Karen Caramiello

Karen Caramiello is an experienced Handwriting & Questioned Document Examiner, who joined the team in Huntingdon in 2020. She previously worked at the Forensic Science Service.

Ms Caramiello's expertise includes handwriting and signature comparison, and document examination, in both criminal and civil cases. She is instructed to carry out original work, as well as critically appraising work previously carried out by other experts.

Karen has the following qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Zoology and Biochemistry (1989)
MSc Forensic Science (1990)
PGCE

Ms Caramiello can be contacted at our Huntingdon office on 01480 432 794.

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Karen Caramiello Qualifications and Experience.pdf

What our customers say...

Really happy with all aspects of this case and would definitely recommend this company. Thank you.

Private instruction, September 2020
Clear advice given at start and very prompt response.

Private Client, March 2021
We have used KBC on many occasions in the past and have always had a reliable service.

Solicitor, April 2020
Mr Brown was an impressive witness. As far as I am concerned, you can give him full marks all round.

Counsel, March 2020
Just a very high quality, professional service.

Solicitor, December 2019
Value for money.

Solicitor, May 2020
Good service, prompt, efficient, have used many times in the past.

Solicitor, April 2020
Provided helpful information above and beyond what was expected.

Solicitor, February 2021
We were kept updated throughout the process and the report was provided promptly.

Solicitor, January 2020
Very quick turnaround, with attention to detail and helpful comments.

Solicitor, January 2020
I was delighted by Mrs Tweedy's professional and thorough approach.

Mr Saltrese - September 2019
Always try to instruct, if possible, due to excellent service provided.

Solicitor, September 2019
I was able to have a meaningful conversation with a specialist when obtaining a quote for the work.

Solicitor, June 2020
I will definitely use Dr Schudel in the future and will be recommending him to my colleagues.

Counsel, March 2020
Complete satisfaction with services.

Solicitor, September 2019
We have always received professional and high standards of services. Reports are produced promptly and communications responded to without delay.

Solicitor, September 2020
Karl Ebejer was always prompt with responses and was very helpful.

Solicitor, August 2020
We have used your company numerous times and have always received very well written and easy to understand reports.

Solicitor, March 2021
I have instructed you for many years and always find yourselves to be helpful, efficient and reports are prepared in an easy to digest format.

Solicitor, October 2019
I have been instructing KBC for over 15 years and have always been happy with the service, contact from experts and quality of the reports.

Solicitor, December 2020
Excellent client care and service.

Solicitor, August 2020
Mr Dampier made an incredibly complicated matter easy to understand.

Barrister, February 2020
Experts are always happy to discuss matters prior to providing report.

Solicitor, December 2020
Mr Ebejer was always very professional and friendly.

Solicitor, August 2020
Always a pleasure working with you guys; our first choice for instruction.

Solicitor, November 2019
Mr Beatson was very helpful and professional, clearly with a wide range of knowledge and understanding.

Solicitor, March 2020
Mrs Allan was most informative and provided explanations where required. A very professional attitude.

Private Client, March 2021
Mr Dunnill’s report was helpful and our conference at Court informative; I would certainly be happy to use him in a case again.

Barrister, December 2020
I have worked with Mr Donnelly in many cases over the years and his expertise, presentation of written work and ability in the witness box is second to none.

Counsel, November 2020
Excellent reports within Legal Aid rates.

Solicitor, November 2019
I don’t think the service could be improved upon or bettered in any way.

Private Instruction, November 2020
Courteous and informative.

Solicitor, December 2020
I was told you were the best at what you did. I honestly believe I got what was required.

Private client, July 2020
Quick and efficient; and well laid out report.

Solicitor, November 2019
Very fast, professional, easy to instruct.

Solicitor, November 2019
Report well presented. Concise and precise.

Solicitor, February 2021
Quick, professional, friendly, comprehensive.

Prison Governor, June 2020
I found the service to be very professional throughout.

Solicitor, October 2019
There is no question that your input was instrumental in persuading the Defendants to alter their stance.

Solicitor, September 2020
Provided quotes quickly and complied with court timescales.

Solicitor, December 2020
Fast response and work turnover time; great customer service.

Solicitor, November 2020
Knowledgeable, helpful and polite.

Solicitor, June 2020
Easy access to experts; excellent communication and advice, as required.

Solicitor, September 2020
Very approachable.

Solicitor, November 2020
Jenny Gray was excellent and very helpful throughout.

Barrister, November 2019
Brilliant communication, my emails were promptly answered.

Private instruction, September 2020
We have used your services for some time and are very satisfied.

Solicitor, November 2019
Would definitely use you again; very impressed.

Solicitor, November 2020
Easy to contact, quick responses (particularly in the current circumstances), very helpful staff.

