Criminal Forensic Evaluations

Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations
Assessment of whether an individual has the present ability to understand legal proceedings and assist in their defense in a rational and factual manner.

Criminal Responsibility Evaluations
Evaluation of an individual’s mental state at the time of the alleged offense, including whether a mental disorder impaired their ability to appreciate the wrongfulness of their actions or conform their behavior to the law.

Competency to Proceed (Plea, Waiver of Rights) Evaluations
Assessment of an individual’s capacity to make informed legal decisions, such as entering a plea, waiving rights, or participating meaningfully in legal strategy.

Risk Assessment (Violence or Recidivism) Evaluations
Evaluation of risk factors associated with future violence, reoffending, or behavioral instability, often used in sentencing, release decisions, or supervision planning.

Civil and Administrative Evaluations

Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
These are objective psychological evaluations requested in the context of litigation, disability claims, or administrative proceedings to assess psychological functioning, diagnosis, and functional impact. These examinations are structured around the referral question and typically involve a clinical interview, psychological testing, record review, and a written report with findings and opinions.

Personal Injury Evaluations
Evaluation of psychological harm following an alleged injury or traumatic event, including assessment of symptom validity, causation, and functional impact.

Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
Assessment of whether an individual is psychologically and cognitively able to safely and effectively perform essential job functions, particularly in safety-sensitive or high-responsibility roles.

Public Safety / First Responder Evaluations
Specialized evaluations addressing the psychological functioning, trauma exposure, and occupational readiness of law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders.

Malingering and Response Validity Assessment
Evaluation of effort, symptom exaggeration, or inconsistent presentation using validated measures and clinical judgment.

Family and Probate-Related Evaluations

Capacity Evaluations (Decision-Making Capacity)
Assessment of an individual’s ability to make informed decisions regarding finances, medical care, legal matters, or independent living.

Guardianship Evaluations
Evaluation of cognitive, psychological, and functional abilities to determine whether an individual requires a guardian and the appropriate level of support.

Testamentary Capacity Evaluations
Assessment of an individual’s capacity to make or modify a will, including understanding of assets, beneficiaries, and the consequences of decisions.

Undue Influence Evaluations
Evaluation of whether an individual’s decision-making may have been compromised by coercion, manipulation, or exploitation.

Approach to Forensic Evaluations

All forensic evaluations, including those of criminal and civil matters, are conducted with a commitment to objectivity and methodological rigor. The process of a forensic evaluation includes a clinical interview of the examinee, a thorough review of records provided to the clinician, standardized psychological and/or neuropsychological testing, and collateral information gathered when appropriate. All forensic evaluation reports are prepared with careful attention to clarity, organization, and evidentiary support, integrating objective data with clinical judgment to produce findings that are understandable and defensible across legal and administrative settings. Consultation with counsel, deposition, and expert testimony may be offered when appropriate.