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
Our team brings extensive experience in conducting psychological evaluations for children and adolescents, serving a range of government and private organizations such as the Department of Juvenile Justice, ChildNet, Communities Connected for Kids, and the court system.
With a focus on civil law evaluations, our experts, including Dr. Colet, are highly skilled in family law assessments. Each evaluation is approached with objectivity, thoroughness, and a comprehensive methodology.
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 play a crucial role in evaluating emotional factors in personal injury cases, assessing plaintiffs in workers’ compensation claims, and conducting competency evaluations for wills, powers of attorney, or establishing guardianship for incapacitated individuals. They also conduct neuropsychological evaluations to gain deeper insights into cognitive and emotional aspects relevant to these cases.
Family court psychological consultations are distinct because psychologists must prioritize the children’s best interests. They provide consultation and assessment services at the request of parents, agencies (such as ChildNet or Community Connected for Kids), or the court. Neuropsychological evaluations are often used to understand how various factors may impact the child’s psychological and cognitive development.
Psychologists frequently perform custody and visitation evaluations to determine the most suitable arrangements for the children. These evaluations may also include assessing potential abuse risk factors and conducting neuropsychological evaluations to ensure comprehensive understanding of any cognitive or emotional challenges.
Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law
Our team has provided expert witness testimony in a range of criminal, civil, and family law cases.
Additionally, she brings extensive experience working alongside attorneys in diverse areas of criminal, civil, and family law.