Forensic Toxicology Review & Expert Consultation

Independent, standards-based interpretation of toxicology evidence to support case evaluation, litigation strategy, and attorney–client communication.

Serving criminal and civil matters nationwide.

How I Support Legal Counsel

Toxicology evidence is often complex, highly technical, and difficult to translate into practical conclusions for legal decision-making. Laboratory reports may be accurate yet incomplete in context, and critical assumptions or limitations are not always apparent on first review.

I assist attorneys by independently reviewing toxicology discovery materials, identifying strengths and limitations in the evidence, and explaining the scientific findings in clear, defensible terms. My goal is to help counsel understand what the toxicology evidence does — and does not — support, so that it can be effectively incorporated into case evaluation, litigation strategy, and attorney–client communication.

In many cases, my role is to serve as an intermediary between complex scientific data and its practical application in the legal process.

Engagement Process

1. Initial Inquiry
   Brief case description and scope of requested review.

2. Conflict Check
   Confirmation of independence and absence of conflicts.

3. Scope Definition and Fee Discussion
   Clarification of materials to be reviewed, deliverables, timeline, and fee structure.

4. Retainer and Formal Engagement
   Execution of engagement terms and receipt of retainer.

5. Independent Review and Written Findings
   Review of discovery materials and preparation of written findings, consistent with applicable scientific and professional standards.

6. Consultation and Follow-Up
   Discussion of conclusions, clarification of questions, and additional consultation as needed.

All opinions are developed independently and communicated in a manner intended to be clear, defensible, and appropriate for legal use.

About

Michael Frontz is a board-certified forensic toxicologist with more than three decades of experience in analytical toxicology across public, private, and academic settings. Through Baseline Toxicology, LLC, he provides independent consultation to legal professionals in matters involving the interpretation of toxicological evidence.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Frontz has held technical and leadership roles in postmortem, human performance, and clinical toxicology laboratories. His experience includes extensive bench-level toxicology work, research and method development, and long-term service at the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office. He has also served as a drug chemist with the Bexar County Crime Lab and as a certified Technical Supervisor for the Texas Department of Public Safety Breath Alcohol Testing Laboratory.

Mr. Frontz is an active contributor to the forensic science community and has served in leadership, accreditation, and evaluation roles at the regional and national level. His professional activities include authorship and co-authorship of peer-reviewed publications and ongoing involvement in forensic toxicology education and standards-based practice.

His consulting work emphasizes independent analysis, methodological transparency, and clear communication of scientific findings in a legal context.

Contact

Attorneys seeking forensic toxicology consultation are encouraged to reach out directly by email or phone. Initial discussions are informal and intended to determine whether consultation would be appropriate for the matter at hand.

Initial contact does not establish an expert–client relationship.