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WHO WE ARE

Forensic Experts.

Ethically Driven.

At SCL Forensics, we provide decades of expertise in Firearms and Tool Mark Examinations coupled with a strong foundation in Quality Management. Our team offers accurate and unbiased casework, expert testimony, laboratory development assistance, and training services.

We support our customers in not just meeting forensic standards but exceeding them. Guided by a purpose-driven mission and a steadfast commitment to ethics, SCL Forensics is a trusted resource for law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and crime laboratories.

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MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Stephanie Luehr

MSFS

With over two decades in forensic science and law enforcement, Stephanie Luehr is a nationally recognized firearm and tool mark examiner, lab developer, and subject matter expert. From founding SCL Forensics to leading international lab accreditations and training programs, she brings unmatched technical precision, leadership, and passion to every case and client.

  • Degrees:

    • B.S. in Biology, University of New Orleans

    • M.S. in Forensic Sciences: Criminalistics, University of Central Oklahoma

    Certification:

    • Certified in Firearms and Toolmarks by the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE)

  • Stephanie began her career at the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, rising to Section Chief of the Mobile Regional Laboratory. She continued her leadership role with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in Texas, where she developed a Firearms Unit and achieved accreditation to ANAB ISO standards.

    In a standout international role, Stephanie was personally recommended by the U.S. government to assist the Moroccan government in building a Firearms Unit from the ground up. Over 16 months, she successfully led the unit’s development and trained examiners to achieve ANAB accreditation under ISO standards in Casablanca. This was Morocco’s first accredited Firearms Unit.

Stephanie has extensive experience providing expert testimony in state and federal courts across the United States. Known for her objective, science-driven analysis, she has earned a reputation for integrity and ethics in the field of firearm and tool mark identification. Stephanie currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Oklahoma State University and is the Firearms Subject Matter Expert on the Graduate Research Advisory Committee for the Forensic Science Institute within the University of Central Oklahoma. Additionally, she is a published author, a member of multiple forensic associations, and serves on various committees within AFTE.

In 2019, she founded SCL Forensics to deliver expert consulting, casework, and training services—supporting agencies across the U.S. and internationally with a strong commitment to professionalism and high-quality forensics.

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My objective is clear: To deliver high-quality forensic services to those in need by connecting clients with experts who uphold the highest ethical standards, and to ensure timely, accurate results that support truth and justice.

— Stephanie Luehr

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Two black handguns, chemical bottles labeled with hazardous symbols, an evidence catalog clip, a pair of eyeglasses, a magnifying glass, and various lab tools on a white table.
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Be part of the conversation.

Stephanie is proud to represent SCL Forensics at forensic science conferences, international panels, and workshops. Whether she’s speaking on firearms examination, laboratory development and efficiency, or forensic training courses, Stephanie brings experience, insight, and passion to every audience. Join us to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation.

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