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Glen D. Skoler (Clinical and Forensic Psycholog (Licensed: PA, NJ, MD, VA, DC) & PSYPACT Interstate Compact )
Glen D. Skoler (Clinical and Forensic Psycholog (Licensed: PA, NJ, MD, VA, DC) & PSYPACT Interstate Compact )
Glen D. Skoler, Ph.D. is a clinical and forensic psychologist with over 35 years of experience in court evaluations, testimony and providing forensic services. Dr. Skoler is licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.... Learn More ›
Sanjay G. Adhia, MD (Adhia & Associates, Forensic Psychiatry)
Sanjay G. Adhia, MD (Adhia & Associates, Forensic Psychiatry)
Dr. Adhia is a triple Board-Certified Forensic Psychiatrist based in Houston, TX. He testifies nationally. He is uniquely Board-Certified in Forensic Psychiatry and Brain Injury Medicine in civil, criminal, and military jurisdictions. Adolescent &... Learn More ›
Park Dietz (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc.)
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 ›
Pogos H. Voskanian, M.D. (General and Forensic Psychiatry)
Pogos H. Voskanian, M.D. (General and Forensic Psychiatry)
Dr. Voskanian is a Clinical and Forensic Psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, who specializes in applications of scientific and clinical expertise to legal issues in legal contexts... Learn More ›
Pia Quimson-Guevarra
Pia Quimson-Guevarra
Dr. Pia Quimson-Guevarra is Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has expertise in psychiatric issues that in civil litigation, employment matters, and criminal cases and has conducted... Learn More ›
Patrick Wiita MD
Patrick Wiita MD
Location: South Carolina
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Wiita is triple Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, General Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and his expertise is based on rigorous training at the USC Institute of Psychiatry, Law,...
Monica M. Argumedo, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Monica M. Argumedo, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Monica Argumedo, MD, is board certified in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. She completed medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and residency training at Georgetown University...
Daniel A. Martell, PhD, ABPP (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Daniel A. Martell, PhD, ABPP (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Daniel Martell, PhD, ABPP, has consulted on hundreds of forensic cases across the country over the past 35 years, including Criminal, Civil, and Elder Law issues. His expertise centers on dangerousness...
Lawrence Belcher, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Lawrence Belcher, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Lawrence Belcher, MD—board-certified in adult and forensic psychiatry—is a Forensic Psychiatric Expert with Park Dietz & Associates. Harvard-trained and a former faculty member of Harvard Medical School,...
Mark I. Levy, MD, DLFAPA (Medical Director of Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P., a nationwide expert witness firm)
Mark I. Levy, MD, DLFAPA (Medical Director of Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P., a nationwide expert witness firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P. (fpamed) is a national consulting firm with offices in California, Nevada and North Carolina assisting litigating attorneys. The firm includes 15 board certified forensic...
KyleeAnn Stevens, MD, DFAPA (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
KyleeAnn Stevens, MD, DFAPA (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: KyleeAnn Stevens, MD, board certified in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, is a skilled forensic psychiatrist with extensive experience as an expert witness and as a health system administrator. She...
Nina E. Ross, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Nina E. Ross, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Nina E. Ross, MD, is a forensic and reproductive psychiatrist. As a forensic psychiatrist, she specializes in the interface between psychiatry and the law which includes the legal regulation of psychiatry...
Alan W. Newman, MD, LFAPA (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Alan W. Newman, MD, LFAPA (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Alan W. Newman, MD, LFAPA is one of the leading forensic psychiatrists in the United States. He has served as an expert witness in various suicide-related cases, including emergency suicide assessments,...
Renée Sorrentino, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Renée Sorrentino, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Renée Sorrentino, MD, one of the nation’s leading forensic psychiatrists, conducts evaluations and testifies in civil and criminal matters throughout New England. She holds medical licenses in California,...
Ciaran M. Considine, PhD, ABPP-CN (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Ciaran M. Considine, PhD, ABPP-CN (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Ciaran Michael Considine, PhD, ABPP-CN, is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist within the associated Vanderbilt...
ForensisGroup, Inc. (The Expert of Experts)
ForensisGroup, Inc. (The Expert of Experts)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
Michael S. Rogers, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Michael S. Rogers, MD (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Michael S. Rogers, MD has had a private forensic psychiatry practice since 2018—across an extremely broad range of cases—with special areas of interest or trial/case expertise including trial competency...
Charles Saldanha, MD, FAPA (Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P.)
Charles Saldanha, MD, FAPA (Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Saldanha is a forensic psychiatrist who is a member of Forensic Psychiatric Associates Medical Corp (www.fpamed.com) a national forensic psychiatric and psychological consulting practice. Charles...
Consolidated Consultants
Consolidated Consultants
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
Sanity/Competency to Stand Trial FAQs

What is a sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness?

A sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness is a professional who is qualified to give an opinion on whether a defendant is mentally fit to stand trial. The expert witness will consider the defendant's mental state at the time of the alleged offense, as well as their current mental state.

What is the role of a sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness?

Sanity/competency to stand trial expert witnesses provide opinions on a defendant's mental state and ability to understand legal proceedings and aid in their own defense.

How much can a person make as a sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness?

Sanity/competency to stand trial expert witnesses may earn between $175 and $400 per hour, or more in some circumstances. The exact fee is agreed upon between the expert and the retaining lawyer.

What are the qualifications of a sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness?

A sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness should have knowledge of forensic psychology, legal standards for competency, and mental health assessment.

What type of evidence is reviewed in a lawsuit by a sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness?

A sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness reviews evidence related to the defendant's mental state, including medical records, psychological evaluations, and interviews with the defendant and those who know them.

What types of cases involve expert opinions from a sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness?

Cases involving criminal defendants who may have a mental illness or disability that affects their ability to understand the legal proceedings or assist in their own defense may require expert opinions from a sanity/competency to stand trial expert witness.

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