About Guardian Forensics
A Legacy of Excellence in Digital Investigations
Founded by Alvey Matlock, a court-qualified digital forensics expert with decades of technology and investigative experience, Guardian Forensics has earned national recognition for handling complex civil, criminal, and corporate cases. Alvey’s background in military, private sector security, law enforcement, contractor, and high-stakes litigation makes Guardian Forensics uniquely equipped to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital evidence.
Whether responding to allegations of data theft, evaluating evidence spoliation, reconstructing timelines from mobile devices, or performing malware analysis, our firm is trusted by law firms, government agencies, law enforcement, and corporations across the United States.
Trusted Experts. Defensible Results.
What sets Guardian Forensics apart is more than our certifications or software—it’s our methodology. Every investigation is conducted using legally sound, repeatable processes in accordance with industry best practices and digital forensics standards (SWGDE, NIST). We deploy leading market and open source tools such as Cellebrite Premium, EnCase, Magnet AXIOM, FTK, X1, Volatility, and Oxygen Forensics to ensure comprehensive evidence acquisition and analysis.
Our team is trained and certified in:
Windows and macOS Forensics
iOS and Android Mobile Forensics
Malware and Spyware Investigations
Drone and IoT Device Forensics
USB and Connected Device Artifact Analysis
Cloud Forensics (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox, AWS, iCloud, Slack, etc.)
Cell Site and Call Detail Record (CDR) Analysis
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
We don’t just analyze evidence—we help educate attorneys, support litigation strategy, and testify in depositions, hearings, and trials. Our expert witness services include clear reporting, timeline construction, and courtroom testimony that simplifies complex technical topics for judges and juries alike. Alvey Matlock has been qualified as an expert witness in state and federal courts across the United States in matters involving Computers, Mobile devices, data spoliation, metadata, cloud platforms, cellular technology, Apple, Android, Microsoft, and more.
Integrity. Discretion. Precision.
Our clients rely on us in high-stakes environments where confidentiality and accuracy are non-negotiable. Guardian Forensics is committed to the ethical handling of sensitive information, maintaining chain of custody protocols, and delivering findings that are unbiased, thorough, and defensible.
Whether supporting an internal investigation, responding to a data breach, or helping a legal team understand the digital evidence in a civil or criminal case, Guardian Forensics delivers clarity in the face of complexity.
Meet Alvey Matlock
Owner / Digital Forensics Expert
Alvey Matlock leads Guardian Forensics with a practical, results-driven approach to digital forensic investigations. With a background rooted in both technology and investigative forensics, Alvey works directly with clients to uncover, access, and analyze data that’s often buried deep within complex systems.
He’s handled a wide range of matters, from locked-down devices and encrypted accounts to large-scale e-discovery projects involving tight deadlines and high-pressure environments. Alvey’s consistent focus is on producing scientifically repeatable and reliable results for a wide range of technical, logistical, and legal challenges.
Alvey is also experienced in providing expert testimony and has earned a reputation for doing well under cross-examination. His strength lies in explaining complex findings in a clear, direct manner, whether in court or the conference room.
Clients appreciate his direct action approach, thoroughness, steady communication, and hands-on involvement throughout the process. No matter the case size or timeframe, Alvey brings a level-headed, methodical approach that helps legal teams and organizations make well-informed decisions based on solid digital evidence.
Outside of Work
Outside of work, Alvey is a husband and father, a proud veteran of the Air Force National Guard, and an avid outdoorsman. From 1996 to 2004, he served as a Sergeant with the F-16 188th Fighter Wing. His hobbies include drone piloting, CrossFit, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing, and he competes as a racer in the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS). Alvey and his family are active members of First Baptist Church
We don’t just uncover digital evidence. We unlock the truth.
Contact us today to learn how Guardian Forensics can support your investigation or litigation needs.