Our experts provides services to defense attorneys and prosecutors in a variety of areas of criminal law.
Criminal Law Cases
- Competence to Stand Trial
- Criminal Responsibility (insanity defense)
- Competency to Waive Miranda Rights
- Mitigation (downward departure)
- Violence Risk Assessments
- Psychosexual Evaluations / Sexual Risk Assessments
- Sexually Violent Predators
- Capital Sentencing
- Involuntary Commitment and Treatment
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Consultation
Juvenile Law Cases
- Competence to Stand Trial
- Assessment of Violence and Sexual Risk
- Sexual Behavior Assessment
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Consultation
Civil Law Cases
- Personal / Emotional Injury
- Psychological Factors in Physical Trauma
- Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
- Immigration
- Guardianship
- Civil Commitment
- Pre/Post Adoption Evaluation
- Mental Competency Examinations
- Psychological Autopsy – Assessment of Suicide
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Consultation
Family Law Cases
- Parental Capacity Assessments
- Social Investigations
- Psychological Evaluations
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Consultation
In civil court, forensic psychologists are essential in evaluating emotional factors in personal injury cases, assessing plaintiffs for workers’ compensation claims, and conducting competency evaluations for wills, powers of attorney, or establishing guardianship for individuals who are incapacitated.
In family court, psychological consultations are unique because the primary focus is on the children’s best interests. Psychologists offer consultation and assessment services at the request of parents, agencies such as ChildNet or Community Connected for Kids, or the court itself.
Psychologists frequently perform custody and visitation evaluations to identify the most appropriate arrangements for the children. These evaluations may also include assessing the risk factors for potential abuse.
Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law
Our team has provided expert witness testimony in a wide range of criminal, civil, and family law cases.
Additionally, she has extensive experience working with attorneys in various aspects of criminal, civil, and family law.