Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witnesses in Utah

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Child abuse and neglect expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including pediatrics, forensic psychology, social work, and child protective services. Some of the most common specialties include child forensic interviews, mandated reporting, risk assessment, and child welfare standards. They can opine on the effects of physical and emotional trauma, neglect, unsafe environments, and system failures on child development and safety.

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Average Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$325/hr

Review Fee

$575/hr

Deposition Fee

$425/hr

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Child Abuse and Neglect Experts in Utah

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $850/hr

    This expert is trained and board certified in radiation oncology. Currently a professor at a major medical center, he continues to treat patients and conduct research projects. He also serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. His clinical interests include pediatric cancers, breast cancer and sarcoma.

    Director, A Medical Center in UT

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Oregon Health Sciences University

    Salt Lake City,

    Utah

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  • Review Fee $700/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr

    This board-certified expert earned her MD from the University of Texas Southwestern, and completed a Residency in Pediatrics and a Fellowship in Neonatology from the University of Utah. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Perinatal Research Society, the Society for Reproductive Investigation and the Western Society for Pediatric Research. Formerly, this expert was a Visiting Instructor of Neonatology at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Neonatology at a regional medical university.

    Adjunct Assistant Professor, A university in UT

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Southwestern

    Salt Lake City,

    Utah

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  • Review Fee $650/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and his MD from the University of Illinois School of Medicine. He is board-certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. He completed his internship and residency in General Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. After completing his internship, he went on to complete a fellowship in Clinical Psychopharmacology at the University of California, San Diego and two other fellowships in Child Psychiatry and Administrative Psychiatry at the Reiss-Davis Child Study Center, a division of Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. He remains active in the field of psychiatry as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Previously, he has served as a Psychiatric Consultant for several children and family services entities including the Children's Behavioral Services of Nevada, Children's Resource Bureau of Nevada, and the Maple Star Nevada Foster Care Program. Currently, he is a Pediatric Psychiatry Staff Member at a university-affiliated medical center in Nevada as well as a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at a well-known university in Nevada. Additionally, he also serves as a Psychiatrist for a child and family services unit in Nevada.

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    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois

    Las Vegas,

    Nevada

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This expert has extensive experience in cases involving child abuse or injury in institutional settings (i.e. schools, churches, foster care, youth groups, day care, treatment centers, residential facilities and hospitals), failure to supervise, interpersonal violence and bullying, sexual abuse by teachers, clergy or staff members and child-on-child abuse. She can help you assess standards and practices, policies and procedures, and questions of negligence. Having worked on the ground floor as the field of child abuse recognition and prevention was developing, she has specialized knowledge and experience regarding the standard of care in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

    Founder, A child abuse prevention program in Denver

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Union Institute and University

    Denver,

    Colorado

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  • Review Fee $380/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr
    Court Fee $550/hr

    This highly qualified board certified expert earned her BA from University of Maryland and her MD from Ben Gurion Medical School for International Health in collaboration with Columbia University. She then completed her residency in emergency medicine and pediatrics at Indiana University. This expert is board certified in both pediatrics and emergency medicine and certified in advanced cardiac, pediatric, advanced trauma, and basic life support. She is a member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Emergency Physicians. She has published multiple times in American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Formerly, she served as the pediatric emergency medicine curriculum director at Carolinas Medical Center and an assistant professor of emergency and pediatric emergency medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Currently, she is an adjunct professor of wilderness medicine at a leading Colorado medical school and as a pediatric emergency physician at a Colorado multi-specialty physician group.

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    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University

    Denver,

    Colorado

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This board-certified expert has worked as a pediatrician for over 15 years and earned his MD from LaUniversidad De Montemorelos. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He remains active in the pediatric field as a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Previously, he has worked as a pediatrician at Arizona Pediatrics and Happy Kids Pediatrics. Currently, he is a pediatrician and president at an AZ private pediatrics office.

    Pediatrician, A Private AZ Pediatric Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), LaUniversidad De Montemorelos

    Phoenix,

    Arizona

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This qualified expert graduated from Dartmouth College with his AB in neurobiology before earning his MD from New York University. He subsequently completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Colorado and a pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialization in pediatric hematology-oncology. As a pediatrician and pediatric oncologist, this expert specializes in the treatment and management of pediatric brain tumors and other cancers. He is active in his field as a member of the Children's Oncology Group and as an author of several scientific articles. He has formerly served as a pediatrician focused on neuro-oncology at Boston Children's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Currently, this expert is an assistant professor of pediatrics at a university in Colorado and an attending physician of pediatric hematology and oncology at a children's hospital, also in Colorado.

    Attending Physician, A Children's Hospital in CO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York University

    Aurora,

    Colorado

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience as a pediatrician specializing in neonatology. He earned both his BS in exercise science and his MD from the University of Nebraska before completing a residency in pediatrics at the University of Florida and a fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at the University of North Carolina. During his fellowship training at the University of North Carolina, he also earned a MS in health administration. This expert is board-certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialization in neonatal-perinatal medicine, and is active in his field as a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He formerly served as an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Nebraska and a clinical neonatologist at Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha. Currently, this expert is based in Colorado where he serves as the medical director of the NICU at a medical center and a clinical neonatologist for a medical group.

    Medical Director, A Medical Center in CO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Nebraska

    Highlands Ranch,

    Colorado

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Related Specialties

What Can a Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witness Opine On?

Child Assessment

Evaluating a child's physical and emotional state.

Safety Planning

Creating a plan to ensure child safety.

Intervention Services

Providing support and resources to families.

Reporting Procedures

Documenting and reporting suspected abuse cases.

Counseling Services

Offering therapy for affected children and families.

Court Involvement

Engaging in legal proceedings for child protection.

FAQs for Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witnesses

What is a child abuse and neglect expert witness?

A child abuse and neglect expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates suspected abuse cases and explains findings in court. They assist by reviewing records, assessing injuries, and testifying to clarify complex child abuse and neglect issues.

In what types of cases might an expert witness in child abuse and neglect be beneficial?

A child abuse and neglect expert witness is beneficial in CPS investigations, dependency and neglect cases, custody disputes, criminal abuse charges, foster care, and termination of parental rights.

How do courts assess qualifications of a child abuse and neglect expert witness?

Courts assess qualifications of a child abuse and neglect expert witness by reviewing their education, specialized training, clinical or forensic experience, research, and prior testimony.

What methodologies does a child abuse and neglect expert witness use to evaluate allegations?

A child abuse and neglect expert witness uses interviews, record review, forensic assessment tools, and multidisciplinary collaboration to evaluate abuse allegations objectively.

How can a child abuse and neglect expert witness strengthen cross-examination strategy?

A child abuse and neglect expert witness strengthens cross-examination strategy by clarifying complex clinical issues, exposing inconsistencies, and reinforcing or challenging witness credibility.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting child abuse and neglect expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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