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Average Forensic Psychology Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$450/hr
Deposition Fee
$500/hr
Court Fee
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 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 times and presented on topics relating to psychology and criminal justice. He remains active in his field as a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.
Clinical/Forensic Neuropsychologist, A Philadelphia-based psychology practice
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Drexel University
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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What Can a Forensic Psychology Expert Witness Opine On?
Psychological Evaluation
Assessing mental health and competency.
Risk Assessment
Evaluating potential for future violence.
Competency Evaluation
Determining ability to stand trial.
Insanity Defense Assessment
Evaluating mental state at the time of crime.
Child Custody Evaluation
Assessing parental fitness for custody decisions.
Treatment Recommendations
Suggesting appropriate psychological interventions.
FAQs for Forensic Psychology Expert Witnesses
What is a forensic psychology expert witness?
A forensic psychology expert witness is a licensed psychologist who applies psychological science to legal cases. They assist by evaluating parties, reviewing records, writing reports, and testifying in court.
What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a forensic psychology expert witness?
A forensic psychology expert witness supports criminal, civil, family, personal injury, competency, risk assessment, workplace harassment, and trauma-related legal cases.
How can a forensic psychology expert witness assist with competency evaluations?
A forensic psychology expert witness conducts competency evaluations by assessing mental state, decision-making capacity, and understanding of legal proceedings, then presenting clear findings in court.
What forensic psychology expert witness qualifications are most critical for admissibility?
The most critical forensic psychology expert witness qualifications are a relevant doctorate, licensure, forensic specialization, extensive case experience, and a solid research-based methodology.
How does a forensic psychology expert witness assess malingering in litigated matters?
A forensic psychology expert witness assesses malingering in litigated matters using validated psychological tests, behavioral observation, record review, and consistency analysis of reported symptoms.
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