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 specialists possess broad expertise in delivering psychological evaluations for children and adolescents across numerous government and private organizations, such as the Department of Juvenile Justice, ChildNet, Communities Connected for Kids, and the Court, among others.
With significant experience in civil law evaluations, our team also focuses on family law assessments. Dr. Colet ensures every evaluation is handled with an objective, systematic, and thorough approach.
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 pivotal role in assessing emotional factors in personal injury cases, conducting neuropsychological evaluations, evaluating plaintiffs in workers’ compensation claims, and determining competency for wills, powers of attorney, or guardianship for incapacitated individuals.
In family court, psychological consultations differ as the primary focus is the children’s best interests. Psychologists offer consultations and assessments requested by parents, agencies like ChildNet or Community Connected for Kids, or the court.
Psychologists often perform custody and visitation evaluations to establish the most appropriate arrangements for the children, which may also involve assessing potential abuse risk factors.
Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law
Our team has provided expert witness testimony across a range of criminal, civil, and family law cases. Additionally, she boasts extensive experience working with attorneys in diverse fields, including criminal, civil, and family law.