Independent, non‑partisan, and grounded in personality structure. Retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel.
Forensic Psychological Evaluation & Expert Testimony
Forensic Psychological Evaluation & Expert Testimony
Independent, non-partisan, and grounded in personality structure.
Dr. Justin Jones provides independent forensic evaluations, expert testimony, and litigation consultation in civil, family, and criminal matters—retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel.
An expert whose duty is to the court—not to the retaining party.
Dr. Jones approaches every forensic evaluation with a single commitment: to assist the trier of fact. His work is grounded in structural personality assessment, multi-method methodology, and unwavering neutrality—conclusions that may, or may not, support the retaining party’s legal theory.
Types of forensic evaluation
Civil Litigation
Evaluation of psychological injury, emotional damages, PTSD, and trauma-related conditions in personal injury, wrongful death, and employment litigation—including standard-of-care analysis.
Family & Custody
Assessment of parental capacity, personality functioning, and relational dynamics in custody disputes, parenting plans, and high-conflict family matters.
Criminal Matters
Evaluation of competency, criminal responsibility, risk-relevant factors, and diagnostic clarification in criminal proceedings.
How a forensic evaluation is conducted
Record review
Comprehensive review of all relevant records and collateral materials.
Clinical interviews
Structured clinical and forensic interviews across multiple sessions.
Psychological testing
Objective testing and symptom-validity assessment when indicated.
Collateral contacts
Corroborating sources to strengthen the reliability of findings.
Report & testimony
A clear, defensible written opinion—and testimony where required.
Methodological rigor across every case
Dr. Jones conducts forensic psychological evaluations using a structured, multi-method, data-integrative methodology consistent with the APA Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology.
- Clarification of the specific legal referral question
- Comprehensive review of all relevant records and collateral materials
- Structured clinical and forensic interviews (multiple sessions)
- Psychological testing when clinically indicated
- Symptom-validity and response-style assessment
- Differential diagnosis using DSM-5-TR and dimensional models (AMPD, PDM-2)
Qualified in deposition and at trial
Dr. Jones has provided expert testimony in civil, family, and criminal matters—translating complex psychological constructs into clear, defensible opinions for the court.
- Clear, accessible communication of complex psychological concepts
- Grounded in established professional standards (APA Specialty Guidelines)
- Ability to withstand rigorous cross-examination
- Non-partisan presentation of findings
Objectivity as a non-negotiable foundation
Independence
Opinions formed without allegiance to the retaining party.
Non-Partisanship
Conclusions not tailored to retainer expectations or legal strategy.
Transparency
Methodology, reasoning, and limitations made explicit in every report.
Adherence to Standards
All work conforms to the APA Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology.
Dr. Jones does not offer contingency-based opinions, function as a “hired gun,” or guarantee outcomes. Findings may or may not support the retaining party’s legal theory—this is communicated at the outset.
In a custody dispute, a parent carried a prior diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. A first expert listed symptoms but could not explain why the parent idealized the child one week and rejected her the next. Dr. Jones’s structural evaluation identified identity diffusion, splitting as the primary defense, and low mentalization under stress—and recommended Transference-Focused Psychotherapy with supervised visitation for six months. The court adopted the plan, and coparenting capacity measurably improved.
All case examples are conceptual, anonymized, and do not represent actual client data.
Education, training & appointments
- DoctoratePh.D. in Clinical Psychology, Columbia University
- LicensureNew York · Massachusetts
- Academic appointmentAdjunct Faculty, Columbia University (Teachers College)
- Clinical trainingNYU / Bellevue · St. Luke’s-Roosevelt · William Alanson White Institute
- AffiliationsAPA (Div. 39) · New York State Psychological Association · Massachusetts Psychological Association
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