Dean S. Molnar, Jr.

Dean S. Molnar, Jr. is a firearm and tool mark examination expert specializing in crime scene analysis and shooting reconstruction. With a career encompassing forensic science operations and quality assurance, he brings a comprehensive operational framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating firearm function and operability, assessing shooting scene reconstructions, and evaluating whether forensic methodologies adhere to accreditation standards.

Mr. Molnar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Michigan, involving criminal cases related to firearms and tool mark identification. His Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Science in Fire Science, along with his membership in the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) and the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving firearms trajectory analysis and crime scene reconstruction.