Forensic Evaluation Expert Witnesses

Huntington Beach, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - IME, Disability Evaluation, Cognitive Impairment, Traumatic Injury, Cognitive Function, Functional Capacity, Personal Injury, Cognitive Assessment, Standard of Care, TBI, Neurodegenerative Disease, Forensic Evaluation, Risk Assessment, Post Concussion Assessment, Memory Loss, Executive Function

Dr. Richard Zumwalt is a distinguished neuropsychologist with a specialization in brain-related disorders, psychological evaluations, and psychotherapy. He is a California Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved psychological evaluator, with extensive expertise in personal injury and workers' compensation evaluations, especially in cases involving traumatic brain injury, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also has extensive experience in conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety candidates. Dr. Zumwalt holds a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, where his dissertation focused on the relationship between self-efficacy and situated cognition in relapse situations. He furthered his specialization with post-doctoral training in Neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University and advanced training in Neuropsychological Assessment at the University of California, Berkeley. His professional career includes roles as a Neu...

Beverly Hills, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Forensic Evaluation, Trauma, Disfigurement Trauma, Chronic Stress, Legal Assessment, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Burn Injury Trauma, Evaluation, Expert Witness, Emotional Damages, Anxiety Disorders, Harassment, Clinical Report Writing, Court Testimony, PTSD, Depression, Workplace Trauma, Court Letters, Psychological Evalu

Dr. Samara Aldahwi, LMFT (CA License 111855), is a psychotherapist specializing in forensic-level psychological evaluations for legal cases, including personal injury, trauma, PTSD, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, and emotional damages. She provides detailed, court-ready clinical reports, expert analysis, letters to judges, and rapid turnaround evaluations for attorneys and legal teams. Dr. Aldahwi has experience preparing psychological evaluations for high-profile cases, including litigation against major corporations. She is known for producing precise, comprehensive, and culturally informed assessments that clearly document clinical findings, functional impairment, DSM-5 diagnoses, and the psychological impact of injury or negligence. Her background includes a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy, an MA in Clinical Psychology, and extensive global research across seven continents focused on culture, trauma, and human behavior. She provides expert consultation, depositi...

Long Beach, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures,w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment

I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

Boca Raton, Florida

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Family Law, Mitigating Circumstances, Personal Injury, Trauma, Stress, Psychopatology, Psychotherapy, Marital Therapy, Child Custody, Parenting Plans, Reunification, Psychological Disabilities, Forensic Evaluation, Social Investigation, Emotional Sequelae Injuries

For over 40 years, Dr. Silverman has provided psychological services to adults, families, adolescents and children. His specialties include forensic evaluations, social investigations, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessments. For more information, see Dr. Silverman’s Curriculum Vitae for a list of his professional experiences. -Board Certified Clinical Psychologist -Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology -Fellow of the American Psychological Association -Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the Florida Psychological Association

Hawaii

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures,w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment

I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.