Criminal Evaluative Services

Criminal Forensic Services

Dr. Walsh offers objective, research-informed evaluations across a range of criminal matters, including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, violence risk assessment, mitigation, and sentencing considerations. Her work provides courts and counsel with clear, balanced explanations of psychological functioning and risk factors, written for both legal and clinical audiences.

Criminal - Pre Adjudication

Services offered:

  • Competency to stand trial/fitness to proceed

  • Mental state at the time of the offense

    • Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)

    • Diminished capacity

  • Malingering

  • General cognitive functioning

  • General psychological evaluation

Criminal - Post Adjudication

Services offered:

  • Sentencing mitigation

  • Risk assessment

    • Violence

    • Sexual

Expert Witness Testimony

Dr. Walsh offers confident, well-reasoned expert testimony that translates complex psychological concepts into clear, accessible explanations. Whether testifying in deposition or at trial, she presents grounded, defensible options supported by data, literature, and established forensic standards.

Attorney Consultation & Case Strategy

Dr. Walsh assists legal teams in understanding the psychological elements of a case. Services include reviewing existing records, advising on evaluation strategy, preparing attorneys for cross-examination of opposing experts, and identifying strengths and vulnerabilities in psychological evidence. Her goal is to clarify the role of mental health factors and strengthen your overall legal strategy.