Don Lehew- Accurate Forensic Lab

Don works with attorneys, prosecutors, businesses, organizations, and individuals to examine questioned documents and detect forgeries. He is an active member of these organizations and has often asked to either train or testify on behalf of law enforcement groups: Board of American Forensic Document Examiners; State of Texas Attorney General; East Texas Police Academy; Texas State Bar Association

The American Board of Forensic Document Examiners, Inc. (ABFDE) was established in 1977. The Boards objectives are two-fold: to establish, maintain and enhance standards of qualification for those who practice forensic document examination, and to certify applicants who comply with ABFDE requirements for this expertise. In doing so, the Board aims to safeguard the public interest by ensuring that anyone who claims to be a specialist in forensic document examination does, in fact, possess the necessary skills and qualifications.

Education

Christian College of the Southwest North Texas State University
Major: Physical Education
Minor: English

Professional Associations Current:

1. American Board of Forensic Examiners, Fellow of the Board
2. American Board of Forensic Examiners, Lifetime Member
3. Texas Police Association

Past Affiliations:

1. National Questioned Document Association
2. National Bureau of Document Examiners
3. The Institute of Graphological Science

Professional Seminars Completed

The Institute of Graphological Science, Texas State License #3728 (Texas Education Agency) Certificate on October 10, 1987
The-Institute of Graphological Science, Texas State License #3728 (Texas Education Agency) Completed on March 11, 1988
Clampitt Paper Company, Inc. Paper Knowledge. A course in how paper is made. Completed February 11, 1989. Taught by Henry Phillips and Bill Dophid
The National Bureau of Document Examiners, Manhattan, New York. Director: Felix Kline.
The Institute of Graphological Science, Texas State License #3728 (Texas EducationAgency) Certificate on October 29, 1989 Taught by: Dr. Mary Lynn Bryden
The National Questioned Document Association. Certificate on September 29, 1990. Taught by Dr. Ray Walker
Texas Crime Prevention Association, Wichita Falls, Texas
Texas Crime Prevention Association, Midland Odessa, Texas
American Academy of Forensic Science, February 1994 American Board of Forensic Examiners, August 1994

Apprenticeship Served

One year as apprentice to Jay Larsen during 1983-1984. Two years additional training time with Jay Larsen during 1985-1987.