Social Work/Social Services Expert Witnesses

Family & Education Expert Witness Listings

Consultants and expert witnesses who may provide expert witness testimony regarding social work and social services may be found by clicking on the following links. On this page you will find expert witnesses who may consult regarding adoption, child custody, and children's services. Experts found here may opine on issues involving clinical social work, child welfare, and family and custody matters. These professionals may provide reports on child protective services, family sex abuse treatment, runaways and homeless family therapy, foster care, special education, and IEP issues. They may also provide expert witness testimony concerning child care liability, child protective services, parenting skills, foster care, Title XXII, and forensic social work, as well as related issues.

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Monique Burns (PSU, LLC)
A. Monique Burns, PhD, ACSW, LCSW is available as an expert consultant / witness, or professional witness by virtue of her education, training, and experience in the field of social work and child welfare. Dr. Burns has had a private clinical practice... Learn More ›

Nicol Stolar-Peterson, PsyD, LCSW, BCD
Child Abuse/Child Welfare Expert national practice. Completed over 1000 child abuse investigations and interviews, 100’s of removals, 100’s of foster care and adoptive placements. 11 years of field experience working in child protective services as a... Learn More ›

Park Dietz (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc.)
PD&A offers forensic experts in psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, neurology, pathology, nursing, social work, criminal behavior analysis, police, corrections, security, and toxicology. For the 25 years we've been operating as a group we've consistently... Learn More ›

Shreya Mandal, JD, LCSW (Mitigation Specialist/ Social Work Expert Witness)
Shreya Mandal JD, LCSW has been contracting as a capital mitigation specialist with the Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO) since May, 2020. She provides capital defense mitigation for a high value detainee in Guantanamo, Cuba, while working... Learn More ›

Matthew Madaus
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience leading behavioral health executives and agencies. I have been providing expert witness services for approximately six years, consulted on 46 cases, and testified 7 times, with all... Learn More ›
Danielle Dieterich, MA, JD (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Danielle Dieterich is a Supervised Care & Behavioral Health Expert with two decades of experience in the management of clinical programs and residential care facilities including day habilitation, community...
Staci B. Weiner, Psy.D., APIT (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Staci Weiner is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience. In her forensic casework, Dr. Weiner investigates claims and personal injury litigation...
Lisa Thorsen, Ed.D., C.R.C., C.P.S.I. (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Lisa Thorsen, Ed.D., C.R.C., C.P.S.I. Expert in Supervision, Education, Rehabilitation, and Disability Lisa is an expert in safety and supervision issues within care facilities. She has 30 years...
Paula E. Rohde
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: I have extensive experience working in public child welfare and human resources for the County of Orange, California Social Services Agency. Child Welfare areas of expertise include dependency intake and...
Suzanne Rodriguez, Ed.D., M.S.W., P.P.S.C., C.P.S.I. (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Suzanne Rodriguez, Ed.D., M.S.W., P.P.S.C., C.P.S.I. School Administration & Social Work Expert Dr. Suzanne Rodriguez is an expert in school administration and social work. Having worked in both a...
Linda Bernard, RN, CCHP-RN (Linda Bernard Consulting)
Location: Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise: Linda Bernard Consulting provides an array of independent consulting services to attorneys, jails, prisons and insurance carriers. Services include development and/or review of Correctional Health Care, ...
Joseph S Schwartzberg
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Schwartzberg has devoted 40 years to his career in special and general education. Beginning in NY as a teacher of students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges he soon began to assume...
Theresa Kreider, Ed.D. (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Special Education & School Administration Expert Dr. Theresa Kreider is a special education and school administration expert with over 30 years of experience in the field of public education. She has...
Abigail Rich, LCSW (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Abigail Rich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who applies her experience to forensic investigations related to the safety and supervision of children within social services. Abigail approaches...
Social Work/Social Services FAQs

What is a social work/social services expert witness?

A social work/social services expert witness is a person qualified to testify on issues such as child welfare, family services, mental health, substance abuse, and more.

What is the role of a social work/social services expert witness?

A social work/social services expert witness offers testimony on social services, policies, and practices that support individuals, families, and communities.

How much can a person make as a social work/social services expert witness?

Social work/social services expert witnesses may have potential earnings between $225 and $400 per hour, or higher. The exact hourly rate is negotiated between the attorney and expert, who typically will have a retainer agreement.

What are the qualifications of a social work/social services expert witness?

Expert witness in social work or social services who can provide insight into social service policies and procedures, social work ethics, and best practices in the field.

In legal proceedings, how is evidence gathered by a social work/social services expert witness?

Social work/social services expert witnesses gather evidence through interviews, assessments, and observations of individuals and their environments. They may also review records and collaborate with other professionals to build a comprehensive understanding of the case.

In what type of cases would there be testimony from a social work/social services expert witness?

Social work/social services expert witnesses may provide testimony in cases involving child welfare, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, and other areas where their expertise can assist the court in making informed decisions.