• Correctional Healthcare
• Criminalistics
• Criminology
• Deadly/Excessive Force
• Gangs
• Informants
• Jail Suicide
• Jails & Prisons
• Law Enforcement
• Security Management

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: Education:
Master of Advanced Study (M.A.S.), Criminology, Law & Society
University of California, Irvine
Thesis: A Study of California Prison Gangs

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminology (Corrections Option)
California State University, Fresno

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: Professional Memberships & Organizations
American Society of Criminology
Western Society of Criminology
International Society of Criminology
American Correctional Association
Association of State Correctional Administrators
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation
California Correctional Peace Officers Association
International Corrections & Prisons Association
American Jail Association
National Institute of Corrections

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: 30+

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: I have been retained as an expert in a variety of correctional and legal matters. My experience includes working on numerous resentencing cases involving inmates serving life sentences who are eligible for sentence reduction based on institutional behavior and rehabilitation efforts.

I have also been retained in civil litigation matters, particularly those involving allegations of excessive use of force within correctional settings.

Throughout my career, I have testified in both state and federal courts. This includes testimony provided during my employment as well as in my capacity as an independent consultant on a wide range of cases.

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: 15%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: 85%

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: 3

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: 3 months ago, (January 2026)

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: 10+ times

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: 5+ times

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: 20+ years

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: With over 30 years of professional experience in the California prison system, including more than two decades specializing in inmate classification, I provide expert prison litigation consulting for both plaintiff and defense counsel. My background includes extensive work in evaluating inmate case factors, classification scoring, custody determinations, disciplinary histories, and housing and program placements across both men’s and women’s institutions. I offer detailed analysis of inmate records, institutional practices, and correctional decision-making, helping attorneys clearly understand how policies were applied and whether actions aligned with established standards and legal requirements.

My services include comprehensive case review, correctional policy and procedure analysis, use-of-force evaluations, and disciplinary process assessments, as well as expert witness testimony in civil litigation and criminal resentencing matters. I deliver objective, well-supported opinions through written reports, depositions, and trial testimony, and assist legal teams with discovery, case strategy, and interpretation of complex correctional systems. My goal is to provide courts and counsel with clear, credible insight into correctional operations, institutional behavior, and compliance with professional standards, ensuring informed and effective advocacy on either side of a case.

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: $300/ hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: $300/hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: Deposition ( 3 hour minimum) $350/hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: Trial/arbitration Half-Day - $1,400/flat
Trial Full-day - $2,800/flat

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: Fee Schedule
Travel Time: $100/hour + expenses
Record Review: $300/hour (typically 60–80 pages)
On-Site Visit: $300/hour
Report Preparation: $300/hour
Rush Services: $450/hour

Verbal or Email Communication: $300/hour
(Billed in 15-minute increments, 15-minute minimum)

Cancellation Policy

On-site visits canceled less than 3 business days prior are subject to a $400 cancellation fee.
Prepayment Requirement

Deposition, arbitration, and trial fees must be paid in full at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

Available Upon Request