Psychology Expert Witnesses in Virginia

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Psychology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Child Psychology, and Educational Psychology. Some of the most common specialties for psychology expert witnesses also include Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Organizational Psychology, and Health Psychology. They have provided opinions on the effects of mental illness, trauma, stress, addiction, and learning disabilities.

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David Richard Spiegel, MDView profile

ID: 296709

Dr. David Richard Spiegel, MD

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Virginia

Dr. David R. Spiegel has 29 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Psychology from Duke University and his MD from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. After completing an internship in Psychiatry at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he went on to complete a combined residency in Psychiatry at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the...

Psychology and Life Care Planning Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychology and Life Care Planning Expert Witness

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Virginia

Over 30 years experience. Has served on multiple medical school faculties, worked on-staff, in administrative roles and as a consultant to numerous programs and facilities. Current interests include life care planning, rehabilitation for neurological, psychiatric, medical and intellectual impairments; complex cases; behavior analysis; outcomes research; staff training; and program development. ...

Gordon Smith, FAAN, MDView profile

ID: 1222581

Dr. Gordon Smith, FAAN, MD

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Virginia

Dr. A. Gordon Smith has 26 years of experience in the fields of Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine. He earned his BA in Archaeology from the University of Virginia and his MD from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. After completing an internship in internal medicine and a residency in Neurology, he went on to complete a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine, all at the University of...

Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Virginia

This multiple board certified forensic psychiatrist has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, predominantly specializing in Addictions, PTSD and Sleep Medicine. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has held top teaching and clinical positions at Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine. Currently, he is the President of a psychiatric...

Michael John Hall, LCP, PhDView profile

ID: 5636861

Dr. Michael John Hall, LCP, PhD

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Virginia

Dr. Michael J. Hall has 23 years of experience in Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychology. He earned his BS in Psychology and History from Guilford College and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Kent State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Virginia. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of the Iowa Consortium of Veteran Excellence at Iowa City VA Health...

Pharmaceuticals Expert WitnessView profile

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Pharmaceuticals Expert Witness

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Virginia

This extremely qualified clinical expert is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, patient advocate, and expert in patient adherence with medications and the development of multi-component patient education programs that increase patient adherence from worldwide clinical trials through product launch through post-marketing stages and increase patient safety. She has expertise...

Matthew James Barrett, MDView profile

ID: 3193

Dr. Matthew James Barrett, MD

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Virginia

This expert has nearly a decade of experience in the field of neurology. He earned his BS in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame and then went on to receive his MD from the Univesity of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his internship at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center and his residency at the University of Virginia Department of Neurology. He then went on to...

Clinical Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Virginia

This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience as a clinical psychiatrist and has experience in areas such as sexual harassment in the workplace, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, workplace issues and accommodations, and EEO complaints. He received his BA in psychology from the University of Albany before earning his MA in education psychology from the University of North Carolina...

Jeffrey Adam WilkenView profile

ID: 14079

Dr. Jeffrey Adam Wilken

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Virginia

This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Cornell University and his MA and PhD from the University of Maryland. After completing his internship in clinical psychology this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Georgetown University and the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in DC. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical...

Allison White TwenteView profile

ID: 20252

Dr. Allison White Twente

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Virginia

This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. She earned her BA in psychology and her MA in school psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her PhD in child clinical psychology from the University of Denver. She previously served in a variety of roles at Harvard Medical School and their affiliated Children's Hospital, including...

Rashida A JonesView profile

ID: 22490

Dr. Rashida A Jones

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Virginia

This highly qualified expert earned her BA in psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, followed by both her MA and PsyD in clinical psychology from Regent University. Further, she holds a certificate in advanced intercultural management from the University of Notre Dame. She formerly served as a forensic psychology associate at Eastern State Hospital and as a mental health clinician at the...

The Average 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

    $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.

Psychology Expert Witness FAQs

A psychology expert witness provides insight into human behavior, mental health, and psychological factors. They can offer testimony on issues like competency, custody disputes, or psychological damages.

Cases involving personal injury, family law (like child custody), criminal defense (such as insanity pleas), and employment discrimination often require a psychology expert witness.

Yes, psychologists can specialize in areas such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuropsychology, or child psychology. Their expertise can be crucial in specific case types.

Forensic psychologists specifically apply psychological knowledge to legal matters. They may assess competency to stand trial, evaluate for mental illness in criminal cases, or provide risk assessments.

A child psychology expert can provide an unbiased evaluation of the child's well-being and the potential impact of different custody arrangements on their mental and emotional health.

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