Other Locations: Throughout California

Specialty 1: Forensic Psychology

Specialty 2: QME

Keywords/Search Terms: I am a forensic psychologist with experience serving as an expert in civil, criminal and industrial cases. I have performed over 3,000 psychological evaluations. I am a certified Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the California Department of Industrial Relations. I am licensed as a psychologist in California (PSY27159), and am available for cases in all states, according to individual state guidelines.

Medical School: The Wright Institute

License(s): CA

Years in Practice: 15

• 10 years performing IMEs
• 30 IMEs performed
• Deposed/Testified 20 times

IME Training: American Academy of Forensic Psychology; California Department of State Hospitals, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Additional Information

I have been retained as a psychological expert in personal injury cases for both plaintiff and defense. I have expertise in issues concerning civil capacities. I have served as an expert in matters of competency to stand trial (IST) and insanity defense (NGRI). I have expertise in severe mental health disorders and the intersection between this and criminal behavior. I have expertise in issues arising out of incarceration. I have expertise in issues concerning capacity to make decisions about medications. I have expertise in issues concerning civil commitment to a psychiatric institution. I currently evaluate violent offenders serving sentences in CDCR, pursuant to the Offenders with Mental Health Disorders statute (PC 2962). I am a certified Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the California Department of Industrial Relations.