Covington Metro · Kenton County, Northern Kentucky

Covington Digital Forensics Expert Witness.

When a case in Kenton County or the Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati-metro spillover turns on text messages, mobile forensics, or eDiscovery volume, you need a credentialed Rule 702 expert who has actually testified. Willie Kerns has spent 25+ years producing defensible forensic results for Northern Kentucky attorneys — criminal defense, family law, federal eDiscovery, and civil litigation across the region.

Credentials & Qualifications

Covington-area attorneys can verify the credentials below through the issuing bodies. Each credential reflects multi-year, hands-on forensic work — not a weekend course.

GCFE
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
SANS Institute credential for computer forensic examination and evidence handling.
GCFA
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
SANS Institute credential for advanced forensic analysis of incident response data.
EnCE
EnCase Certified Examiner
Guidance Software certification for industry-leading forensic imaging with EnCase.
25+
Years in Kentucky Courts
Qualified expert in Circuit, Family, and Federal courts across the Commonwealth.
KY
Kentucky Bar Admitted
Working familiarity with KRE 702 and KRE 901-902 admissibility procedure.
Service Areas for Covington Metro

Local rules and local volume shape the work. Below is how I scope and deliver engagements for Kenton County and Northern Kentucky matters.

See representative case studies → See the full attorney resource hub → See the statewide Kentucky expert witness hub → See the Louisville Metro (Jefferson County, Kentuckiana) expert witness page → See the Lexington-Fayette Metro (Fayette County, Central Kentucky) expert witness page → See the Bowling Green Metro (Warren County, South-Central Kentucky) expert witness page → See the Paducah / McCracken County (Western Kentucky) expert witness page → Read Willie Kerns's expert bio and credentials → Pre-engagement questions? See the attorney FAQ →

Have a Covington-area or Kenton County case that needs a forensics expert?

25 years of digital forensics in Kentucky courts. Free initial consultation for Northern Kentucky matters.

Engagement Inquiry (270) 205-4709 willie@smartpathtech.com