Domestic Violence Expert Witnesses

Domestic violence expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on domestic violence. The domestic violence expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Child Abuse, Document Examination, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Science, Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Nurse, Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, and Police Practices & Procedures.

Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC
  • Domestic Violence/Abuse
  • Active Clinical Practice
  • Active Speaker & Presenter
John Hamel, Ph.D., LCSW
  • Domestic Violence Expert
  • Criminal Cases, Family Law
  • Researcher, Published Author
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Amber J. Ban, MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-C

Advanced Forensic Nursing Services, PLLC

Bentonville, Arkansas
Forensic Medicine, Nurse - Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse, Forensic Nurse, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Medical Forensic Exam, Rape Kit, Evidence Collection, Genital Injury, Assault injury, SANE
Forensic Nurse Examiner, Instructor and Expert Witness Amber J. Ban is a master's prepared RN of 20 years, with 11 years of specialty practice as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. She is Board Certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult/Adolescent, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Pediatric, and an Advanced Forensic Nurse. She routinely provides, and has provided over 800 comprehensive medical-forensic examinations related to survived strangulation of the neck in domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, suspect exams and child abuse injury documentation. She has extensive education and experience in every component of the medical and evidentiary care of the assault/abuse patient. Amber is an expert on the background and lethality of non fatal strangulation of the neck, mechanisms of strangulation, signs and symptoms of strangulation injury, & medical protocols and interventions. She is an expert on sexual abuse and assault, includi...
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Dan L Field, MD, FACEP

Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert

MDexperts

Rancho Cordova, California
Forensic Science, Emergency Medicine - Clinical Forensic Medicine, medical criminology, great bodily injury, case evaluation, case feasibility, injury, strangulation, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, urgent care, medical chart, gunshot wounds, firearms, stab wound, cause of death, use of force, bruising, toxicology, records
Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert Dr. Field is a board-certified emergency physician, a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and holds a master’s degree in forensic science. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he is highly trained in managing medical emergencies, trauma, stab and gunshot wounds, strangulation, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, fractures, police use of force, child abuse, and injury care. As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, he served as the medical control officer for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s SED (SWAT) team for over 25 years. He possesses small arms training, previously held a federal firearms dealer license, and is a black belt in Karate. He is also an Expert Consultant and Reviewer for the California Medical Board. Dr. Field has served as both a testifying and consulting expert in state and county superior courts, United States district courts, administrative law hearings, military courts-martial, and Title IX proceedings. He is exper...
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April Gould, Ph.D., M.A., M.P.H

Expert Witness: DV/IPV, Hate Crimes, Terrorism

Park Dietz & Associates | Threat Assessment Group

Newport Beach, California
Behavioral and Social Sciences - domestic violence, collective violence, homicide, gang violence, forensic interviewing, IPV, radicalization, terrorism, hate crimes, stalking, grievances, intimate partner violence, cycle of violence, coercive control, bias-motivated violence, child abuse
Dr. April Gould provides expert analysis, consultation, and testimony in criminal and civil cases involving domestic violence/intimate partner violence, hate crimes, gang violence, and homicide. She is a Criminology Expert at Park Dietz & Associates. She has been retained as an expert witness or consulting expert in more than 20 criminal and civil matters, involving homicides, domestic violence, gang violence, bias-motivated violence, and death penalty cases. Dr. Gould specializes in helping attorneys and juries understand the behavioral dynamics underlying violent crime. Her areas of expert opinion include the dynamics of domestic violence and coercive control, risk and lethality assessment in intimate partner violence, hate crime and terrorism motivation and radicalization pathways, gang violence, and child abuse and neglect. She has developed and presented continuing legal education programs for the National District Attorneys' Association on topics such as lethality risk asses...
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Felicia Rosario, MD

