No. Retaining this practice means retaining an independent evaluation — not a result. The findings are determined by the clinical data, the records reviewed, and the evaluator’s professional judgment. The opinion may support your case, or it may not. Attorneys who need a guaranteed result should look elsewhere. Attorneys who need a credible, defensible evaluation should contact this office.

Yes. This practice accepts referrals from defense counsel, state attorneys, family law attorneys, and the courts directly. Independence requires availability to all sides, and the standard of evaluation does not change based on who initiates the referral.

The clinical interview typically runs two to four hours depending on evaluation type. Full report turnaround is generally 10–15 business days following the interview, assuming records have been provided in advance. Complex evaluations may take longer. Rush processing is available at an additional fee.

Records vary by evaluation type but generally include prior mental health and psychiatric records, medical history, legal documents (charging information, plea agreements, prior orders), educational records where relevant, and any prior psychological or forensic evaluations. A complete records list will be provided at time of engagement. Evaluations will not begin until a reasonable set of relevant records has been received and reviewed.

Yes. This practice is based in St. Johns County and primarily serves Northeast Florida, but travel is available for cases outside the immediate area. Travel time and expenses are billed at the rates specified in the fee schedule.

In most cases, forensic evaluations are initiated by attorneys or the court. However, individuals and families may contact this office to discuss whether a particular evaluation type is appropriate. In some contexts — such as pre-employment screening — direct referrals can be accommodated. Scope and purpose will be established in writing before any work begins.

No. Forensic mental health evaluations are not clinical treatment services and are not covered by health insurance. All fees are the responsibility of the retaining party and are governed by the signed fee agreement. Payment is due in full prior to report issuance.

The report is delivered as written. The attorney can decide how to proceed — whether to introduce it, not use it, or prepare to address its findings. This office does not alter findings based on post-evaluation feedback. If there is a factual error, it can be corrected through a written addendum. The clinical opinion is not subject to revision based on a preferred outcome.

Contact this office by phone or email with a brief description of the case, the referral question, and the evaluation type you are seeking. A consultation call will be scheduled to confirm scope, timeline, and fit. The fee agreement and retainer will follow once the engagement is confirmed.