Dr. Alan Chen
USC Faculty (University of Southern California) at the training programs for General Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. Clinical experience with conditions including but not limited to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and other trauma disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Personality Disorders. Lecturer and clinical supervisor at multiple institutions for psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and psychotherapy. Consultant to the Los Angeles County Superior Court and Mental Health Court (Approved Panel of Psychiatrists).
Balanced, detailed, and trusted reports for issues including mental health diversion, insanity defense, mitigation, standard of care, testamentary capacity, undue influence. Clinical practice with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, serving medically and psychiatrically complex patients. General and Forensic Psychiatry, Board Certified (ABPN). Also licensed in the state of Ohio. Out-of-state consultation without exam may be available if appropriate.
- Competency
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Malingering
- Pharmacology
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Psychiatry
- Sanity/Competency to Stand Trial
- Suicide
- Testamentary Capacity
- Undue Influence
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: General and Forensic Psychiatry residency and fellowship training at LAC+USC Program (University of Southern California); M.D. from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Psychiatric Association
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: I teach about psychiatric diagnosis, psychiatric treatment, outpatient treatment, medication management, forensic psychiatry, and psychotherapy at the University of Southern California and also at Charles Drew University.
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: For criminal matters, I have performed over 900 forensic evaluations. I have testified as an expert 13 times. I have been retained as an expert for civil matters over 12 times.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, general psychiatric injury, Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, etc
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Approximately 60%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Approximately 40%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: Once in December 2025
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: Decemerb 2025
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: I have testified as an expert 13 times.
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: I have testified as an expert 13 times.
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Six years.
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consultation, examination, reports, case merit review.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: The initial consultation is not billed. Further consultation is at a rate of 750/hr for civil cases and 500/hr for criminal cases.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: 750/hr for civil cases and 500/hr for criminal cases.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: 750/hr for civil cases and 500/hr for criminal cases.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: 750/hr for civil cases and 500/hr for criminal cases.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Please inquire for a sample retainer agreement detailing all types of fees.
Available Upon Request