Jail Expert Witnesses

Jail 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 jail. The jail expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Psychiatry, Anatomic Pathology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Forensic Pathology, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Jails & Prisons, Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures, Preventive Medicine, and Psychiatry.

Adel Shaker, MD, LLB, FCAP

Board Certified Anatomic & Forensic Pathologist

International Medical Legal Forensic Experts, LLC

Huntsville, Alabama
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology - Autopsy, independent medical examiner, autopsy review, cause of death, manner of death, wrongful death, nursing home death, medical malpractice, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, body assault, motor vehicle accident, work accident, toxicology, suicide, homicide, custody police death, jail
The area of expertise in which Dr. Shaker will be tendered is pathology, including but not limited to general pathology, Anatomic pathology, Clinical pathology, & Forensic Pathology. Over 30 years of experience as practicing, fully licensed pathologist with extensive training in forensic pathology & testifying as an expert witness in many cases. Earned his law degree and was involved in national and international high profile cases. He's fluent multilingual. Cases review include but not limited to autopsy review, cause and manner of death, wrongful death, police intervention and custody death, nursing home death and elder abuse/ neglect, wounds evaluation, occupational and industrial accidents, suicide, domestic violence, child/elder abuse, toxicology,drug overdose, sexual crime, firearm injuries, variable injuries/trauma and self inflicted wounds. I am available for a no-charge initial consultation (free screening of case).

Salma S. Khan, M.D.

Salma S. Khan, M.D.

San Francisco, California
Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry - Jail, Suicide, Prison, Forensic, Malpractice, Medication error, IME
I am licensed in California and Texas

mark E mckenzie, MD

Internist - Former Academic Career

MEM Consulting, LLC

California
Internal Medicine - Jail, Medicaid, Medical, Prison death, Records Review, Insurance Audit, Negligence, Medical Malpractice, In custody death, Hospital, Law Enforcement, Police Officers, Accidents, Medicare Fraud, Complicated cases
I am a Board-Certified internist and for the past eighteen years I have been working full-time in Graduate Medical Education (GME) , academic medicine, as Program Director for an Internal Medicine residency. I completed my residency at University Medical Center in Las Vegas including a year as Chief Resident. In my last year, 1999 , I was given the Resident of the Year and the Out Patient Clinic Resident of the Year awards. I have been providing my services as a part-time endeavor and now I'm ready to go full-time. Included among my many skills is the fact that I am very adept at picking apart other physician's expert opinions and do not hesitate to sharply criticize them. I have provided written opinions on cases that ranged from relatively straight forward to two inmate, in-custody deaths. I see things others don't see.

Marlon O Mitchell, MD

Expert in geriatrics/corrections/general medicine

West Hartford, Connecticut
Geriatrics, Family Medicine - correctional medicine, corrections, inpatient medicine, hospital medicine, jail, pressure ulcer, long-term care, nursing home, visiting nurse, prison, consultation, adult, teen, adolescent, women, SNF, short-term rehab, rehabilitation, plan of care, ethics
Dr. Marlon Mitchell, MD, a double-board certified geriatrician and family physician, brings years of experience across diverse healthcare settings to his role as an expert witness. With a commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care, Dr. Mitchell has worked in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rehabilitation and nursing facilities, large academic hospital systems, and correctional facilities in Washington, DC. This extensive background allows him to deliver nuanced insights into the standards of care in outpatient and inpatient settings, CMS compliance in both long- and short-term care facilities, and the unique clinical and administrative demands of correctional healthcare. Dr. Mitchell’s broad expertise and dedication to objective, high-quality care make him an invaluable asset for legal cases requiring specialized medical knowledge. Contact Dr. Marlon Mitchell for a trusted, impartial perspective on geriatric and family medicine standards, regulatory compliance, an...

