Nancy Davidson Ph.D. Psychologist

James Davidson Ph.D. Psychologist

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Dr. James Davidson provides forensic psychological services. Forensic psychology is the intersection of psychology and the law. Courts rely upon the specialized knowledge of forensic psychologists to assist them in answering complex legal questions in criminal, civil and family court proceedings.

Dr. Davidson has specialized training in forensic psychology, conducts comprehensive forensic psychological examinations, provides attorney consultation, and serves as an expert witness. Dr. Davidson is accustomed to providing the Court with comprehensive, timely and accurate forensic evaluations with defensible conclusions that meet the Daubert standard. Dr. Davidson has criminal and civil court expert witness experience. He is experienced in forensic evaluations with children, adolescents and adults, as well as individuals that are mentally retarded diagnosed or with pervasive developmental disabilities.

Dr. Davidson is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, American Psychology-Law Society, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, American Psychological Association and Ohio Psychological Association. 

Forensic consultation is provided in a variety of areas, including:

Services

·         Forensic Psychological Evaluations

·         Attorney consultation

·         Expert Witness Testimony

·         Trial and Expert Witness Preparation

·         Research of psycho-legal issues

·         Comprehensive Review of Psychological Evaluations, Depositions and Treatment Records

Criminal Forensic Evaluations (Juvenile and Adult)

·         Competence to stand trial

·         Competence to waive Miranda

·         Competence to plead

·         Mental State at the Time of the Offense

·         Diminished Capacity

·         Juvenile Transfer to Adult Court

·         Assessment of Malingering

·         Mitigating Psychological Factors

·         Battered Person Syndrome

·         Child Sexual Abuse

·        Juvenile and Adult Sexual Offender

·         False confessions

Civil Litigation (Juvenile and Adult)

·         Child Custody Evaluations

·         Tort Liability (Personal Injury CR35 Examinations)

·         Psychological Impact of Clergy and/or Teacher Abuse

·         Psychological Impact of Childhood Trauma (psychological, physical and/or sexual abuse)

·         Civil Competence (Guardianship)

·         Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Related Traumatic Sequelae

·         Racial Harassment, Workplace discrimination and/or Hostile Work Environment

·         Sexual Harassment, Workplace discrimination and/or Hostile Work Environment

·         Immigration Hardship Psychological Evaluations

Forensic Services May Be Retained by the Court, Agency, Plaintiff or Defense.     All forensic services are conducted in an impartial and objective manner.  For ethical reasons, I do not deal directly with any party to a case. Forensic services may be retained by the attorney (or agency) for either party in litigation or the Court. A retainer is required for all cases except in the case of government agencies.

If you are a legal professional, Court or agency who like to inquire about retaining Dr. Davidson's professional services, please contact the office to obtain a copy of his curriculum vitae and fee structure. Address your request to Mandy Davidson (440.942.0100) or Dr. Davidson by email at jdavidson@lifelinecounseling.net.

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