Coercive Control in Trafficking & Abuse Cases

Los Angeles, California
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Psychology - coercive control, human trafficking, domestic violence, abuse dynamics, psychological coercion, undue influence, grooming, witness credibility, victim behavior, inconsistent statements, return to abuser, compliance under threat, exploitation, false confession, pressured statements, intimidation, fear-based compliance, manipulation
Dr. Felicia Rosario provides behavioral analysis in trafficking and abuse cases involving coercive control, psychological pressure, fear, dependency, and power imbalance. Attorneys retain her to explain how these dynamics shape disclosure, decision-making, communication, and testimony in legal settings. Her work clarifies behavior that courts and juries often misread—such as inconsistent statements, return to abusers, compliance under threat, and apparent passivity or emotional flatness—by situating it within coercive environments rather than individual pathology. She has been retained in criminal, family law, and domestic violence matters in state and federal proceedings. Dr. Rosario holds an MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed a psychiatry internship at LAC+USC Medical Center, one of the nation's busiest public psychiatric emergency systems. She is a member of Harvard Medical School's Program in Psychiatry and the Law (PIPATL), an interdis...
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Marie Russell, MD

Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician

San Gabriel, California
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology - homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review. 29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years. Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional Former full time police officer x 7 yrs. Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science > 500 autopsies performed Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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Dana R Anderson

Forensic Psychologist & Expert Witness

California Forensic Psychology

Los Angeles, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology - threat assessment, malingering, serial killers, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, homicide, PTSD, feigning, kidnapping, stalking, murder, strangulation, child custody, family law, domestic violence, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, risk assessment, Insanity defense, sex offenders
Dr. Anderson is a distinguished forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience delivering expert testimony in criminal, civil, and family law cases. Her extensive expertise in malingering, deception, and severe mental illness offers attorneys and courts the critical insights needed to navigate the most complex psychological evaluations. Widely recognized for her specialization in high-stakes legal cases, Dr. Anderson is frequently retained for high-profile evaluations. Utilizing clinical and forensic psychopathology assessments, she is trusted by both defense and plaintiff teams to provide impartial and impactful evaluations. As the host of the acclaimed podcast Killer Psychologist, Dr. Anderson examines the psychological forces driving criminal behavior and unpacks the complexities of the justice system. Her expertise has been featured on Fox Nation, Investigation Discovery, and Nancy Grace, solidifying her reputation as a leading authority in forensic psychology. Renowned...
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Craig D McLaren

Police Practices Expert – Retired 32 Years LAPD

First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group

California
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Police Use of Force, Vehicle Pursuits, Deadly Force, Excessive Force Inadequate/Negligent Security, Crowd Control, Evidence Preservation, Chain of Custody, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Gangs, Surveillance, Vice, Prostitution, Gambling, Child Abuse, School Shootings, Workplace Violence, Patrol, Informants, Domestic Violence
Vastly Experienced Police Expert. 32 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of Police work. Including Use of Force and Use of Deadly Force. Personally involved in over 40 Uses of Force as well as being present at approximately 100 more. Certified Force Science Analyst, by Force Science Institute, which is a leader in law enforcement study. The Institute has conducted many research projects uncovering the scientific realities surrounding officer performance under stress, action/reaction time, memory, decision-making and more in complex, rapidly unfolding encounters. Worked celebrity security for the late Dean Martin for approximately two years, providing personal security as well as residential security. Expert in Vehicle Pursuits, having been involved in and receiving yearly training in pursuits, as well as training new officers in Vehicle Pursuit Tactics. Extensive Code-3 (Emergency) Driving Involvement and ...
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Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC

Psychology Expert

Lifetime Counseling and Consulting

Fair Oaks, California
Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Domestic violence, psychological abuse, emotional abuse, correctional mental health, wrongful death, PTSD, sex abuse, sex offender, emotional distress , retaliation, stalking, mental health, counseling, mental health, victimization, trauma, therapist, sexual assault, discrimination, psychological testing
Private practice since 2014. Experience in evaluations and testimony for adults. 12 years of experience as a counselor, trainer, interviewer, report writer working with victims of abuse, sexual assault, and with perpetrators of violence, and Dept of Corrections. Licensed as licensed professional clinical counselor in California since 2014. Doctorate in clinical psychology in 2016. Became certified as a National Domestic Violence Counselor in 2010. 1) Domestic violence / coercive control /emotional abuse 2) Psych evaluations 3) Mental health assessment 4) Sexual abuse / sexual assault evaluations 5) PTSD / emotional distress 6) Discrimination *CV available upon request
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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Trauma/Interpersonal Victimization

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

Long Beach, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures, w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment
I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.
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Nicole E McCarthy, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C

Experienced Therapist & Mental Health Expert.

