Expert Witness
NEED AN EXPERT WITNESS?
We currently employ or contract with a team of Psychiatrists, MD’s, Physicians, Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers which service over 500 Mental Health patients/clients monthly her at DQS Healthcare Group. This team approach affords our legal clients and mental health patients an opportunity to capitalize on the combined expertise of the entire staff.
If you are an attorney in need of an expert witness, many of our clinicians have an extensive background in evaluation, analysis, report writing and testimony; She specializes in Sexually Violent Perpetrator evaluations, Psychosexual Risk Assessment, DUI, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination Matters for
Defendants and Emotional Trauma from childhood and adult sexual abuse for defendants and plaintiffs. Contact us at: 1-888-657-2343
Our team has been expert witnesses in cases involving the following subject matters:
Homicide (Mitigating Psychological Factors)
Sex abuse/assault/discrimination/trauma
Chemical dependency/substance abuse
Domestic violence/family issues
Elder Abuse
ADD/ADHD
Gay/Lesbian/Transgender/Transsexual
Anorexia
Cognitive deficits & behavioral disorders
Psychotherapy & psychosexual evaluations
Cognitive Deficits
Marijuana/Medical Marijuana
Personality Testing
Psychological Evaluation for Disability
Trial Competence
Murder/Attempted Murder
Child Pornography
Child Custody Evaluations
Internet Abuse/Addiction/Pornography
Bi-Polar Disorder
Elder abuse
Suicide/Attempted Suicide
Intellectual functioning & learning disorders
Criminal intent & criminal recidivism
Death Row Evaluations
Foster Care/Custody Issues
Parents Rights
Medical Chart Review
Criminal Assessments
Depression
Paraphilia
Pedophilia
PTSD
Battered Women Syndrome
Psychological Evaluations
Pornography Addiction
Compulsive Behavior
Addictive Behavior
Juvenile Delinquency
Deviant Behavior
Sexual Misconduct/Professional
Guardianship
STANDARD COSTS
Our standard costs are calculated as follows: for time away from the office there is a $300.00 /hr with $1000.00 charge, non-refundable deposit, for the psychotherapist and the psychologist. The cost for the child therapist is $200/hr. with $500 non-refundable deposit. Lodging, travel and meals are additional. Court appearances, phone calls, letters, and reports are billable by the hour. For deposition and court hearings, there is $200 fee, per person, for the clinicians and therapists preparation for the proceeding. This amount is required prior to providing the service (balance to be refunded or billed accordingly). You will also be responsible for any payment for copies of records. Should court or deposition be cancelled, the above fees are non-refundable.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE:
Records request – Retrieval fee of $25 and additional 0.05 per page for records over 30 pages.
There is a $30 fee for all returned checks
The cost for preparation of reports, letters, and insurance paper works is dependent on the issues being addressed.
Travel costs are determined on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE:
Although our services might be requested by the Defense, this is not a guarantee that the final outcome of the psychological testing will be favorable to the defendant. We pride ourselves on being impartial and unbiased in our findings.
HELP IS ONE PHONE CALL AWAY
1-888-657-2343