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Average Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$525/hr
Review Fee
$575/hr
Deposition Fee
$600/hr
Court Fee
This board-certified psychiatrist specializes in combined psychotherapy and medication management. He received his medical degree from King George's Medical College in India and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Howard University in DC. He received specialized training in treating children and adolescents from the University of Maryland, as well as postgraduate training in Forensic Psychiatry from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He has been practicing psychiatry for over 16 years, and has evaluated patients in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient and consultation-liaison.
Clinical Assistant Professor, A university in MD
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King George's Medical College
Glenelg,
Maryland
This board certified psychiatrist offers psychotherapy, medication management, and clinical consultation to patients in Central Pennsylvania, including members of the Bucknell University and Susquehanna University communities as well as remotely via telepsychiatry to any resident of Pennsylvania and California. She completed her undergraduate education at Haverford College, where she focused on Cellular and Molecular Biology, and pursued her MD at the Temple University School of Medicine. She completed a postgraduate internship at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency in Psychiatry at the University of California at San Diego. In additional to her clinical practice, she has extensive experience in scientific writing, having served as an editor for several scholarly publications. She is experienced in psychological evaluations for court document submissions as well as expert testimony.
Psychiatrist, Private Practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Temple University
Lewisburg,
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 numerous presentations and lectures. Formerly this expert served as an Associate Provost at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and was the Founding Dean of a State University School in New York. She is currently the Provost at Marywood University in Scranton, PA.
Founding Dean, A State University School in New York
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Houston
Blakely,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert earned his BS in biology from Cornell University and his MD Commonwealth Medical College. He then went on to complete his residency in general psychiatry from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in his field as a member of numerous professional societies including the American Psychiatric Association. Formerly, he served as a staff psychiatrist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. Currently, he is a general psychiatrist at a private practice in PA and a forensic psychiatrist at a healthcare company in PA.
Forensic Psychiatrist, A healthcare company in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Commonwealth (Geisinger) Medical College
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
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What Can a Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness Opine On?
Risk Assessment
Evaluating potential for future violence.
Competency Evaluations
Determining mental fitness for trial.
Insanity Evaluations
Assessing mental state at the time of crime.
Psychological Testing
Administering tests for mental health diagnosis.
Treatment Recommendations
Suggesting appropriate mental health interventions.
Case Consultations
Advising legal teams on psychiatric matters.
FAQs for Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses
What is a forensic psychiatry expert witness?
A forensic psychiatry expert witness is a psychiatrist who evaluates mental health in legal cases and explains findings to the court. They assist by reviewing records, conducting evaluations, writing reports, and testifying to clarify psychiatric issues.
What types of cases can a forensic psychiatry expert witness provide insight on?
A forensic psychiatry expert witness provides insight on criminal responsibility, competency, insanity defenses, risk assessment, violence, malpractice, disability, and personal injury cases.
How can a forensic psychiatry expert witness strengthen causation analysis in my case?
A forensic psychiatry expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking psychiatric symptoms to specific events with evidence‑based evaluation, records review, and clear courtroom testimony.
What specific training and board certifications should a forensic psychiatry expert witness have?
A forensic psychiatry expert witness should be a board-certified psychiatrist with ACGME-accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship training and ABPN subspecialty certification in forensic psychiatry.
How does a forensic psychiatry expert witness evaluate competency to stand trial?
A forensic psychiatry expert witness evaluates competency to stand trial by assessing the defendant’s mental state, understanding of legal proceedings, and ability to work with counsel.
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