FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Forensic Psychology services to support your legal practice
Whether you’re addressing questions of competency, evaluating violence risk, or seeking nuanced psychological evaluations, Dr. McClendon’s fair and ethical psychological expertise will enhance your advocacy and help secure the best possible results for your clients.
Competency
to stand trial
Determine your client’s ability to understand legal proceedings and participate in their defense with expert evaluations. Ensure a fair trial with nuanced assessments that uphold justice.
Criminal Responsibility
(Sanity)
Clarify your client’s mental state at the time of an offense with thorough evaluations. Understand their intent and cognition, providing critical insights for informed legal decisions and advocating for just outcomes.
Violence
Risk
Assess potential future risks and protect community safety. Gain insights into a client’s propensity for violence to inform case strategy and court decisions, helping to shape effective preventative measures.
Mitigation
Evaluation
Identify key mitigating factors in your client’s case to inform sentencing and legal decisions. Benefit from evaluations that provide a detailed understanding of the circumstances, enhancing your advocacy in court.
General Psychological/
Mental State Issues
Address a spectrum of psychological concerns with comprehensive evaluations. Ensure that your client’s mental health factors are accurately represented and considered in legal contexts, supporting your case presentation.
Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations
Receive definitive diagnoses and tailored treatment recommendations to address your client’s needs. Leverage this expertise to inform your legal strategy and facilitate targeted interventions.
Feigning
and Malingering
Detect and address deceit or exaggeration in psychological assessments. Ensure the integrity of your case with evaluations that uncover the truth, grounding your arguments in verified evidence.
Post-Conviction
Appellate Issues
Enhance your appellate strategy with insightful evaluations. Gain expert analysis and testimony that can influence the review and potential revision of legal decisions, supporting your advocacy efforts.
Consultation
Services
Access specialized forensic psychology knowledge to guide your case strategy and decision-making. Collaborate with an expert to navigate complex psychological issues, equipping you to represent your clients effectively.