Psychology Expert Witnesses in Utah

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Psychology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including civil, criminal, employment, and family law. Some of the most common specialties include forensic psychology, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and child psychology. They can opine on the effects of trauma, mental illness, cognitive impairment, competency, and psychological damages.

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Average Psychology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$375/hr

Review Fee

$450/hr

Deposition Fee

$500/hr

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  1. Child & Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry Expert Witness

    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.

    Competency Evaluator, A Judicial Court District in NV

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois

    Las Vegas,

    Nevada

  2. Correctional Psychiatry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $800/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $800/hr

    This mental health expert is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and the Associate Director of a forensic psychiatry fellowship program for a large public university in Colorado. Much of his work has focused on the mental health of prison inmates, with a particular emphasis on the effects of solitary confinement. The expert earned his M.D. from the University of Maryland Medical School and completed his psychiatric internship/residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is licensed in the states of Colorado, California, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. He has also co-authored a book and nearly 30 book chapters. Among notable consulting engagements, the expert was selected to perform the independent psychiatric exam in a high-profile mass shooting trial. He is a member of the American Correctional Health Services Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.

    Clinical Professor, A large public university in CO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland Medical School

    Denver,

    Colorado

  3. Psychiatry & Geriatric Psychiatry Expert Witness

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

    This highly qualified expert is triple board certified in Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Administrative Psychiatry. He has been in active practice for over 31 years. He completed his MD degree at the prestigious Albert-Ludwigs-University in Germany prior to moving to the United States. He completed a residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati. This expert is highly respected in this field with more than 65 publications and more than 15 book chapters and 5 books to his name. Formerly the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Dean at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, he is currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at a major academic medical center in the Southwest.

    Department Chair, A Major Academic Medical Center in AZ

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert-Ludwigs University, Germany

    Tucson,

    Arizona

  4. Drug & Alcohol Treatment Expert Witness

    This expert is a well qualified and experienced drug and alcohol treatment professional. He completed his BA at SUNY, and his MS in clinical mental health counseling and MBA at UNLV. He is a certified addictionologist and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. He is also active in the field as a member of the State of Nevada Association for Addiction Professionals and serves on the Governor’s Substance Abuse Working Group. He previously was the president and chief operating officer of Sierra Health Services, and was the president and co-founder of an addiction treatment facility called Resolutions. He currently is the regional vice president for a residential drug treatment company in Nevada.

    Regional Vice President, A Residential Drug Treatment Company in NV

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Nevada, Las Vegas

    Nevada

What Can a Psychology Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Psychology Expert Witnesses

What is a psychology expert witness?

A psychology expert witness is a licensed psychologist who provides specialized mental health opinions in legal cases. They assist by evaluating records, conducting assessments, testifying in court, and clarifying psychological issues.

What types of cases may require the expertise of a psychology expert witness?

A psychology expert witness handles criminal responsibility, competency, personal injury, PTSD, trauma, child custody, abuse, workplace harassment, discrimination, and malpractice cases.

How can a psychology expert witness assist in evaluating a defendant’s competency to stand trial?

A psychology expert witness evaluates mental state, understanding of legal proceedings, and ability to assist counsel to determine a defendant’s competency to stand trial.

What qualifications should attorneys look for when retaining a psychology expert witness?

Attorneys should retain a psychology expert witness with a doctoral degree, relevant clinical or forensic experience, board certification, licensure, and prior testimony experience.

How does a psychology expert witness assess the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

A psychology expert witness assesses eyewitness reliability by examining memory processes, lineup procedures, stress, bias, suggestibility, and consistency with other case evidence.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting psychology 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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