ABOUT Decades of Law Enforcement & Forensic Leadership

Built on a foundation of real-world investigative experience and proven integrity.

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Our Story Experience Built Through Real Investigations

Founded by Billy Lanier, Lanier Investigations & Data Forensics is built on more than 25 years of law enforcement, criminal investigations, and digital forensic experience. From child exploitation and homicide investigations to computer forensics and courtroom testimony, the firm brings practical investigative knowledge to sensitive legal, corporate, and private matters.

Specialized Background in Violent Crime Investigations

Billy Lanier's background includes extensive experience in child abuse investigations, online solicitation of minors, child trafficking, domestic violence, homicide, and other violent crimes. His investigative work has supported successful prosecutions, long-term convictions, and complex digital evidence cases involving thousands of forensic artifacts.
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Serving Clients With Trusted Forensic Expertise

Today, Lanier Investigations & Data Forensics works with attorneys, businesses, and private clients nationwide who need dependable investigative insight, defensible forensic analysis, and professional guidance they can trust.

Investigative Experience That Matters

A Career Built on Discipline, Leadership & Evidence

Every investigation benefits from experience earned in the field. Billy Lanier’s law enforcement background includes leadership roles in criminal investigations, special operations, child exploitation investigations, patrol operations, intelligence, hostage negotiations, and forensic examinations.

Areas of Experience

  • Child Abuse investigations
  • Child Exploitation Investigations
  • Online Solicitation of Minors
  • Child Trafficking Investigations
  • Homicide Investigations
  • Domestic Violence Investigations
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Computer and Cell Phone Forensics
    (Recover Data, Deleted Data, Call Logs, Emails, Texts, Internet Searches and More)
  • CID Lieutenant's Responsibilities
  • Patrol Operations
  • Intelligence Operations
  • Special Operations Assignments
  • Hostage Negotiations Team Leader
  • Sex Offender Registration Investigations
  • Clandestine Lab Certification and Operations
  • Mapping Through Forensics, Phone Records.

Digital Forensics Expertise

Lanier Investigations & Data Forensics combines investigative knowledge with advanced forensic training from local, state, and federal agencies. Our forensic process focuses on evidence integrity, detailed analysis, and reporting that supports informed decisions and legal proceedings. Billy Lanier is trained and certified across multiple respected forensic platforms and investigative programs, including:

Certifications & Platforms

  • Cellebrite CCO
  • FTK
  • XRY-FLETC
  • EnCase
  • Network Intrusion NCFI
  • TCOLE Certified Cybercrime Investigator
  • Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst
  • Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner
  • United States Secret Service NITRO Response Program

Proven Investigative Impact Experience That Holds Up Under Scrutiny

Throughout his career, Billy Lanier has contributed to numerous high-profile investigations involving violent crime, child exploitation, cybercrime, and digital evidence analysis. His investigative and forensic work has supported successful prosecutions, life sentences, and long-term convictions in complex criminal cases.

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Lanier Investigations & Data Forensics

Lanier Investigations & Data Forensics

Computer Forensic Expert | Investigative Consultant

“Our approach is grounded in investigative discipline, technical accuracy, and communication that stands up under scrutiny.”

Serving clients nationwide through professional investigative and data forensic services.

Where Investigations Meet Integrity

Every case deserves careful attention, reliable analysis, and investigative expertise that stands up under scrutiny. Lanier Investigations & Data Forensics combines decades of law enforcement experience with advanced forensic knowledge to help clients navigate sensitive matters with confidence. Reach out today to discuss your situation confidentially and take the next step toward clarity, answers, and resolution.