Psychology - Expert Witness - Child & Adult

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Julie A. Armstrong, Psy.D., RNCS - CA Psy 16001 Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist — Psychiatric/Mental Health Dr. Armstrong is a forensic psychologist and Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than 30 years of experience providing psychological evaluations, expert witness testimony, and records analysis in high-stakes civil litigation. She holds an active California psychology license (PSY 16001), with inactive licenses in Arizona and Iowa, and is available for retention nationally and internationally. She places a high premium on the distinction between clinical and forensic issues. Her forensic practice encompasses defense and plaintiff-side work in equivalent measure, with particular depth in: - Personal injury and emotional distress — causation, apportionment, and credibility analysis in complex and multi-party matters - Employment litigation — harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and hostile work environment claims - Medical and psychiatric malpractice — standards of care for both psychology and nursing practice - Mass tort and class action matters — organization and senior expert oversight of multi-litigant evaluations and voluminous records review - Criminal case evaluations to determine psychological issues that may influence Mental Health diversion assignment A critical differentiator in high-value cases: Dr. Armstrong conducts rigorous validity assessment, identifying malingering, exaggeration, and symptom magnification with precision. This work is documented in written reports suitable for settlement negotiation, mediation, or trial. Nursing credentials and medical malpractice capability represent a particular strength. Dr. Armstrong is a certified Clinical Specialist (RNCS) in psychiatric/mental health nursing — among the first credentialed in California in this designation — with a Master of Nursing from UCLA and extensive inpatient experience across adult, geriatric, and child psychiatry inpatient units. Although her RN license is currently inactive, her nursing education, clinical training, and specialist certification inform a uniquely qualified forensic perspective on inpatient psychiatry care and nursing standards. She has served as an evaluator for the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Arizona Board of Nursing. Her academic record includes a past appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine and nursing faculty for the California State University system. She has given live presentations on psychiatric injury, malingering, PTSD, and standards of care to legal and medical audiences. Dr. Armstrong's written work product is designed to withstand cross-examination. Her reports are thorough and clear, and her opinions are rooted in the evidence. er testimony record spans deposition and trial across multiple jurisdictions. Her teaching background permits her to communicate complex psychological findings accessibly to judges and juries without sacrificing precision. For cases involving multiple plaintiffs, voluminous records, or coordinated expert needs, Dr. Armstrong is available to serve as senior forensic expert and to structure and supervise the analytical workflow — maintaining consistent methodology and defensible documentation across all parties and on tight timelines if needed. Available in-person or via secure remote access, nationally and internationally. Contact: 310.666.9190 | dreamdoc@mac.com | www.psychologyexpertwitness.com