Forensic Psychology Expert Witnesses in California

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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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Clinical & Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical & Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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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...

Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychology Expert Witness

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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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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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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 and Clinical Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic and Clinical Psychology Expert Witness

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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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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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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...

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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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...

The Average Forensic Psychology Expert Witness
Charges $442 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $375

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  • Deposition Fee

    $500

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  • Court 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.

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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