Domestic Abuse/Intimate Partner Violence Expert Witnesses
Domestic abuse/intimate partner violence expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on domestic abuse/intimate partner violence. The domestic abuse/intimate partner violence expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Forensic Psychology, Mental Health, and Psychology.
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Samantha J Engelstad, PsyD, LCSW
Forensic Evaluation & Trauma Specialist
SJE LLC
Denver, Colorado
Psychology, Mental Health
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Trauma, Psychological Injury, Sexual Violence, Childhood sexual trauma, Expert Witness, educator abuse, military sexual trauma, Effects of Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Related Traumatic Sequelae, Domestic Abuse/Intimate Partner Violence, Rape and Sexual Assault, Civil Litigation Consultation
As an individual passionate about justice, I specialize in forensic services. I have extensive experience working with survivors of interpersonal violence, including sexual violence, domestic violence, and childhood abuse and neglect. In addition to providing therapeutic support to individuals impacted by trauma, I also serve as an expert witness in cases involving interpersonal trauma and conduct forensic psychological evaluations. My findings and opinions are objective, and I am available to consult in both criminal and civil matters, for the prosecution or defense, as well as plaintiffs or defendants.
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Donna L. Peters, Psy.D.
Forensic Evaluation & Trauma Specialist
Donna Peters, Psy.D., PC
Denver, Colorado
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Domestic Abuse/Intimate Partner Violence, Rape and Sexual Assault, Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse, Effects of Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Related Traumatic Sequelae, Educator Abuse, Civil Litigation Consultation, Psychological Injury, Sentence Mitigation, Expert Witness
Dr. Peters is a seasoned clinical and forensic psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing expert psychological services in both civil and criminal legal matters. She specializes in comprehensive forensic psychological evaluations, expert witness testimony, and attorney consultation. Her areas of expertise include:
Legal & Forensic Contexts
• Military Court Martial Consultation: Expertise and consultation within military populations on issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of interpersonal violence.
• Immigration & Asylum Evaluations: Psychological assessments for hardship, asylum, and human rights cases (including U-visas and T-visas).
• Civil Litigation & Personal Injury: Evaluation of emotional distress and psychological damages in civil suits.
• Criminal Mitigation: Psychological evaluations and context for sentencing and defense strategy.
Specialized Trauma & Victimology
• Combat-Related PTSD: Specialized knowledge in veteran mental he...