Woodland Hills, California
Social Work, Mental Health - Mental Health, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Forensic Social Work, Adult Depression/Anxiety, Case Management, Standard of Care, Discharge Planning, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Perinatal Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Work Place Sexual Harassment, Suicide Prevention, Institutional Abuse
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) expert in mental health, psychiatric issues and women's health. I have a masters degree in social work from the University of Southern California and licensed in the state of California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I have experience and expertise with residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters and outpatient mental health clinics. I was a leader for the Intensive Outpatient Program in an outpatient clinic. Supervised other therapist’s and coordinated treatment teams for patient care. I have collaborated with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, OBGYN's, medical social workers, RN's and nursing teams. I addition, I am a member of Postpartum Support International and helped create the positive motherhood transition program specializing and treating moms who struggle with postpartum depression/ anxiety. I have expertise with pregnancy loss, infertility and perinatal issues. I am also a member ...
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John Hamel, Ph.D., LCSW

John Hamel & Associates

San Rafael, California
Forensic Psychology, Mental Health - domestic violence, intimate partner violence, IPV, intimate partner abuse, battered woman syndrome, false arrest, battered woman defense, battered person syndrome, battered person defense, family violence, family abuse, psychological abuse, batterer intervention
John Hamel, Ph.D., LCSW, has a Masters in Social Welfare from U.C.L.A., and a Ph.D. from the University of Central Lancashire, U.K., where he is currently a Research Fellow. He has worked with family violence perpetrators and victims since 1992, and is a court-approved provider of batterer intervention programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Hamel is the author of Gender-Inclusive Treatment of Intimate Partner Abuse, 2nd Edition: Evidence-Based Approaches, (Springer, 2014), and other books on domestic violence. He also has had dozens of his research articles published in various peer-reviewed scholarly journals, and is Editor-in-Chief of Partner Abuse, a journal published quarterly by Springer Publishing. A frequent speaker at conferences on domestic violence, he has also trained mental health professionals, attorneys, victim advocates social service organizations, law enforcement, attorneys and family court mediators. He is a founding member of the Association of Domesti...
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Kate Amber, MSc

Coercive Control, Workplace & Domestic Violence

ECCUSA (End Coercive Control USA)

Vernon, Connecticut
Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences - coercive control, domestic violence, child abuse, workplace bullying, batterers, battered women syndrome, grooming, coercion, psychological manipulation, psychological maltreatment, abuse, alienation, undue influence, consent, cults, workplace violence, hostile workplace, workplace harassment, fraud
Kate Amber MSc is a researcher, speaker, trainer, consultant and turnaround expert in coercive control and domestic abuse/violence in the contexts of family abuse, human trafficking, gangs, extremist groups, religions, workplace abuse, and psychological maltreatment. She holds post graduate certifications in violence and abuse prevention executive leadership, and coercive control, and professional certifications in human rights, ADA advocacy, the Homicide Timeline, and the Danger Assessment. Ms. Amber is trained on the Safe & Together CORE Model at the intersection of domestic violence and child abuse, and assesses cases for different types of abuse and the short and longterm risks involved for adults and children traumatized by it. Ms. Amber's Quicksand Model® of Coercive Control (QSM®) is a synthesis of 70 years of research and theory on coercive and controlling abuse of power and the trauma it causes. Ms. Amber speaks, conducts research, and trains mental health, law enforcement...
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Fiaz A Jaleel, MD

