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The Pacific Forensic Group is dedicated to providing the highest caliber of forensic and medical-legal practice in criminal and civil proceedings.

Credentials

The Pacific Forensic Group represents the largest number of Board-Certified Forensic Psychologists of any practice in California, a coveted distinction held by less than one percent of psychologists nationally. Our experts additionally hold rigorous Board Certifications in Neurology, Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation psychology. Having trained and taught at premier medical centers, we are uniquely qualified to address the majority of medical-legal and forensic questions related to the brain, behavior and psychological functioning.

Scientific

Our experts utilize objective, peer-reviewed and scientific methodologies leading to highly defensible opinions which withstand judicial scrutiny.

Communication

As expert witnesses, we share a commitment to teaching and scholarship. Our reports and testimony reflect clarity of thought and communicate complex psychological and medical concepts in clear and accessible language.

Multilingual

Meeting the needs of a diverse community, our group is unique in conducting forensic evaluations in both Spanish and English.

Evaluations

Civil

Child and Adult Personal Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
PTSD
Toxic Exposure
Standard of Care
Housing Discrimination
Nursing Home Care

Criminal

Mitigation & Resentencing
Violence Risk
Sexual Violence Risk Assessment
Trial Competency
Criminal Responsibility/NGRI
MSO and Intent
Diversion
Franklin Evaluations
Disputed Confession
Malingering
Trauma and Offending
Stress Response & Fight or Flight

Child and Juvenile

Juvenile Competency
Transfer Hearings
Disposition Evaluations
730 Evaluations
Child Witness Credibility
Adolescent Brain Development

Employment

Fitness for Duty
Disability
Discrimination/Harassment
Defense Base Act
Priest Violence Risk Assessment
IME’s

Academic

IQ Testing
Academic Accommodation
ADHD

Probate

Testamentary Capacity
Undue Influence
Dementia & Other Neurocognitive Disorders
Complex Medical Presentations