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, a Forensic Psychologist in West Palm Beach evaluates emotional factors related to personal injury litigation, assesses plaintiffs in workers’ compensation cases, and completes competency evaluations before or after the execution of wills, power of attorney, or during the process of establishing a guardianship for an incapacitated individual.
Psychological consultations for family court are unique, as the psychologist is ethically required to represent the best interests of the children. Whether asked to provide consultation and assessment services by either parent, an agency such as ChildNet or Community Connected for Kids, or by the court, the focus remains on the children’s welfare.
Most often, forensic psychologists are asked to provide custody and/or visitation evaluations to determine the best custody arrangement for the children. This may also include assessing risk factors related to potential abuse.
Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law
Our team has delivered expert witness testimony across various criminal, civil, and family law cases. Additionally, she has significant experience collaborating with attorneys in multiple facets of criminal, civil, and family law.