Personalized Medicine Consultants

Jacksonville, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - IME, Spine, Injury, MVA, Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Joint, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, Maritime Injury, Medical Chart Review, Muscle, No Fault, DUI, Pain Management, Peer Review, Brain, PIP, Domestic Violence, Chronic Pain
37 years of medical experience. Graduate of The University of the West Indies, School of Medicine 1987. Internship at Port of Spain General Hospital, Trinidad & Tobago 1987-1989. House Officer, Radiology 1989-1991. District Medical Officer 1991-1996. Internship, Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 1996-1997. Residency, PMR, Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University St. Louis, MO 1997-2000. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Medical Director, Rehab Unit 2002-2004. Orthopedics private practice group, Joliet, IL 2005-2006. Private practice, personal injury, chronic pain management in FL 2006-present. Independent Medical Exams 2018-present. Interested in expert witness work, maritime injuries, DUI defense, domestic violence. Willing to travel. Willing to testify. Willing to participate in depositions.
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Ana A Rivas-Vazquez, PhD

Miami, Florida
Forensic Psychology, Child Abuse - Civil Forensic, Workman Comp, Domestic Violence
Licensed in the state of Florida, PhD from University of Miami, Post Doctral Master in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Nova SE University (Ft. Lauderdale), Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology ABPP
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Natalie R Vanderhoof

Forensic Nursing- SA/DV/IPV/HT, medicolegal exams

Vanderhoof Consultant Group, LLC

Daytona Beach, Florida
Nurse, Emergency Medical Services - Forensic Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, SANE-A, Emergency Department, Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Battery, Rape, Paramedic, RN, Workplace Violence, Workplace Safety, Medical Regulatory Compliance, Employee Health, Program Development, TIC
Dual licensed Registered Nurse and Paramedic. Nationally certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult/Adolescent by the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Over 25 years experience in Emergency Medical Services including pre-hospital and emergency room care. Extensive leadership experience including serving as the Emergency Department Charge Nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experience in creating and developing teams. Currently practicing as a SANE-A in Central Florida. Own and operate Vanderhoof Vitality, LLC which is a natural health clinic. I am also the founder of Victim Response Training, Inc. which provides training to those who interact with victims during their continuum of care. I serve as the Secretary for the Florida Chapter of Forensic Nurses.
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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Trauma/Interpersonal Victimization

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

Hawaii
Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures, w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment
I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.
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Mary E. Foley, PsyD

PTSD and Partner Violence Expert Witness

Restore Counseling & Resource Center, LLC

BENTON, Kentucky
Psychology, Mental Health - PTSD, Trauma, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Clergy Abuse, Coercive Control
Dr. Foley is a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience in treating victims of interpersonal violence. Dr. Foley has extensive experience in understanding the nuance of working with victims of interpersonal trauma, and in educating systems and communities on these and related issues. Dr. Foley has served on the Board of Directors of three (3) KY state coalition boards and has been active in shaping legislative policy and training advocates state-wide in the field of domestic violence. Currently, Dr. Foley is the Executive Director of a regional domestic violence program in far western KY and serves on the Board of Directors of ZeroV- Kentucky's domestic violence coalition. Dr. Foley worked as a forensic interviewer assisting law enforcement in child sexual abuse cases for several years (2008-2011), and in 2011 she traveled the country as a national trainer on bystander intervention through a company known as Green Dot, etcetera. Dr. Foley's clinical and advocacy experience,...
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Marie Russell, MD

Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician

Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology - homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review. 29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years. Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional Former full time police officer x 7 yrs. Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science > 500 autopsies performed Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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Stefani E Goerlich, PhD, LMSW-C, LISW, LCSW, CST

