Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses

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Forensic psychiatry expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, civil litigation, family law, juvenile justice, and disability determination. Some of the most common forensic psychiatry expert witness specialties also include competency evaluations, risk assessment, psychiatric malpractice, personal injury claims, and mental health law. They can opine on the effects of mental illness on criminal behavior, the impact of psychological trauma on personal injury cases, the role of mental health in child custody disputes, the validity of insanity defenses, and the capacity to stand trial.

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Average Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$525/hr

Review Fee

$575/hr

Deposition Fee

$600/hr

Court Fee

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and has published 15 articles and presented across the nation on performance management for residential centers serving individuals with disabilities. He formerly served as the director of special education at multiple state hospitals and the CEO of a community-based residential program for persons with developmental disabilities. Currently, this expert is an associate professor at a university in Arizona.

Associate Professor, A university in AZ

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), St. Louis University

Shreveport |

Louisiana

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This highly-qualified social worker has more than 20 years of experience in her field, working in various settings such as residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. She earned her BS in social work from Northern Arizona University before earning her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. This expert is a licensed clinical social worker and is active in her field as a member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals. Formerly, she served as a therapist at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services before working in multiple roles in the psychiatry department of Kaiser Permanente. This expert is currently a social working in private practice in California, where she specializes in several areas related to women's health, including maternal mental health and PTSD.

Social Worker, A private practice in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of Southern California

Woodland Hills |

California

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Review Fee $495/hr

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, specializing in forensic psychiatry, correctional psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Virginia before earning his MD from Tulane University. He subsequently completed an internship at Georgetown University Hospital, a residency at Johns Hopkins University, and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the University of California at Davis. This expert is board-certified in general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He spent 4 years working with San Quentin State Prison, where he developed the prison's first telepsychiatry program and served as both the medical director of the Correctional Treatment Center and a senior psychiatrist supervisor. Additionally, he served as the chief psychiatrist at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility and as both the statewide chief of telepsychiatry and the co-founder of the statewide medication assisted treatment program for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This expert currently serves as the CEO and founder of the forensic division for a psychiatry-focused telemedicine company based in California.

Founder, A Psychiatry-Focused Telemedicine Company

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University

California

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Review Fee $700/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This board-certified psychiatrist specializes in combined psychotherapy and medication management. He received his medical degree from King George's Medical College in India and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Howard University in DC. He received specialized training in treating children and adolescents from the University of Maryland, as well as postgraduate training in Forensic Psychiatry from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He has been practicing psychiatry for over 16 years, and has evaluated patients in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient and consultation-liaison.

Clinical Assistant Professor, A university in MD

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King George's Medical College

Glenelg |

Maryland

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $900/hr
Court Fee $900/hr

This expert is triple-board certified in forensic psychiatry, psychiatry, and brain injury medicine, ABPN. He has been retained in cases for plaintiff and defense. Cases include brain injury and neuropsychiatric issues (competitive sports, personal injury), criminal competency (homicide, criminal and military courts), medical malpractice (clinic, hospital, and treaters), violence assessment (armed security and FFD), sexual assault and the use of drugs (DFSA), mass tort (psychiatric damages associated with oil spill), psychiatric factors in capital crime (homicide), and, in all cases, damages. In clinical practice, this physician treats patients at TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation and Research hospital working with those with psychiatric, brain injury, brain disease, and spinal cord injuries. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry of a major medical school. This physician serves as an appointed member of the Texas Governor’s Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments. He conducts psychiatric medical assessments and IMEs, including a thorough review of medical and legal records to form well-reasoned findings and opinions. He is experienced in giving testimony. He serves as a private consultant to attorneys as a non-disclosed expert. This physician holds further certification as a Medical Review Officer with expertise in Drug and Alcohol testing and toxicology. He also holds an FDA Buprenorphine Waiver to treat Opioid Use Disorders.

Forensic Psychiatrist, A private practice in TX

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bangalore University, India

Sugar Land |

Texas

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This board certified psychiatrist offers psychotherapy, medication management, and clinical consultation to patients in Central Pennsylvania, including members of the Bucknell University and Susquehanna University communities as well as remotely via telepsychiatry to any resident of Pennsylvania and California. She completed her undergraduate education at Haverford College, where she focused on Cellular and Molecular Biology, and pursued her MD at the Temple University School of Medicine. She completed a postgraduate internship at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency in Psychiatry at the University of California at San Diego. In additional to her clinical practice, she has extensive experience in scientific writing, having served as an editor for several scholarly publications. She is experienced in psychological evaluations for court document submissions as well as expert testimony.

Psychiatrist, Private Practice

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Temple University

Lewisburg |

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This qualified geriatric psychiatrist holds a Ph.D and M.S. in addition to his M.D. degree and is a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He is highly published in his field and is involved with several grant funded research projects. He currently holds high ranking clinical and administrative position in geriatric psychiatry.

Medical Director, A Major Medical School in OH

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland |

Ohio

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Review Fee $700/hr

This highly qualified expert earned her MD from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. She then went on to complete her Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Psychiatry. After her residency, she then completed her fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. She subsequently obtained her certification as a Medical Review Officer. In addition, this expert is the American Psychiatric Association's Early Career Psychiatry Trustee at Large, serving on the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association. She also sits on several Councils and Committees for the APA. She is recognized as an expert in the fields of Addiction Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. This member is a member of numerous medical societies that include being a Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association, a Member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, The Brooklyn Psychiatric Society, The New York State Psychiatric Association, The American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, and The Medical Society of the State of New York. This expert has published 9 articles and 1 book chapter. Formerly, this expert was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stony Brook. Currently, this expert is an Inpatient Unit Director at A New York Medical Center.

