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Erinn Sears

Where Family History Meets Forensic Precision

How they can help

  • Remote research
  • APG member
Researches in
United States · Oregon
Based in
United States · Oregon
Languages
English

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About

Professional forensic genealogist specializing in forensic and genetic genealogy, serving probate attorneys, estate professionals, and private clients.

Erinn Sears is a professional forensic genealogist with a multidisciplinary background including experience as a former forensic scientist, board-certified medical laboratory scientist, project manager, and laboratory quality and compliance specialist. She integrates traditional genealogical methods with advanced DNA analysis to identify unknown heirs, establish kinship, and resolve complex family relationships. Her work supports estate resolutions, family reunifications, and unidentified remains cases. She is committed to evidence-based practices guided by accuracy, ethics, and professional standards.

Specialties

  • forensic genealogy
  • genetic genealogy
  • heir searches
  • kinship determination
  • DNA analysis
  • family history research
  • adoptee searches
  • unknown parentage
  • probate genealogy
  • forensic science
  • Irish genealogical research

Additional credentials

Master of Science in Forensic DNA and Serology (University of Florida, 2003–2005); Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (Oregon Health & Science University, 1999–2000); Bachelor of Science in Biology (Western Michigan University, 1993–1995); Certificates from Boston University, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh, Texas Institute of Genealogy Research; Attendance: RootsTech Family History Conference (2019, 2021, 2024, 2025); i4GG Institute for Gene

Oregon, United States

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