Forensic Social Worker: BDSM/Kink Expert

MGA, LLC

Sterling Heights, Michigan
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Sexual Health - Sexual Assault, Sexual Trauma, Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Sexually Violent Predator, BDSM, Kink, Paraphilias, Fetishes, Sex Crimes, Sexual Trauma, Trauma-Informed Care, Sexual Deviance, Sexual Disorders, Sadomasochism, Bondage, Sadism
Stefani Goerlich is a Clinical and Forensic Social Worker, Board Certified Clinical/Forensic Sexologist and Certified Sex Therapist and an internationally recognized expert on erotic minorities. A multi-award-winning author of five books on BDSM/Kink and mental health, she literally “wrote the book” on working with clients with both clinical and sub-clinical paraphilias. Her work includes: The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients Kink-Affirming Practice: Culturally Competent Therapy from The Leather Chair BDSM & Kink: The Basics With Sprinkles On Top: Everything Vanilla People and Their Kinky Partners Need to Know to Communicate, Explore, and Connect. Securing Sexuality: Emerging Issues at the Intersection of Intimacy and Technology as well as several peer-reviewed academic journal publications on the topic of clinical practice related to sexual trauma, BDSM/kink and paraphilias. Stefani lectures at the Universities of Michigan and Minnesota on gender, sexualit...
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Dana R Anderson

Forensic Psychologist & Expert Witness

California Forensic Psychology

Nevada
Forensic Psychology, Psychology - threat assessment, malingering, serial killers, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, homicide, PTSD, feigning, kidnapping, stalking, murder, strangulation, child custody, family law, domestic violence, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, risk assessment, Insanity defense, sex offenders
Dr. Anderson is a distinguished forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience delivering expert testimony in criminal, civil, and family law cases. Her extensive expertise in malingering, deception, and severe mental illness offers attorneys and courts the critical insights needed to navigate the most complex psychological evaluations. Widely recognized for her specialization in high-stakes legal cases, Dr. Anderson is frequently retained for high-profile evaluations. Utilizing clinical and forensic psychopathology assessments, she is trusted by both defense and plaintiff teams to provide impartial and impactful evaluations. As the host of the acclaimed podcast Killer Psychologist, Dr. Anderson examines the psychological forces driving criminal behavior and unpacks the complexities of the justice system. Her expertise has been featured on Fox Nation, Investigation Discovery, and Nancy Grace, solidifying her reputation as a leading authority in forensic psychology. Renowned...
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Marie Russell, MD

Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician

New York
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology - homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review. 29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years. Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional Former full time police officer x 7 yrs. Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science > 500 autopsies performed Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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Charles H. Heller, PhD.

PSYCHOLOGIST EXPERT IN BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME

Heller Consulting Group Inc.

New York, New York
Psychology, Child Abuse - Battered Woman Syndrome, Homicide, Criminal Assessment, Emotional Suffering, Child Sexual Abuse, Murder, Sexual Assault, Emotional Damages, False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse, Battered Woman Defense, CSAAS Rebuttal, Posttraumatic stress Disorder PTSD, Clergy Sex Abuse, Criminal Behavior, Domestic Violence, False Allegation
I am a licensed Psychologist in both New Jersey and New York, providing clinical and forensic consultation services onsite or on internet platform as a member of Psypact in 42 other jurisdictions nationwide. I can also consult in California and Massachusetts per statute. My Ph.D in Psychology is from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earned in 1979. My doctoral research entitled Criminal Behavior and Arousal, focused on the causes of criminal behavior, laying the foundation for a career devoted to the clinical and forensic understanding of violence. I have been a treating clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist, and expert witness for over 40 years. My specialties include Battered woman Syndrome, Battered Women Syndrome defense for battered women who have murdered or assaulted the perpetrator of domestic violence. I have also worked with prosecutors in cases related to domestic violence and battered person syndrome, I have assisted in cases of Intimate Partner Violence, Inti...
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Jeffrey Bonner