Pat Leung, MD PharmD MPH

Medical Physicians Group PLLC

Jacksonville , Florida
Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Accident, death, malpractice, correctional medicine, prison, jail, pharmacy, pharmacist, wrongful death, negligence, occupational medicine, COVID vaccine, medical medication error, patient safety, work related injury
Dr. Leung possesses double doctorates as he has a Medical Doctorate (M.D.) and a Pharmacy Doctorate (Pharm.D.) graduae Summa Cum Laude and ranked #1 in his PharmD class throughout the whole curriculum. Dr. Leung is experienced at finding medical errors as he has been working for over 15 years in finding and preventing medical errors. He is currently working at Medical Physicians Group PLLC where he works at urgent care and outpatient clinics and sees telemedicine patients. He previously worked as a Senior Medical Physician for the Northeast Florida State Hospital, and as a Correctional Medicine Physician at the Baker County Jail which housed inmates from the Georgia and Florida Marshals and ICE patients as well. He also worked in occupational medicine and emergency medicine at the federal facility for two years. As a pharmacist, Dr. Leung was a pharmacist-in-charge for an HIV pharmacy. He has worked in multiple settings as a pharmacist including hospital pharmacy, CVS, Walgree...

Eliot Blum, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Emergency Medicine - Emory Faculty @ Grady

Atlanta, Georgia
Emergency Medicine - incarcerated, jail, prison, arrest, trauma, residents, residency, supervisor, police, medical director, department chair, level 1, tertiary care center, opiate, gun shot, EMS, emergency medical services, misdiagnosis, medical board, community hospital
Dr. Eliot Blum is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 14 years of experience managing a broad spectrum of urgent and emergent medical conditions. He is a Diplomate and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, a Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, and an Assistant Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine at Grady Memorial Hospital. Additionally, he serves as a certified expert witness for the Florida Department of Health and consults as a peer reviewer for the Georgia Composite Medical Board. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, the American Medical Association, and the Medical Association of Georgia. His medical licensure has spanned multiple states, including Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Hawaii. Dr. Blum earned his medical degree from the Tel Aviv University – Sackler School of Medicine (American Program) in 2011, followed by residency ...

Harold C Heitman

Expert Law Enforcement Witness with Experience

Heitman Justice Services LLC

Jefferson City , Missouri
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Use of Force, Scuba, Firearms, Evidence, Less Lethal, Self Defense, Photo Lineup, PADI, Interrogation, Investigations, Jail, Dive Team, Prisoners, Drug Investigations, Pepper Spray, Narcotics, Taser, K-9, Bean Bag, Canine
Sheriff Heitman has a robust 27-year career in law enforcement, during which he has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and expertise that positions him as an expert witness in criminal cases. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice and brings extensive experience across various law enforcement roles, including: Park Ranger Jailer Police Officer Deputy Sheriff Detective Corporal Sergeant Police Chief Elected Sheriff These diverse roles provide him with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement operations, community engagement, and legal proceedings, making him a well-rounded authority in the field. Professional Background: As an elected sheriff for 16 years, Sheriff Heitman was instrumental in shaping law enforcement policies and operational strategies to ensure the safety and security of the community. His leadership was characterized by a proactive approach to crime prevention, community outreach, and the establishment of collaborative relationships with various stakeholders,...

mark E mckenzie, MD

Internist - Former Academic Career

MEM Consulting, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada
Internal Medicine - Jail, Medicaid, Medical, Prison death, Records Review, Insurance Audit, Negligence, Medical Malpractice, In custody death, Hospital, Law Enforcement, Police Officers, Accidents, Medicare Fraud, Complicated cases
I am a Board-Certified internist and for the past eighteen years I have been working full-time in Graduate Medical Education (GME) , academic medicine, as Program Director for an Internal Medicine residency. I completed my residency at University Medical Center in Las Vegas including a year as Chief Resident. In my last year, 1999 , I was given the Resident of the Year and the Out Patient Clinic Resident of the Year awards. I have been providing my services as a part-time endeavor and now I'm ready to go full-time. Included among my many skills is the fact that I am very adept at picking apart other physician's expert opinions and do not hesitate to sharply criticize them. I have provided written opinions on cases that ranged from relatively straight forward to two inmate, in-custody deaths. I see things others don't see.

