Business Details
48 Years
experience
Forensic Psychology Services in Dallas
We are a forensic and clinical psychology practice with over four decades of experience providing expert evaluations, reports, and testimony in legal cases. Our work spans criminal, civil, family, immigration, and military courts, focusing on violent behavior, sexual abuse, child witness reliability, and sentencing mitigation. We specialize in risk assessments, competency evaluations, and psychological testing, combining rigorous scientific analysis with courtroom expertise. Our associate, Kianna Ferris, brings advanced forensic psychology training to support comprehensive case analysis.With a career beginning in 1978, we have served as consultants to correctional institutions, academic institutions, and legal professionals nationwide. Our practice emphasizes ethical rigor, evidence-based methodologies, and clear communication of complex psychological findings to legal stakeholders. We maintain active memberships in professional organizations including the American Psychological Association and American Psychology-Law Society.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Expert Testimony
Risk Assessments
Child Custody Analysis
Psychological Testing
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of forensic psychology experience since 1978
- Expert testimony in 5+ court jurisdictions including military courts
- Specialized risk assessment tools like STATIC-99R and DV-RAG
- PhD-led team with academic psychology leadership background
- Published research on child witness memory and false confessions
Services
Forensic Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive forensic evaluations using validated tools like STATIC-99R and DV-RAG to assess risk factors, competency, and psychological factors in legal cases. Our assessments cover criminal behavior patterns, child witness reliability, and mitigation factors for sentencing. Each evaluation combines clinical expertise with courtroom-tested methodologies to provide actionable insights for attorneys.
Expert Testimony
Our expert testimony services provide courts with specialized psychological analysis in criminal, civil, and family law cases. We explain complex psychological concepts through demonstrative evidence and clear verbal communication, focusing on areas like false confessions, eyewitness reliability, and sentencing mitigation. Our testimony adheres to Daubert standards for scientific validity.
Risk Assessments
We perform evidence-based risk assessments using tools like the Child Pornography Offender Risk Tool to evaluate recidivism potential and community safety concerns. Our assessments incorporate actuarial data and clinical judgment to inform parole decisions, treatment planning, and risk management strategies for sex offenders and violent offenders.
People
William Flynn, PhD
Forensic Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 45+ years of experience in forensic settings, including roles at Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Southern Methodist University. Specializes in criminal behavior analysis, child custody evaluations, and expert courtroom testimony.
Kianna Ferris, MS
Forensic Psychology Associate
Graduate of Walden University's forensic psychology PhD program with specialized training in legal psychology research methods. Supports case analysis with expertise in psychological testing and behavioral assessment protocols.
Questions
What types of legal cases do you handle?
We handle criminal, civil, family, immigration, and military court cases requiring psychological expertise, including sexual offense risk assessment, child custody evaluations, and competency determinations.
How are forensic evaluations conducted?
Evaluations combine clinical interviews, psychological testing, and validated risk assessment tools to produce defensible conclusions about behavior patterns, mental states, and risk factors relevant to legal proceedings.
Can you assist with child custody disputes?
Yes, we analyze parental alienation claims, child witness reliability, and family dynamics using forensic interview reviews and psychological testing to inform custody recommendations.
What credentials do your experts hold?
Dr. Flynn holds a Texas psychology license (#21400) with 45+ years of practice, while Ms. Ferris brings graduate-level forensic psychology training from Walden University.
