Dr. Baez-Lockard offers comprehensive forensic psychological evaluations for civil, criminal, and immigration cases. With over 15 years of experience and more than 350 courtroom testimonies, she provides expert assessments that are thorough, evidence-based, and clearly communicated for legal proceedings.
What to Expect from a Forensic Evaluation
Each evaluation includes:
- A detailed review of legal, clinical, and medical records
- A clinical interview exploring the individual’s psychosocial history
- Collateral interviews and background data integration
- Psychological testing and/or specialized forensic assessment tools
- Diagnostic evaluation for disorders or traits that may impact judgment, awareness, or decision-making
All evaluations result in a comprehensive written report with clear, relevant findings and professional opinions tailored to the legal questions at hand. Dr. Baez-Lockard is also available to provide expert testimony in court.
Areas of Expertise
Criminal Forensic Evaluations
Dr. Baez-Lockard conducts evaluations for a range of criminal matters, including:
- Insanity / Criminal Responsibility (NGRI)
- Mens Rea / Diminished Capacity
- Competency to Stand Trial
- Domestic Violence Evaluations
- Violence Risk & Threat Assessment
- Sexual Offense Risk Assessment
- Malingering & Factitious Disorder Evaluations
These evaluations can significantly impact decisions around culpability, sentencing, and supervision needs.
Civil Forensic Evaluations
Civil legal matters often require psychological evaluations to determine capacity, risk, or suitability. Services include:
- Conservatorship / Guardianship Evaluations
- Risk Assessments for Danger to Self or Others
- Parental Fitness & Termination of Parental Rights
- Testamentary Capacity
Psychological Injury & Personal Injury Evaluations
For individuals involved in injury-related legal claims, Dr. Baez-Lockard provides expert evaluations related to:
- Workers’ Compensation
- Emotional Injury from Trauma or Abuse
- Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
- PTSD and Trauma Response
- Malingering of Cognitive or Emotional Symptoms
- Workplace Threat Assessment