Salma S. Khan, M.D.

Salma S. Khan, M.D.

Texas
Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry - Jail, Suicide, Prison, Forensic, Malpractice, Medication error, IME
I am licensed in California and Texas

mark E mckenzie, MD

Internist - Former Academic Career

MEM Consulting, LLC

Texas
Internal Medicine - Jail, Medicaid, Medical, Prison death, Records Review, Insurance Audit, Negligence, Medical Malpractice, In custody death, Hospital, Law Enforcement, Police Officers, Accidents, Medicare Fraud, Complicated cases
I am a Board-Certified internist and for the past eighteen years I have been working full-time in Graduate Medical Education (GME) , academic medicine, as Program Director for an Internal Medicine residency. I completed my residency at University Medical Center in Las Vegas including a year as Chief Resident. In my last year, 1999 , I was given the Resident of the Year and the Out Patient Clinic Resident of the Year awards. I have been providing my services as a part-time endeavor and now I'm ready to go full-time. Included among my many skills is the fact that I am very adept at picking apart other physician's expert opinions and do not hesitate to sharply criticize them. I have provided written opinions on cases that ranged from relatively straight forward to two inmate, in-custody deaths. I see things others don't see.

Adel Shaker, MD, LLB, FCAP

Board Certified Anatomic & Forensic Pathologist

International Medical Legal Forensic Experts, LLC

Texas
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology - Autopsy, independent medical examiner, autopsy review, cause of death, manner of death, wrongful death, nursing home death, medical malpractice, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, body assault, motor vehicle accident, work accident, toxicology, suicide, homicide, custody police death, jail
The area of expertise in which Dr. Shaker will be tendered is pathology, including but not limited to general pathology, Anatomic pathology, Clinical pathology, & Forensic Pathology. Over 30 years of experience as practicing, fully licensed pathologist with extensive training in forensic pathology & testifying as an expert witness in many cases. Earned his law degree and was involved in national and international high profile cases. He's fluent multilingual. Cases review include but not limited to autopsy review, cause and manner of death, wrongful death, police intervention and custody death, nursing home death and elder abuse/ neglect, wounds evaluation, occupational and industrial accidents, suicide, domestic violence, child/elder abuse, toxicology,drug overdose, sexual crime, firearm injuries, variable injuries/trauma and self inflicted wounds. I am available for a no-charge initial consultation (free screening of case).

Donald L. Leach, II

Jail and Prison Expert Only

Donald L. Leach & Associates, Ltd.

Sandy, Utah
Jails & Prisons, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Jail, Prison, In-custody Death, Operations, Suicide, Medical, Use of Force, Training, Policy & Procedures, Assault, Strip Searches, Unlawful Detention, Over-detention, Immigration, Media Contact
• Began corrections work as a Deputy Jailer in 1984 • Retired Administrative Officer, Senior (Deputy Director) for Division of Community Corrections, Lexington, Kentucky-2008 • Served in the Marine Corps • Bachelors-University of Kentucky (Psychology, Sociology & Political Science Majors) • Masters(A)-University of Kentucky (Theory of Geography) • Doctorate-Kennedy-Western University (Public Administration) • Designed, developed, and supervised the pre-service and in-service training programs, management information systems, and offender classification systems • Certified FBI firearms instructions, BOP defensive tactics instructor, NIC instructor on jail multiple jail management topics (staffing analysis, classification, operations) • Developed contracts for a variety of privatized jail services • Served as a jail management consultant for various agencies such as the National Institute of Corrections (NIC); American Jail Association (AJA): Voorhis-Robertson Justice Services; U.S. D...