Forensic services involve psychological and neuropsychological evaluations conducted in the context of legal, administrative, or occupational matters. These services are designed to provide objective, evidence-based opinions that address specific referral questions relevant to courts, attorneys, agencies, employers, or other decision-makers.

Forensic services may address issues such as competency-related questions, psychological functioning, cognitive status, diagnostic clarification, personal injury, worker’s compensation, disability-related concerns, independent medical examinations, and other matters in which psychological or neuropsychological expertise is relevant.

These evaluations are conducted with attention to objectivity, impartiality, and the specific legal or referral context, and may assist triers of fact and other professionals in understanding an individual’s functioning and capacities.

Assessments Performed:

  • Malingering
  • Workers Compensation
  • Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
  • Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
  • Domestic Violence
  • Diminished Capacity
  • Social Security Disability
  • Personal Injury
  • Malpractice
  • Sexually Violent Predators
  • Competency Issues
  • Trial Consulting
  • Violence Risk Assessment
  • Exception from Death Penalty for MR
  • Guilty but Mentally Ill
  • Testimentary Capacity

Evaluations

Dr. Kockler employs state of the art instruments in all forensic evaluations. As a result, these evaluations provide accurate information with respect to the diagnosis of and treatment for various psychiatric and neurological conditions.