Applying Psychology to the Law

As a board certified forensic psychologist, Dr. Kirkpatrick offers a range of forensic psychological evaluation services in both civil and criminal law matters.

Specializing in

Civil Law

Review & Critique of Other Forensic Mental Health Professionals’ Evaluations
Consultation Regarding Social Policy Issues Related to the Practice of Forensic Psychology
Testamentary Capacity
Assessment of Child Abuse & Neglect
Termination of Parental Rights
Relocation & Risk Assessment
Substance Abuse Assessments
Assessment of Allegations of Estrangement and/or Alienation
Non-Testifying Consultation to Family Law Attorneys & Their Clients [ more information »]
Consultation to Child Protection Agencies, Children’s Attorneys, and Guardians ad litem
Child Custody and Child Access Evaluations
Emotional Distress

Criminal Law

Including Juvenile Justice/Delinquency

Sentencing (Disposition) Evaluations
Competence to Waive Counsel
Competence to Testify
Competency to Stand Trial/Competency to Proceed
Mental State at the time of the offense (MSO) evaluations
Diminished Capacity evaluations
Consideration of an insanity defense
Competency to Confess
Consultation to Innocence Projects
Evaluation of Sex Offenses