An expert witness is tasked with providing an impartial, informed opinion based on their expertise and the evidence presented. Individuals are selected for this role due to their specialized qualifications and extensive experience in a given field.
Dr. Baez-Lockard is a highly qualified expert witness with substantial experience providing testimony in both military and civilian legal settings. She has served as an expert for the United States Armed Forces in areas including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Intimate Partner Violence, the effects of alcohol on memory, and sexual abuse, among others.
Throughout her career, Dr. Baez-Lockard has administered over 5,000 psychological test batteries and has provided expert testimony in more than 350 cases involving adults and children across civil, criminal, and family law contexts. She has been recognized and qualified as an expert in multiple district and federal courts within the State of South Carolina and nationally.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Baez-Lockard has worked with both defense and plaintiff attorneys and has also served as a court-appointed expert. Her thorough assessments and objective, evidence-based evaluations have made her a trusted figure in forensic psychological consultation and expert testimony.