Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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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 Pennsylvania

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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 $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 $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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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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