Services

Criminal & civil forensic evaluations, expert testimony, risk assessment, consultation, and professional training.

Forensic psychological services for legal and justice professionals

Dr. Brandi Diaz is a clinical and forensic psychologist providing psychological services in criminal and civil legal matters. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice, ethical standards, and objective forensic methodology.

Section 1

Criminal Forensic Evaluations

  • Competency to stand trial
  • Criminal responsibility (mental state at the time of offense)
  • Mitigation evaluations
  • Sentencing evaluations
  • Evaluations related to battered woman syndrome and battered person syndrome
  • Victimization and criminalized victims
Section 2

Civil Forensic Evaluations

  • Trauma-related claims
  • Personal injury cases
  • Psychological damages and emotional distress
Section 3

Violence & Sexual Risk Assessment

  • Violence risk assessment
  • Sexual offense risk assessment
  • Commitment and civil confinement evaluations
Section 4

Expert Testimony

Expert testimony following forensic psychological evaluation. Dr. Diaz may also serve as a fact witness when appropriate.

Section 5

Consultation Services

Available to attorneys, courts, agencies, and professionals.

  • Case conceptualization
  • Report review
  • Referral guidance
  • Identification of relevant psycholegal questions
Section 6

Training & Continuing Education

Available for mental health professionals, legal and justice system professionals, and government agencies.

  • Trauma-informed forensic practice
  • Battered person syndrome
  • Criminalized survivors

Ready to discuss your case?

DFPA accepts referrals from attorneys, courts, and agencies. Initial consultations are available by phone or secure video.