Scranton, Pennsylvania
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice, Police Policies, Domestic Violence, Crowd Control, Use of Force, Excessive Force, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Surveillance, School Safety, Crisis Intervention, Baton, Taser, Firearm, Electronic Control Device
Award-Winning Police Officer. 25+ Years Experience including undercover operations, SWAT Team, and School Resource Officer. Certified Firearms Trainer. Graduate of the FBI National Academy, 272th Session. Law Enforcement Highlights • Trained and deployed multiple times in "Mobile Field Force / Civil Disturbances" • Undercover operations, drug buys, surveillance and preparation of over 400 search warrants • Specialized training in Barricaded gunman situation resolution • Member of D.P.D. Pistol Team • Executive Protection, and advanced driving techniques. • Served on Multi-jurisdictional SWAT Team • Patrol Rifle Operator / Designated Marksman Certification • Certified Firearms Trainer • Field Training Officer and Supervisor • Police Honor Guard 2004 through 2015 • Additional command capacities: • New World Reporting System Build Team / Training of supervisors and Officers, Mobile Field Force Unit Commander Career Accolades With Sterling Heights Police Department • (6) Merit Ci...
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Angela M Jourdain (Elsenburg), M.S., LPC, LCDC

Forensically Trained (licensed) Psychotherapist

Haven of Hope

Killeen, Texas
Psychology, Document Examination - Child abused, Home study, Trauma informed, Substance abuse, Guardianship, Addiction, Reunification, Child protective services, Co-parenting, Domestic violence, Meditation, BIPP trained, Forensically trained, Assessments, Counseling, Licensed, Family therapy, Court experience, Custody evaluation, Parental rights
Licensed in Texas as a Professional Counselor and Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 10 years of experience, training focused on forensic analysis of psychological data, contracted for 4+ years as a psychotherapist with the Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) serving over 300 clients. I have testified in family law matters, DFPS-case matters, criminal court, and civil lawsuits. Experienced with collaborative efforts that include law enforcement, court administration, law firms, family, counseling professionals, and mediation efforts. Specific related experience: home studies, custody evaluations, reunification, counseling, coparenting, counseling, family, counseling, substance-abuse counseling, trauma informed counseling, department of family, protective services, and child, protective services cases, advocacy, document review, masters level assessments, such as ACES, AAPI 2.5, NCCS, SASSI and more. Our office has a collaborative team with complementary professio...
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Craig D McLaren

Police Practices Expert – Retired 32 Years LAPD

First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group

Granger, Texas
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Police Use of Force, Vehicle Pursuits, Deadly Force, Excessive Force Inadequate/Negligent Security, Crowd Control, Evidence Preservation, Chain of Custody, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Gangs, Surveillance, Vice, Prostitution, Gambling, Child Abuse, School Shootings, Workplace Violence, Patrol, Informants, Domestic Violence
Vastly Experienced Police Expert. 32 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of Police work. Including Use of Force and Use of Deadly Force. Personally involved in over 40 Uses of Force as well as being present at approximately 100 more. Certified Force Science Analyst, by Force Science Institute, which is a leader in law enforcement study. The Institute has conducted many research projects uncovering the scientific realities surrounding officer performance under stress, action/reaction time, memory, decision-making and more in complex, rapidly unfolding encounters. Worked celebrity security for the late Dean Martin for approximately two years, providing personal security as well as residential security. Expert in Vehicle Pursuits, having been involved in and receiving yearly training in pursuits, as well as training new officers in Vehicle Pursuit Tactics. Extensive Code-3 (Emergency) Driving Involvement and ...
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Scott J. Haight, MD

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness - 50+ Cases

Haight Medical Consulting, PLLC

Newcastle, Washington
Emergency Medicine - Homicide, Strangulation, Child Abuse, Child torture, Assault, Syncope, Medical Malpractice, DUI, Motor Vehicle Accident, Whiplash, Fracture, Domestic Violence
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 14 years of clinical experience. My clinical practice spans diverse emergency department settings, including community hospitals, trauma centers, and academic medical centers. I provide expert witness consultation in criminal and civil matters and have worked with public defense as well as private counsel. I have consulted on over 50 cases involving homicide, assault, domestic violence, strangulation, child abuse and torture, DUI, murder, and manslaughter, as well as medical malpractice cases involving a wide range of conditions including arterial dissection, ischemic limb, chronic wounds, rib fractures, and necrotizing soft tissue infection. I have additional training in the evaluation of strangulation. My services include medical record review, standard of care analysis, causation assessment, written reports, deposition, and trial testimony as needed.