Solicitor, April 2020
Prompt attention to dealing with queries and providing information and reports.

Solicitor, March 2020
Website was very informative. First contact was knowledgeable and efficient. The report was delivered in record time - very impressed!

Solicitor, January 2021
Excellent, as usual.

Solicitor, September 2020
Andrew Dampier provided first class service in the form of reports and maps. He was able to explain the report in good layman’s terms and was also available to take calls and provide further information to counsel.

Barrister, January 2021
I am extremely grateful to you for all your work on this case, in particular your prompt and helpful responses to my repeated requests.

Barrister, February 2021
Swift service.

Solicitor, March 2020
Quick, expert and accurate.

Solicitor, July 2020
Thank you very much once again for your excellent service.

Solicitor, March 2021
Your (cell site) reports and maps were extremely helpful.

Barrister, February 2021
Always provide detailed quotes to assist with applying for authority from LAA. Quick response and good communication.

Solicitor, March 2021
Thank you for your hard work in this case and for the prompt responses.

Barrister, March 2020
Telephone communications were very helpful when we were not able to contact the expert directly. The call takers were knowledgeable as to the case and what was required and answered any queries we had.

Solicitor, September 2020
I used Andrew Dampier for a cell site case and he was exceptional.

Barrister, November 2020
Easy to use BAC calculation form, fast turn around.

Solicitor, September 2019
Thank you very much, I am grateful and impressed with your service.

Solicitor, January 2021
Simon Bunter is extraordinarily knowledgeable, remarkably efficient and a wonderful communicator. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Barrister, December 2019
Very quick response to queries raised following receipt of report. Very helpful.

Solicitor, January 2021
Extremely helpful, efficient and above all thoroughly professional.

Solicitor, December 2020
Prompt provision of report and prompt reply to queries.

Solicitor, November 2019
Mr Armstrong impressed throughout the trial as a real expert in his field. It was apparent too that Mr Armstrong was entirely impartial.

Counsel, March 2020
Quick, efficient service and a well-prepared report.

Solicitor, July 2020
Exceptionally efficient service.

Solicitor, December 2020
Mr Prime reported to us with great efficiency and presented his evidence to the Jury in an extremely persuasive manner.

Counsel, March 2020
Speedy responses to our instructions and questions asked. Helpful estimated timeframe for the service of reports.

Solicitor, January 2021
Service was excellent throughout.

Solicitor, August 2020
There are times when DNA evidence can be a little dry, but Mike Appleby's presentation and delivery to the jury was pitch perfect.

Barrister, December 2019
I am very impressed by your service.

Solicitor, February 2020
I find KBC invariably helpful and reliable.

Solicitor, December 2020
Simon Bunter is as good an expert as I have ever worked with.

Barrister, December 2019
Overall helpful and efficient service.

Solicitor, September 2019
Mr Frost has been a great help in this case and we really appreciate his assistance.

Solicitor, February 2021
Jenny Gray acted with the utmost integrity throughout. This was noted in open court by the judge hearing the case.

Solicitor, October 2019
I can say that I am very satisfied with the service I have received from KBC, starting with my initial phone call and interaction your colleague when I made my initial enquiry, right up to the report being received. I would certainly use KBC again and would recommend you to my colleagues.

Solicitor, January 2020
Fast service; timely response to communication.

Solicitor, January 2020
Prompt and Professional and produces excellent reports.

Solicitor, September 2020
Mike Appleby's exceptional quality was noted by all of the Counsel involved in the case. It is always a pleasure to watch someone, who is good at something, doing it and doing it well.

Barrister, December 2019
A thorough analysis, with well set out conclusions.

Solicitor, July 2020
Regular contact, advice on hand via phone if necessary, prompt and efficient.

Solicitor, August 2020
Found the service to be extremely helpful, given the timeframe in which the report was required.

Solicitor, January 2020
My impression of your service was excellent.

Private Instruction, November 2020
Extremely good customer service and continuous contact/support.

Solicitor, November 2019
I chose this company, as the first point of contact was extremely helpful.

Private instruction, September 2020
Speedy and detailed quotes which do not delay funding from LAA.

Solicitor, December 2020
No question was too silly and everything was explained so clearly and easily; great customer service.

Private instruction, September 2020
Communication and speed of delivery of information was, as always, excellent.

Solicitor, April 2020
We have used your services on many previous occasions. You always provide the cheapest estimate and respond quicker than any other service provider we have contacted for the purposes of Legal Aid.

Solicitor, January 2021
Mr Appleby was truly excellent. While giving evidence it was plain that he has achieved the perfect blend of clarity and authoritative charisma.

Barrister, December 2019
I have had the pleasure of the assistance of Mike Appleby on a number of occasions now and he is an excellent man to have around.

Counsel, March 2020

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