Business Details
28 Years
experience
Expert Psychological Evaluations & Medico-Legal Testimony
Julie Armstrong, Psy. D brings over four decades of clinical and forensic expertise to her practice, specializing in psychological evaluations and expert witness services. As a licensed Psychologist (CA Psy 16001) and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health, I leverage dual licensure and extensive medico-legal experience to address complex cases involving psychological trauma, emotional distress, and nursing standards of care. My career began in 1984 as a Registered Nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit, where I earned a Masters degree in Nursing from UCLA before completing a Doctorate in Psychology at Pepperdine University. With over 20 years as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California and recognition by the California Board of Registered Nursing and Board of Psychology, I provide independent psychological exams, record reviews, and expert testimony for civil litigation, employment disputes, and personal injury cases.My work includes evaluations for the Federal Aviation Administration, mentoring clinicians in expert witness practices, and delivering continuing education seminars on assessment methodologies. I maintain active credentials with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists and have testified extensively in deposition, court, and administrative hearings, offering objective analysis grounded in rigorous clinical training and ethical standards.
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Expert Witness Testimony
Independent Medical Exams
Record Review Analysis
Forensic Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined nursing and psychology experience in forensic evaluations
- Our team holds dual licensure as Psychologist (CA Psy 16001) and Clinical Nurse Specialist
- We provide nationwide expert witness testimony in civil litigation and employment cases
- Our QME certification includes 20+ years of California workers' compensation evaluations
- We maintain active credentials with state psychology and nursing regulatory boards
Associations and certifications
- National Register of Health Service Psychologists
What people say
Best presentation attended in 18 years
Excellent teacher
Learned a great deal
Fantastic discussion
Surpassed expectations
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological evaluations for medico-legal cases, including trauma assessment, malingering detection, and emotional distress analysis. Utilizing standardized testing and clinical interviews to provide objective findings for civil litigation, employment disputes, and personal injury claims. Our assessments adhere to strict ethical guidelines and professional standards of care.
Expert Witness Testimony
Expert witness services in deposition, court, and administrative hearings for psychological injury cases. Specializing in trauma-related claims, nursing standards violations, and emotional distress litigation. Provides clear, evidence-based testimony grounded in extensive clinical experience and peer-reviewed methodologies.
Independent Medical Exams
Independent medical examinations for adults and children in workers' compensation, disability claims, and personal injury cases. Evaluates psychological impairment, treatment necessity, and return-to-work capacity while maintaining strict objectivity and adherence to regulatory standards.
Record Review Analysis
Thorough review of medical and psychological records to assess case merits, treatment appropriateness, and standard of care compliance. Identifies inconsistencies, pre-existing conditions, and documentation patterns to support legal strategies in malpractice and personal injury litigation.
Forensic Assessment
Specialized forensic assessments for complex litigation including PTSD evaluation, competency determinations, and psychological damages quantification. Integrates nursing and psychology perspectives to address multi-faceted legal questions with comprehensive, defensible conclusions.
People
Julie Armstrong, Psy. D
Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dr. Armstrong holds dual licensure as a Psychologist (CA Psy 16001) and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health. With 40+ years of clinical and forensic experience, she specializes in trauma assessment, nursing standards, and expert witness testimony for civil litigation cases.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
I specialize in psychological injury cases involving trauma assessment, emotional distress, nursing standards violations, and employment-related claims including harassment and wrongful termination.
Are your services available outside California?
Yes, I provide evaluations and expert testimony nationwide and internationally through secure video consultations and travel arrangements.
What credentials do you hold?
I am a licensed Psychologist (CA Psy 16001, AZ Psy4952), Clinical Nurse Specialist, Qualified Medical Evaluator, and maintain credentials with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
What educational resources do you offer?
I provide expert witness training and psychological assessment seminars for clinicians and legal professionals on topics including malingering detection and evaluation methodologies.
