Business Details
48 Years
experience
Forensic Psychology Services in Dallas, TX
Our practice specializes in forensic and clinical psychology, providing expert evaluations and testimony for legal cases since 1978. We serve attorneys in criminal, civil, family, immigration, and military courts, focusing on violent behavior, sexual abuse, child witness reliability, and sentencing mitigation. Our team utilizes validated tools like the STATIC-99R and Statement Validity Analysis to assess risk and credibility. With decades of experience in correctional systems and academic institutions, we offer objective psychological insights grounded in scientific rigor. Our services include forensic interviews, competency assessments, and expert reports tailored to each case's unique requirements.We maintain strict ethical standards while delivering actionable conclusions for legal professionals. Our associate brings additional expertise in forensic psychology research and practice. We prioritize clear communication to ensure complex psychological concepts are accessible in legal contexts. Our work has supported high-profile cases involving capital crimes, parental alienation, and trauma assessment. We remain committed to advancing justice through evidence-based psychological evaluation.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Expert Testimony
Risk Assessments
Child Custody Cases
Immigration Evaluations
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of forensic psychology experience in legal contexts
- Our evaluations use validated tools like STATIC-99R and SAVRY
- We've served as expert witnesses in complex criminal and family cases
- Our work combines clinical practice with academic research rigor
- We provide tailored assessments for immigration, military, and civil courts
Services
Forensic Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive forensic evaluations using standardized tools to assess competency, risk factors, and psychological states. Our assessments help courts understand complex mental health issues in legal contexts. Each evaluation follows strict scientific protocols to ensure admissibility and reliability in criminal, civil, and family court cases.
Expert Testimony
Our expert testimony services provide courts with specialized psychological knowledge in criminal, family, and immigration cases. We explain evaluation findings clearly and objectively, addressing topics like child witness reliability, trauma impacts, and risk assessment methodologies. Testimony is grounded in peer-reviewed research and case-specific analysis.
Risk Assessments
We perform evidence-based risk assessments using tools like STATIC-99R and DV-RAG to evaluate reoffending probabilities and community safety concerns. Assessments consider historical patterns, treatment needs, and environmental factors. Results help courts make informed decisions about sentencing, parole, and supervision conditions in criminal and family law cases.
Child Custody Cases
Our child custody services include forensic interviews, parental alienation assessments, and child witness evaluations. We analyze family dynamics using validated methods to determine children's best interests. Reports address abuse allegations, parent-child relationships, and psychological factors affecting custody decisions.
Immigration Evaluations
We conduct psychological evaluations for immigration cases, including asylum seekers and extreme hardship claims. Assessments document trauma from persecution, family separation impacts, and cultural adjustment challenges. Findings support legal arguments through objective psychological evidence and clinical interpretation.
People
William E. Flynn
Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 45+ years experience in forensic settings, including correctional institutions and military courts. Published researcher in sexual abuse assessment and child witness reliability. Former professor at Southern Methodist University and clinical director at Metroplex Clinics.
Kianna Ferris
Forensic Psychology Associate
MS in Forensic Psychology with expertise in legal research and case analysis. Certified in responsible conduct of research. Active member of American Psychology-Law Society and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Supporting forensic evaluations since 2022.
Questions
What types of legal cases do you handle?
We handle criminal, civil, family, immigration, and military court cases requiring psychological expertise, including sexual abuse allegations, competency assessments, child custody disputes, and trauma evaluations.
How do you assess child witness reliability?
We use Statement Validity Analysis and forensic interview reviews to evaluate children's memory accuracy, interview quality, and potential coaching indicators while maintaining ethical standards for vulnerable witnesses.
What risk assessment tools do you use?
We employ validated instruments including STATIC-99R for sex offender risk, DV-RAG for domestic violence, and LSI-R for general recidivism risk, combined with clinical judgment for comprehensive evaluations.
Do you work with both plaintiff and defense attorneys?
Yes, we maintain strict objectivity by working with both prosecution and defense legal teams across various jurisdictions, providing impartial psychological analysis for criminal, civil, and family law matters.
How are immigration psychological evaluations conducted?
We assess trauma from persecution, family separation impacts, and cultural adjustment challenges through clinical interviews and standardized measures, providing documentation to support asylum applications or hardship claims.
