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Forensic psychology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, family law, civil litigation, mental health evaluations, and risk assessment. Some of the most common forensic psychology expert witness specialties also include child custody disputes, competency evaluations, psychological damages in personal injury cases, and assessments of psychological trauma. They can opine on the effects of childhood abuse, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental illness in criminal defendants, and the impact of divorce on children.

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Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in the field of psychology. He received his BA in psychology from Occidental College before earning his MA in counseling psychology and marriage & family therapy from the University of San Francisco. He then went on to earn both his MS and PhD in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University. This expert is a licensed psychologist and...

Forensic and Clinical Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic and Clinical Psychology Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This highly qualified expert has been a practicing psychologist for 20+ years. She is licensed as a Forensic and Clinical Psychologist in the state of New Jersey. Her area of expertise includes personal injury and child custody evaluations. She is national recognized for her achievements in the psychology field and has authored numerous publications. She has frequently presented her work for...

Clinical & Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical & Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a professor in the Department of Psychology at a CA based university. She is a clinical psychologist whose work focuses on the psychosocial consequences of violence, trauma and victimization with an emphasis on violence against women and other forms of interpersonal violence. Her work has addressed the mental health consequences of violence, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder...

Psychiatry and Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry and Psychology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

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...

Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychology Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a licensed psychologist in the State of California and is currently the Clinical Director of a counseling service in the San Francisco Bay area. He earned his doctoral degree from Arizona State University, and completed his pre-doctoral internship at Butler University and BehaviorCorp, and his post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Assessment at the University of Houston. An active...

Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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California

This expert teaches full-time as a Professor at an elite University in California. As a Diplomate in Forensic Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology, he has testified in both criminal and civil matters for well over two decades. He conducts criminal responsibility evaluations, assessments of dangerousness and investigates the risk for future violence. He works with firms...

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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California

This expert is currently a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at a Private Psychology Practice. This expert specializes in all aspects of child custody, including child custody evaluations, parenting plans, parental alienation, mediation, reunification therapy, and domestic violence. She has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, as well as working with...

Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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New York

This well-credentialed expert is a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Adelphi University, his M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After completing his Ph.D., the expert began his career working at the Catholic Charities foster care...

Forensic Neuropsychology  Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Neuropsychology Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This qualified expert received his BS in psychology from UCLA and his PhD in clinical psychology from Drexel University. He is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and has worked as a clinical/forensic neuropsychologist at numerous health centers. He currently provides outpatient evaluations and consultations at a Philadelphia-based psychology practice. This expert has published over a dozen...

Forensic and Clinical Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic and Clinical Psychology Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 7 years of experience in the forensic and clinical psychology field. She earned her undergraduate degree from Yale University, her JD from Harvard Law School, and her PsyD in clinical psychology from Rutgers University. Her clinical interests include forensic evaluation, violence risk assessment, severe mental illness, multicultural psychology, trauma, and psychological...

Forensic Psychology & Competency to Stand Trial Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychology & Competency to Stand Trial Expert Witness

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California

This qualified expert has extensive experience in forensic psychology. She received her BA in psychology from California State University before earning her MA in organizational behavior and forensic psychology and her PsyD in clinical psychology from Alliant International University. She also completed a certificate program in victim services at California State University and two certificate...

Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in neuropsychology and forensic psychology. He received his BA in psychology from California State University before earning his MA in psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute and an additional MA and his PsyD in clinical psychology from Alliant International University. He is currently in a post-doctoral respecialization certificate...

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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Washington

This qualified expert has 7 years of experience as a clinical and forensic psychologist specialized in working with adults with high-functioning autism. She received her BA in electrical engineering from Brown University before earning her PsyD from Antioch University. This expert is a licensed psychologist and licensed sex offender treatment provider affiliate in the state of Washington. She had...

Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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Washington

This highly qualified forensic psychologist has over a decade of experience in his field. He earned a BA in psychology from Southwestern University and an MA in clinical psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake before completing a pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at Western State Hospital. He went on to earn a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Louisville...

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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Tennessee

This qualified expert is located in Tennessee where she obtained her BA and MS in psychology at the University of Memphis. She went on to complete a PhD in clinical psychology at the university. She is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor. Previously, this expert held various roles in her field, including a research assistant in various labs at both University of Memphis and Memphis...

Clinical, Forensic, and Trauma Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical, Forensic, and Trauma Psychology Expert Witness

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Tennessee

This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology, with his work having focused on areas such as wrongful death with psychological pain and suffering, clergy sexual abuse, rape trauma, and traumatic workplace injury. He obtained his BS, MS, and PhD in psychology from Virginia Tech before completing an internship in clinical psychology at the...

Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Clinical Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Clinical Psychology Expert Witness

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California

This qualified expert earned her BA in psychology with a minor in criminal justice from Northwest Nazarene University before earning both her MA and PhD in psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. She is licensed as a psychologist in three states and is a registered health service psychologist. She is active in her field as a member of the American Psychological Association, the...

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The Average Forensic Psychology Expert Witness
Charges $442 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $450

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $500

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Forensic Psychology Expert Witness FAQs

A forensic psychology expert witness applies psychological principles to legal issues. They can provide assessments, testify on mental health matters, and offer insight into human behavior.

Cases involving criminal responsibility, child custody disputes, personal injury claims, competency evaluations, and workplace discrimination often require a forensic psychology expert.

In criminal cases, they can evaluate defendants for competency to stand trial, assess risk of reoffending, or provide insight into the defendant's mental state at the time of the offense.

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like child psychology, neuropsychology, or clinical psychology. Their expertise can be crucial in specific types of cases.

In family law cases, they can conduct child custody evaluations, assess parental fitness, or provide opinions on the best interests of the child.

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