Nicholas Petraco

Nicholas Petraco, M.S., B.S., Certified Criminalist is a forensic science and criminalistics expert specializing in trace evidence analysis. With a career encompassing forensic consulting, microscopical analysis, and crime scene investigation, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating material authenticity, assessing trace evidence in criminal cases, and evaluating forensic methodologies for compliance with scientific standards.

Mr. Petraco has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Greater NY Area, involving high-profile criminal cases, art fraud investigations, and forensic science training. His M.S. in Forensic Sciences, along with certifications such as Certified Criminalist by the American Board of Criminalistics, 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 trace evidence and forensic methodologies.