Social Work/Social Services Expert Witnesses

Family & Education Expert Witness Listings

Consultants and expert witnesses who may provide expert witness testimony regarding social work and social services may be found by clicking on the following links. On this page you will find expert witnesses who may consult regarding adoption, child custody, and children's services. Experts found here may opine on issues involving clinical social work, child welfare, and family and custody matters. These professionals may provide reports on child protective services, family sex abuse treatment, runaways and homeless family therapy, foster care, special education, and IEP issues. They may also provide expert witness testimony concerning child care liability, child protective services, parenting skills, foster care, Title XXII, and forensic social work, as well as related issues.

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Monique Burns (PSU, LLC)
A. Monique Burns, PhD, ACSW, LCSW is available as an expert consultant / witness, or professional witness by virtue of her education, training, and experience in the field of social work and child welfare. Dr. Burns has had a private clinical practice... Learn More ›

Nicol Stolar-Peterson, PsyD, LCSW, BCD
Child Abuse/Child Welfare Expert national practice. Completed over 1000 child abuse investigations and interviews, 100’s of removals, 100’s of foster care and adoptive placements. 11 years of field experience working in child protective services as a... Learn More ›

Park Dietz (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc.)
PD&A offers forensic experts in psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, neurology, pathology, nursing, social work, criminal behavior analysis, police, corrections, security, and toxicology. For the 28 years we've been operating as a group we've consistently... Learn More ›

Shreya Mandal, JD, LCSW (Mitigation Specialist/ Social Work Expert Witness)
Shreya Mandal JD, LCSW has been contracting as a capital mitigation specialist with the Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO) since May, 2020. She provides capital defense mitigation for a high-value detainee in Guantanamo, Cuba, while working... Learn More ›

Matthew Madaus
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience leading behavioral health executives and agencies. I have been providing expert witness services for seven years, consulted on 73 cases, and testified 10 times, with all cases settling... Learn More ›
Tiffany McRae, PhD, LICSW, MA (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Tiffany McRae, PhD, LICSW, MA has more than 15 years of professional experience working with youth, adults, and families as a social worker and therapist. Her primary areas of interest are school social...
Joan R. Rycraft, PhD, ACSW (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Joan R. Rycraft, PhD is a Professor Emerita at the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work (UTA-SSW), and former Associate Dean and Director of the PhD program. She has also been named...
Suzanne Rodriguez, Ed.D., M.S.W., P.P.S.C., C.P.S.I. (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Suzanne Rodriguez, Ed.D., M.S.W., P.P.S.C., C.P.S.I. School Administration & Social Work Expert Dr. Suzanne Rodriguez is an expert in school administration and social work. Having worked in both a...
Stephanie Erickson, MSW, PSW, LCSW, CADTS (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Over the past 30 years, Stephanie Erickson, MSW, PSW, LCSW, CADTS, has developed expertise in objectively evaluating situations in which abuse or neglect allegations are made about a vulnerable person...
Staci B. Weiner, Psy.D., APIT (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Staci Weiner is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience. In her forensic casework, Dr. Weiner investigates claims and personal injury litigation...
Jane C. Hickerson, PhD, LCSW (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Jane Hickerson, PhD, LCSW, served on the faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington for over 30 years. In the School of Social Work, she taught courses in intervention with mental health clients and...
Larissa J. Lucas (Expert Consulting Services)
Location: Massachusetts
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Larissa J. Lucas is a seasoned general internist, educator, and physician executive with over two decades of experience in healthcare change management. Dr. Lucas brings a wealth of expertise to strategic...
Patricia Gleason-Wynn, PhD, LCSW, CSW-G, BSN, RN-BC (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Patricia Gleason-Wynn, PhD, LCSW, CSW-G, BSN, RN-BC has over 40 years of experience working with older adults and caregivers in various settings including hospitals, nursing homes, palliative care, geriatric...
Danielle Dieterich, MA, JD (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Danielle Dieterich is a Supervised Care & Behavioral Health Expert with two decades of experience in the management of clinical programs and residential care facilities including day habilitation, community...
Theresa Kreider, Ed.D. (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Special Education & School Administration Expert Dr. Theresa Kreider is a special education and school administration expert with over 30 years of experience in the field of public education. She has...
Scott J Migdole, LCSW (PARK DIETZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. Forensic Experts)
Location: California and Connecticut
Areas of Expertise: Scott Migdole is a highly sought-after expert in adult and adolescent behavioral health serving as an expert witness in standard of care, behavioral health and juvenile justice malpractice cases, supervision,...
Joseph S Schwartzberg
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Schwartzberg has devoted 40 years to his career in special and general education. Beginning in NY as a teacher of students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges he soon began to assume...
Linda Bernard, RN, CCHP-RN (Linda Bernard Consulting)
Location: Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise: Linda Bernard Consulting provides an array of independent consulting services to attorneys, jails, prisons and insurance carriers. Services include development and/or review of Correctional Health Care, ...
Paula E. Rohde
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: I have extensive experience working in public child welfare and human resources for the County of Orange, California Social Services Agency. Child Welfare areas of expertise include dependency intake and...
Edward J. Stewart (Expert Consulting Services)
Location: Maine
Areas of Expertise: Edward Stewart brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the realm of healthcare administration. With a distinguished career spanning over forty years, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional...
Robyn Caruso, MA, LMFT, CEDS-C (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: With over a decade of experience in the field of clinical psychology, Robyn Caruso, MA, LMFT, CEDS-C specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Currently, Ms. Caruso serves as a clinical faculty...
Janet I. Warren, DSW, LCSW (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Janet I. Warren, DSW, is Professor Emerita of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at University of Virginia (UVA). In this capacity, she served as teaching and research faculty at the Institute of...
Abigail Rich, LCSW (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Abigail Rich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who applies her experience to forensic investigations related to the safety and supervision of children within social services. Abigail approaches...
Lisa Thorsen, Ed.D., C.R.C., C.P.S.I. (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Lisa Thorsen, Ed.D., C.R.C., C.P.S.I. Expert in Supervision, Education, Rehabilitation, and Disability Lisa is an expert in safety and supervision issues within care facilities. She has 30 years...
Social Work/Social Services FAQs

What is a social work/social services expert witness?

A social work/social services expert witness is a person qualified to testify on issues such as child welfare, family services, mental health, substance abuse, and more.

What is the role of a social work/social services expert witness?

A social work/social services expert witness offers testimony on social services, policies, and practices that support individuals, families, and communities.

How much can a person make as a social work/social services expert witness?

Social work/social services expert witnesses may have potential earnings between $225 and $400 per hour, or higher. The exact hourly rate is negotiated between the attorney and expert, who typically will have a retainer agreement.

What are the qualifications of a social work/social services expert witness?

Expert witness in social work or social services who can provide insight into social service policies and procedures, social work ethics, and best practices in the field.

In legal proceedings, how is evidence gathered by a social work/social services expert witness?

Social work/social services expert witnesses gather evidence through interviews, assessments, and observations of individuals and their environments. They may also review records and collaborate with other professionals to build a comprehensive understanding of the case.

In what type of cases would there be testimony from a social work/social services expert witness?

Social work/social services expert witnesses may provide testimony in cases involving child welfare, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, and other areas where their expertise can assist the court in making informed decisions.