Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witnesses in Minnesota

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Expert witnesses in Child Abuse and Neglect practice in a variety of fields, including social work, psychology, pediatrics, forensic medicine, and education. Some of the most common specialties among these expert witnesses also include child welfare, domestic violence, child custody disputes, trauma counseling, and child protective services. They have provided opinions on the effects of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglectful supervision, and medical neglect.

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Dr. Mark Jason Hudson, MD, FAAPView profile

ID: 164422

Dr. Mark Hudson, MD, FAAP

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Minnesota

Dr. Mark J. Hudson has 17 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Greenbay and his MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School. After completing a residency in Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School, he went on to complete a fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics at Children's Hospitals and Clinics...

Dr. Logan SpectorView profile

ID: 21855

Dr. Logan Spector

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Minnesota

This highly qualified epidemiologist has almost 20 years of experience in the field. He earned his BS from the College of William & Mary Williamsburg and his PhD in epidemiology at Emory University. He went on to complete a post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric epidemiology and clinical research at the University of Minnesota where he later served as an associate professor of pediatric...

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Richard Seth ZieglerView profile

ID: 32406

Richard Ziegler

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Minnesota

This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Maywood University and his PhD from the California School of Professional Psychology. After completing his internship in clinical psychology from Cornell University, this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology from the University of Minnesota. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and 4...

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Dr. Jane Kay McNaught, PhD, MSEView profile

ID: 4730872

Dr. Jane McNaught, PhD, MSE

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Minnesota

Dr. Jane K. McNaught has over 50 years of experience in the field of Psychology. She earned her BS in English Education from Bethel College, her MS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, and her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. She completed her internship in Psychology at Hennepin County Medical Center and is a licensed Psychologist in Minnesota. Formerly, this...

Dr. Arif Somani, MD, FRCPCView profile

ID: 58910

Dr. Arif Somani, MD, FRCPC

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Minnesota

Dr. Arif Somani has 29 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics. He earned his BS in Human Biology from the University of Toronto and his MD from the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine. After completing his residency in Family Practice at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, he completed another residency in Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He went on...

The Average Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witness
Charges $442 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $575

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  • Court Fee

    $425

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Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witness FAQs

A child abuse and neglect expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving allegations of child maltreatment. They can offer insights on signs of abuse, reporting protocols, and treatment strategies.

These experts are often called upon in criminal cases, family law disputes, custody battles, or any case where there's suspected child mistreatment.

Subspecialties include pediatric forensic medicine, psychology, social work, education, and law enforcement. Each offers unique perspectives on different aspects of child maltreatment.

These experts can interpret medical records, explain injuries consistent with abuse or neglect, and clarify the impact of such trauma on a child's health and development.

Their specialized knowledge can provide critical context to understand the complexities of child maltreatment. This can significantly influence the outcome of your case.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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