Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses in Ohio

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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

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Forensic Psychiatry Experts in Ohio

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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 $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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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.

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