Dr. Jacqueline Nolan
Nolan Psychology
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Office: 818-807-6277
Introduction
Dr. Nolan is a licensed forensic psychologist who specializes in serving as an expert witness for employment matters, personal injury cases, and diversion evaluations. Dr. Nolan has served as an expert witness in over 500 cases and is on the Los Angeles Superior Court Panel of Psychologists. She also serves as an Expert Consultant for the California Board of Psychology and teaches as an Adjunct Professor at several APA-accredited doctoral clinical psychology programs.
Areas of Expertise
- Alcohol Abuse
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Discrimination
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Distress
- Fitness for Duty Evaluation
- Forensic Psychology
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sanity/Competency to Stand Trial
- Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: PsyD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology- Chicago
M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute
B.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, Minor in Psychology from Boston University - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Member of the American Psychology-Law Society, APA Division 41
Member of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Adjunct Professor- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology- Los Angeles
- Courses taught: Adult Psychopathology, Substance Abuse, Law and Ethics, Basic Intervention-Family Systems, Advanced Assessment
Adjunct Professor- Alliant International University- Los Angeles
- Courses taught: Psychological Assessment
Adjunct Professor- South College-Nashville
- Course taught: General Psychology - 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: Over 500
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: PTSD, Employment Discrimination/Wrongful Termination, Personal Injury, Competency to Stand Trial, Violence Risk Assessment, Mitigating Factors in Criminal Defense Cases, Malingering, Fitness for Duty, Independent Medical Evaluations, Substance Abuse
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Approximately 50%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Approximately 50%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: Approximately 75
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: Within the last month
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: I am on the Los Angeles Superior Court Panel of Psychiatrists/Psychologists. To my knowledge, I have never been disqualified on any case where I have been retained as an expert.
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: Approximately 15-20
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 5 years
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: I provide psychological testing and reports. I also can serve as a consultant or rebuttal expert.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Please contact for rates.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Please contact for rates.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Please contact for rates.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Please contact for rates.
References
Available Upon Request