Emergency Room Psychiatrist, A medical center in NY

Doctor of Medicine (MD), American University of Beirut, Lebanon

New York |

New York

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert earned her BA from The University of Texas at Austin. She then earned her masters in education and her PhD from The University of Houston in Counseling Psychology. This expert is also active within her society and is a member of numerous professional organizations such as The American Psychological Association. In addition, this expert has published 25 Peer-Reviewed Articles and given numerous presentations and lectures. Formerly this expert served as an Associate Provost at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and was the Founding Dean of a State University School in New York. She is currently the Provost at Marywood University in Scranton, PA.

Founding Dean, A State University School in New York

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Houston

Blakely |

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified and awarded expert is double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. Currently this expert is a clinical assistant professor and the chief of forensic psychiatry at a major medical school. He earned his MD at the University of Florida, completed his residency training in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at University of California Davis. Along with his clinical responsibilities, this expert is actively involved in publications and presentations. As a forensic psychiatrist, he evaluates individuals involved in both civil and criminal court proceedings. This expert has expertise in multiple areas of psychiatry, including schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, major depressive disorder and other mood disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other stressor-related disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use disorders, neurocognitive disorders, intellectual disability, and personality disorders.

Chief, Forensic Psychiatry, A university-affiliated medical center in FL

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of South Florida, Muma College of Business

Tampa |

Florida

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert is triple board certified in Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Administrative Psychiatry. He has been in active practice for over 31 years. He completed his MD degree at the prestigious Albert-Ludwigs-University in Germany prior to moving to the United States. He completed a residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati. This expert is highly respected in this field with more than 65 publications and more than 15 book chapters and 5 books to his name. Formerly the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Dean at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, he is currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at a major academic medical center in the Southwest.

Department Chair, A Major Academic Medical Center in AZ

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert-Ludwigs University, Germany

Tucson |

Arizona

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Review Fee $400/hr

This highly qualified expert earned her BA from Emory University and her MD from Tulane University. After completing her residency in psychiatry at Tulane University, this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Emory University. She is also active in her field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association. In addition, she has published over 5 articles in several journals. Formerly, she has held roles as a physician at institutions including the Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta, Townsend Recovery Center, Northlake Behavioral Health System, and the Southwest Louisiana Hospital. Currently, she is an associate program director, medical director, and an assistant professor at a university in GA.

Owner, A Psychiatry Consultancy in GA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University

Atlanta |

Georgia

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This qualified forensic psychiatry expert received her BS in human biology from Michigan State University before earning her MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in adult psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a licensed physician in the states of Ohio and Michigan. This expert has been published five times and is a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. She currently serves as a forensic psychiatrist at an Ohio psychiatric facility, a staff psychiatrist at a major non-profit medical complex, and as an assistant professor of psychiatry at a top medical school in Ohio.

Clinical Assistant Professor, a university in NC

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Wayne State University School of Medicine

Matthews |

Ohio

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This highly qualified expert earned his BS in biology from Cornell University and his MD Commonwealth Medical College. He then went on to complete his residency in general psychiatry from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in his field as a member of numerous professional societies including the American Psychiatric Association. Formerly, he served as a staff psychiatrist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. Currently, he is a general psychiatrist at a private practice in PA and a forensic psychiatrist at a healthcare company in PA.

Forensic Psychiatrist, A healthcare company in PA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Commonwealth (Geisinger) Medical College

Pittsburgh |

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $675/hr
Deposition Fee $675/hr
Court Fee $675/hr

This expert earned in psychiatry earned his BS from the University of Arizona and his MD from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He then completed a residency in general psychiatry at Mayo Clinic as well as a prestigious fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Cleveland Medical Center of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This expert is board certified in psychiatry and is an active member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the Arizona Psychiatric Society. He is currently an instructor of psychiatry and psychology at an academic medical center and an attending psychiatrist at an integrated health system in Arizona, where he treats civilly committed patients and medically ill patients with comorbid psychiatric illnesses.

Attending Psychiatrist, An Integrated Health System in AZ

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Arizona College of Medicine

Scottsdale |

Arizona

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FAQs for Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a forensic psychiatry expert witness in legal proceedings?

A forensic psychiatry expert witness provides objective, professional insight into cases involving mental health issues. They can assess competency, provide diagnoses, and testify on the impact of psychiatric conditions.

What types of cases can a forensic psychiatry expert witness contribute to?

Forensic psychiatry experts often assist in criminal cases, civil litigation, family law disputes, and malpractice suits where mental health factors are involved.

How does a forensic psychiatrist evaluate a defendant's mental state?

Forensic psychiatrists use clinical interviews, psychological testing, and review of medical records to evaluate a defendant's mental state at the time of an alleged offense.

Are there subspecialties within forensic psychiatry that could be relevant to my case?

Yes, some forensic psychiatrists specialize in areas like child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, or neuropsychiatry which may be relevant depending on your case specifics.

Why is it important to have a forensic psychiatrist as an expert witness in insanity defense cases?

In insanity defense cases, a forensic psychiatrist can provide crucial testimony about the defendant's mental state during the crime, helping courts understand complex psychiatric concepts.

How does Expert Institute select its Forensic Psychiatry expert witnesses?

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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