1. Trace Evidence Analysis

A forensic scientist who performs analyses on trace evidence that may occur as a result of physical contact between a suspect and victim during a violent crime.

2. Forensic Toxicology

Forensic toxicologists perform scientific tests on bodily fluids and tissue samples to identify any drugs or chemicals present in the body.

3. Forensic Psychology

This type of forensics focuses on the application of psychological theory and practice to the criminal, court and corrections systems.

4. Forensic Podiatry

Forensic Podiatry is a sub-discipline of forensic science wherein knowledge of forensic medicine is used in conjunction with knowledge of the anatomy, function, deformities and diseases of the foot, ankle, lower extremities, and at times, the entire human body, to examine foot-related evidence in a legal situations.

5. Forensic Pathologists

Forensic pathologists are usually employed to perform autopsies to determine cause and manner of death.

6. Forensic Optometry

The study of glasses and other eyewear relating to crime scenes and criminal investigations.

7. Forensic Odontology

The application of dental knowledge to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system.

8. Forensic Linguistics

The application of linguistic knowledge, methods and insights to the forensic context of law, language, crime investigation, trial, and judicial procedure.

9. Forensic Geology

The study of evidence relating to minerals, oil, petroleum, and other materials found in the Earth, used to answer questions raised by the legal system.

10. Forensic Entomology

The scientific study of the invasion of the succession pattern of arthropods with their developmental stages of different species found on the decomposed cadavers during legal investigations.

11. Forensic Engineering

The application of the art and science of engineering in matters which are in, or may possibly relate to, the jurisprudence system, inclusive of alternative dispute resolution.

12. Forensic DNA Analysis

Scientists who are responsible for obtaining biological information within the scope of a criminal investigation.

13. Forensic Botany

A complex study, as it includes not only the study of plants, but their seeds, leaves, flowers, spores, wood, fruits, cells, hairs, and glandular hairs, as well.

14. Forensic Anthropology

The application of the anatomical science of anthropology and its various subfields, including forensic archaeology and forensic taphonomy, in a legal setting.

15. Digital Forensics

A branch of forensic science encompassing the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often in relation to computer crime.