Psychology Expert Witnesses in Washington

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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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Psychology Experts in Washington

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  1. Psychiatry & Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $800/hr
    Court Fee
    $800/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his BA in chemistry from Swarthmore College and his MD from University of Michigan Medical School. He completed an internship, residency, and fellowship with the department of psychiatry at University of Michigan Medical System. This expert is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a licensed physician and surgeon in the state of Washington. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the Association for Academic Psychiatry, and the International Society for ECT and Neurostimulation. He has been published eight times in peer reviewed journal articles and has published one book on inpatient psychiatry. Formerly, this expert served as a medical director of the adult inpatient psychiatric unit for University of Michigan Health System and as an associate psychiatrist at Seattle Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center. Currently, he is an attending physician for electroconvulsive therapy at a large nonprofit Seattle health provider, a partner psychiatrist at a neuropsychiatric treatment center, and a clinical assistant professor with the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at a leading Washington medical school.

    Clinical Assistant Professor, A Medical School in WA

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

    Seattle,

    Washington

  2. Clinical & Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This qualified expert has 7 years of experience as a clinical and forensic psychologist specialized in working with adults with high-functioning autism. She received her BA in electrical engineering from Brown University before earning her PsyD from Antioch University. This expert is a licensed psychologist and licensed sex offender treatment provider affiliate in the state of Washington. She had a career as an engineer for 14 years prior to starting her psychology career. She has formerly served as an instructor for Pathwise Leadership and currently serves as a clinical and forensic psychologist for a private practice in Washington State.

    Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, Two private practices in WA

    Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Antioch University

    Spokane,

    Washington

  3. Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $325/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $450/hr
    Court Fee
    $450/hr

    This highly qualified forensic psychologist has over a decade of experience in his field. He earned a BA in psychology from Southwestern University and an MA in clinical psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake before completing a pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at Western State Hospital. He went on to earn a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Louisville and completed a senior fellowship in forensic clinical psychology at the University of Washington/Western State Hospital. This expert is a licensed psychologist in Washington and Texas and a member of several professional organizations including the American Psychological Association. Formerly, this expert worked as a licensed psychologist at Madigan Army Medical Center. Currently, he is a licensed psychologist and forensic evaluator for a psychology service clinic, his own independent private practice, and a state-run mental health department in Washington.

    Licensed Psychologist/Forensic Evaluator, A state-run mental health department in WA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Louisville

    Tacoma,

    Washington

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.

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