Service
Forensic Psychology
Psychological evaluation, testing, and consultation for attorneys and the courts.
Psychology in service of the law
What makes a person tick, and how does it bear on a legal situation? Forensic psychologists explore that question. They apply the principles of psychology to understand the roots of behavior and to work alongside attorneys on their cases.
They evaluate clients to understand their mindset and motives in the circumstances related to a case. Their evaluations, assessments, and testimony help inform the decisions of judges and juries, and they serve at-risk populations and trauma survivors by advocating for their wellness and for justice in their legal matters.
Dr. Smith has provided forensic consultation in family, criminal, and immigration matters before local, state, and federal courts.
What forensic psychology can provide
- Apply psychology to the criminal justice system.
- Assess cognitive, emotional, and intellectual functioning.
- Assess a person’s competency to stand trial.
- Assess credibility and the consistency of factual information, including evaluation for malingering.
- Prepare for and provide testimony in court.
- Advise on mental illness and criminal psychology.
- Consult with attorneys on their clients’ mental health, including mental illness, trauma, and cognitive resources.
- Work with at-risk populations such as trauma survivors, clarifying the effect of trauma and mental illness on a person’s circumstances.
Considering a forensic evaluation?
If you are an attorney or working with the courts, Dr. Smith can discuss the scope of an evaluation, assessment, or consultation for your matter.