Forensic Psychology Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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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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E-160461

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...

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E-281663

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...

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

    Fee info

    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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