Stars Consulting
Stars Consulting

Stars Consulting

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Introduction: There are a lot of qualified digital forensic specialists and private investigators, but I think we stand out from the rest because of our experience, passion, and attitude. STARS Consulting is a digital investigative, private investigation, and crash reconstruction company, with over 60 years of law enforcement/criminal justice system experience, combined. Additionally, over 25 years of computer related experience. We fill a significant need for quality Digital Forensic Investigations, Private Investigations, and Traffic Crash Reconstruction. We deliver thorough, discreet, objective, and legally sound results to assist you in making informed decisions. Our Digital/Private Investigation services include: Computer Forensics Cell Phone & Mobile Device Forensics Vehicle Forensics - Infotainment & Telematic System Forensics GPS Forensics Forensic CDR/ECM (BlackBox) Car & Truck Downloads Cyber Investigations High-Tech Investigations Private & Domestic Investigations Cyber Incident Response Cloud Forensics Background Checks & Searches Social Media Investigations Expert Witness Plus, many more Aerial Photography: Drone - Pictures Drone - Videos Drone - Footage for websites Drone - 3-D models of buildings, houses, vehicles, ... Our Traffic Crash Reconstruction Services include: Safety-related Consulting services FMCSA Expert Traffic Crash Reconstruction Traffic Crash Reconstruction of Commercial Vehicles Specialize in commercial vehicles Safety Seminars Fleet Inspections Animations Drone - Aerial Scene Mapping Drone - Vehicle Mapping Expert Witness Plus, many more I am passionate about digital investigations and love learning the new technologies. I enjoy putting the puzzle together and helping others by using my skills in Digital Forensics, Computer Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Data Recovery, Private Investigations, Backgrounds, Social Media Forensics, Cloud Forensics and Vehicle Forensics. I also have my commercial UAS pilot's license and love aerial photography.
Overview

Hired 4 times

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4 employees

17 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and PayPal.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for value, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Dee W.
Mar 4, 2014
Trish has worked on my computers over the years and is one of those people who just has a knack for what she does. She not only eradicated the viruses, Trojans, back doors, and other malicious code, she went the extra step to help me prevent future attacks. I thought I was protected with an AV program but obviously that not enough. Her recommendations have kept my computer and information safe and that's critical to all Internet and computer users.
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Christina b.
Apr 24, 2018
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Very professional , and lovely to work with very fast !
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Thank you so much Christina! It was nice working with you!
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Lisa T.
Apr 3, 2014
Trish McGarvey is my "go-to" person for any type of computer-related issues. She is proficient in everything from virus removal to recovering lost data. She has worked on several of my personal and business computers and I always recommend her to my friends. Trish has proven time and time again to be reliable, knowledgeable, responsive, and she always provides services at a very reasonable price. Computer professionals with her credentials and experience are few and far between!
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Terry S.
Mar 6, 2014
I have a couple of laptop computers in my home. One is for my use, the other one is for my grandchildren to use. My grandkids love to download games, watch videos, and they do their school projects as well on their computer. With their downloads, they have inadvertently "downloaded some problems" as well. Unfortunately, I can't blame all of the issues on the kids, I have had my fair share as well! As much as I am on the computer, I know nothing about what to do when things go wrong! Trish has worked on my computers for years. I count on her expertise every time my computers have issues. She has taken care of virus's, retrieved information that I thought I had lost, downloaded my info onto an external hard drive for safe keeping, as well as help me with downloading antivirus programs to protect my computers in the future. I always get them back in good working order, in a timely manner, with the issues fixed.
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Warren K.
Mar 4, 2014
Trish has worked on our computers many times over the years and we have been very pleased with her work. We have recommended her to friends and I would say she does an excellent job.
Credentials
License

License Type: Private Investigator & Security Guard (OH)

FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have 20+ years of hands-on experience and I have a Certificate in Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations from Champlain College. I have completed coursework in Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, and Mac), Computer Forensics, Computer & Network Security, Cybercrime, Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics, Digital Forensics Analysis, and Procedural Law. I'm experienced with EnCase, WinHex, Pro Discover, Wireshark, BackTrack, and FTK to name a few. Champlain College is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. I am a member of the Digital Forensic Association, Columbus Chapter of Infragard, HTCIA

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    The most common types of jobs I do for clients are: digital forensics, mobile phone forensics, cyber crimes, backgrounds, private investigations, virus and malware removal, data recovery, and aerial photography.

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    I have 20+ years of hands-on experience and I have a Certificate in Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations from Champlain College. I am currently taking classes at Champlain College to further my training and have completed coursework in Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, and Mac), Computer Forensics, Computer & Network Security, Cybercrime, Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics, Digital Forensics Analysis, and Procedural Law. I'm experienced with EnCase, WinHex, Pro Discover, Wireshark, BackTrack, and FTK to name a few. Champlain College is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. I am a member of the Digital Forensic Association, Columbus Chapter of Infragard, HTCIA