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 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.
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.
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.
Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law
Our team has delivered expert witness testimony in various criminal, civil, and family law cases.
Furthermore, she has substantial experience collaborating with attorneys across multiple areas of criminal, civil, and family law.