Unwavering Commitment to Forensic Integrity and Insight
At Independent Forensic Services (IFS), we provide impartial, scientifically rigorous forensic analysis to support legal professionals, law enforcement, and government agencies. Led by forensic biologist Jae Gerhard, our team of highly skilled and sought after forensic experts specialises in evaluating complex forensic evidence, ensuring its reliability, and presenting clear, defensible findings in court.
With over 20 years of experience, Jae has worked on thousands of operational cases and has appeared as an expert witness in courts across Australia and internationally. Her career includes contributions to some of the most significant forensic investigations in modern history, including the 2002 Bali Bombings and the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami disaster victim identification efforts.
At IFS, we are committed to delivering independent forensic expertise across multiple disciplines, including forensic biology, DNA analysis and interpretation, STRmix™, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, fingerprint examination, and forensic pathology. Our work extends to criminal, coronial, and Commission of Inquiry matters, ensuring every case is evaluated with scientific precision, integrity, and independence.
We work exclusively with legal professionals, coroners, and government agencies, providing expert forensic opinions, case evaluations, and courtroom expert evidence that uphold the highest standards of forensic science.
Whether you require independent evidence review, expert advice, or professional testimony, IFS is dedicated to ensuring forensic science serves the pursuit of truth and justice.
How We Can Help You
With Independent Forensic Services, you gain access to a team of experts.
An Expert Team Lead by Jae Gerhard
Jae Gerhard is a Forensic DNA Expert and the Principal Forensic Scientist at Independent Forensic Services, bringing over two decades of frontline experience in forensic biology. She has worked on some of Australia’s most complex and high‑profile cases with the Australian Federal Police and New South Wales Police, as well as international disaster victim identification operations in Bali and Thailand.
Specialising in DNA analysis, STRmix™, biological fluid examination, and bloodstain pattern interpretation, Jae now works independently with criminal defence teams to review and challenge forensic evidence. Her mission is simple: to ensure the science presented in court is accurate, balanced, and truly understood.