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...
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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...
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PD&A offers forensic experts in psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, neurology, pathology, nursing, social work, criminal behavior analysis, police, corrections, security, and toxicology. For the 28 years we've been operating as a group we've consistently...
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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...
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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 seven years, consulted on 73 cases, and testified 10 times, with all cases settling...
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Joan R. Rycraft, PhD is a Professor Emerita at the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work (UTA-SSW), and former Associate Dean and Director of the PhD program. She has also been named...
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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...
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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...
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Janet I. Warren, DSW, is Professor Emerita of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at University of Virginia (UVA). In this capacity, she served as teaching and research faculty at the Institute of...
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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...
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Tiffany McRae, PhD, LICSW, MA has more than 15 years of professional experience working with youth, adults, and families as a social worker and therapist. Her primary areas of interest are school social...
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With over a decade of experience in the field of clinical psychology, Robyn Caruso, MA, LMFT, CEDS-C specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Currently, Ms. Caruso serves as a clinical faculty...
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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...
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Patricia Gleason-Wynn, PhD, LCSW, CSW-G, BSN, RN-BC has over 40 years of experience working with older adults and caregivers in various settings including hospitals, nursing homes, palliative care, geriatric...
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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...
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Jane Hickerson, PhD, LCSW, served on the faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington for over 30 years. In the School of Social Work, she taught courses in intervention with mental health clients and...
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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...
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Over the past 30 years, Stephanie Erickson, MSW, PSW, LCSW, CADTS, has developed expertise in objectively evaluating situations in which abuse or neglect allegations are made about a vulnerable person...
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.
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