experience in law enforcement, social work assessments, computer forensics, forensic interviewing and expert testimony in criminal, civil, juvenile and family courts. Borders McLaughlin is authorized to use MOSAIC®, a computer-assisted assessment method that provides guidance in the evaluation of situations that may escalate to violence.

When a client secures our services, they can be assured that their case will be handled with the utmost attention and dedication. Most cases begin with a consultation, at which point the team will meet to discuss the tasks to be addressed and the appropriate delegation of these responsibilities. Due to the varied expertise at our firm, a case can be simultaneously investigated from multiple points of interest. This increases the speed and accuracy of complex cases, bringing a faster resolution end to an often lengthy and exhausting court process.

We have assessed and consulted on several high profile criminal, civil, and family law cases in which our expertise was the determining factor in the outcome. The experience we offer can change the whole case dynamic when dealing with these highly sensitive matters.

Our firm consults with several law enforcement agencies, medical groups, mental health professionals, and attorney groups throughout Southern California. Our commitment to technology, superior services, accurate results, and the prediction and prevention of violence makes us the only choice when dealing with allegations or incidents involving abuse.