Forensic Psychologists

forensic psychologist
Forensic psychology is the intersection between psychology and the justice system. An important aspect of forensic psychology is the ability to testify in court as an expert witness, reformulating psychological findings into the legal language of the courtroom, providing information to legal personnel in a way that can be understood. Further, in order to be a credible witness, the forensic psychologist must understand the philosophy, rules, and standards of the judicial system.

Psychologists with Experience with Autism and Forensic Psychology

Dr. Ermshar & Associates
2400 Mission Street, San Marino, CA
(626) 421-7201
http://www.drannetteermshar.com/
Licensed clinical psychologist, with specialization in neuropsychology and forensic psychology. Dr. Ermshar specializes in forensic psychology, neuropsychology, and clinical/diagnostic psychological assessment and evaluation. Her consultation and expert testimony expertise includes addressing legal questions pertinent to mental disability, violence and sex offender risk assessment, developmental disorders including Autism, learning disability, head injury, neuropsychological functioning, cognitive ability, psychological/emotional damages, sex offenses, and various criminal and civil forensic evaluations. Dr. Ermshar is an expert in alternative sentencing. Does not accept insurance, but services may be reimbursed by insurance.

Dr. Josh Feder. M.D.
415 North Highway 101, Suite E, Solana Beach, CA
(619) 417-7506
www.joshuafedermd.com
Dr. Joshua D. Feder, M.D., is an experienced psychiatrist. He is also is an experienced child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry expert witness, focusing on forensic services for ASD. He applies his clinical and courtroom experience to provide evaluations, expert testimony, and legal consultation for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Dr. Feder offers a wide range of forensic services to support legal cases involving autistic children, adolescents, and adults including expert witness testimony, forensic psychiatric evaluations to determine the impact of ASD on behavior, cognitive functioning, and legal competency,  as well as case reviews and reports.

José L. Fuentes, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist 
(909) 248-4332
www.fuentes.info
Offers Neurobehavioral Consultation, Neuropsychological Assessment, Independent Evaluations (IEE’s), Dr. Fuentes provides consultation services to assist families who have questions regarding services for their children with special needs. This service can include preliminary diagnoses for specific disorders, recommendations/referral for additional interventions and/or assessment, consultation on behavioral intervention, and on-going support. Services English and Spanish-speaking families.

Nora Baladerian,Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
(424) 228-4252
http://norabaladerian.com/
Dr. Nora J. Baladerian, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed marriage, child, and family counselor.  She is also a certified sex therapist and a clinical hypnotherapist. Dr. Baladerian is available for individual, couple, or family counseling. Specializations include trauma or abuse related issues, depression and anxiety, gerontology, and children and adults with disabilities. She is also available for forensic evaluations. Dr. Baladerian is frequently retained by attorneys representing clients with developmental or intellectual disabilities in civil and criminal cases and has testified in court as an expert witness on disability related issues.

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