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Domestic Violence Expert Witnesses

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that one intimate partner uses to gain power and control over the other. Domestic violence expert witnesses are professionals with extensive experience in the field of domestic violence who can provide expert testimony in cases related to domestic violence, including criminal trials, civil lawsuits, and restraining order hearings. Related sub-specialties include social work, psychology, and law enforcement.

Example cases in which an attorney might need a domestic violence expert witness:

  • A criminal case involving domestic violence where the defendant is accused of physical or emotional abuse of a partner
  • A family law case involving child custody where domestic violence is a factor in determining the best interests of the child
  • A civil case involving a restraining order where the petitioner is seeking protection from an abusive partner

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Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Threat Assessment Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

E-673754

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Threat Assessment Expert Witness | California

This highly-qualified expert has twenty years of experience specializing in law enforcement investigations with particular expertise in sexual assault, threat assessment, and management. She is certified in forensic sciences, as a defensive tactic and use of force instructor, and as a threat assessment professional. This expert is active in her field with memberships to the Association of Threat...

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

E-183510

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert Witness | 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...

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Domestic Violence Expert Witness Case Studies

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    Child Abused and Starved After Being Placed With Uncle

    October 3, 2017

    This case involves the welfare of a child who was taken by Child Protective Services. During a hearing, the court removed the child, who was seven at...

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    Sexual abuse expert witness advises on man’s claims that he was wrongfully arrested for sexual abuse of his children

    December 20, 2017

    A police officer spent twenty-years in prison for allegedly sexually molesting his daughter and step-son. Ultimately, his conviction was overturned...

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    Criminology Experts Discuss Fatal Domestic Violence Incident

    October 3, 2017

    This case involves a man who is accused of intentionally shooting his wife, although he alleges that it was an accident. The defendant was married to...

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    Law Enforcement Expert Opines on Mismanaged Domestic Violence Incident

    December 20, 2017

    This case involves a domestic violence victim who was shot and killed by his wife in Kansas. The victim’s wife had a criminal record, and was on...

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    Corrections Facility Releases Violent Criminal Into Community

    April 19, 2018

    This case involves a man who murdered his wife and mother-in-law while on temporary leave from a corrections facility. The man had an extensive...

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