Services
Expert Witness Services
Dr. Judy Ho, PhD, ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE is a Triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist who has been retained on over 550 expert witness cases. She provides forensic evaluations (IME/DME) and expert testimony in civil and criminal proceedings — retained by both plaintiff and defense attorneys and known for her evidence-based reports and compelling testimony.
550+
Expert Witness Cases
Triple
Board-Certified
Both
Plaintiff & Defense
20+
Years Experience
Case Types
Areas of Forensic Expertise
Personal Injury & Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations of psychological and emotional injury and traumatic brain injury claims in civil litigation.
Wrongful Termination & Employment Discrimination
Forensic evaluations in employment-related civil proceedings, including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims.
Sexual Assault & Trauma Cases
Comprehensive psychological evaluations assessing trauma sequelae, PTSD, and related psychological impacts in civil and criminal proceedings.
Fitness for Duty and Professional Licensing Disputes
Evaluations assessing whether an individual is psychologically and/or cognitively fit to perform their professional duties safely and effectively, including proceedings involving professional licensing boards.
Rebuttal Witness Work
Review and critique of opposing psychological and neuropsychological experts’ methodology, interpretation, and conclusions.
Competency, Risk & Criminal Offense Assessment
Assessment of competency to testify, risk assessment, and evaluation of psychological state and functioning at the time of a criminal offense.
The Process
How Dr. Judy Works With You
Dr. Judy works closely with retaining counsel to ensure the evaluation addresses the specific needs of each case.
Retention & Records Review
Upon execution of the retainer agreement, Dr. Judy reviews all pertinent legal, medical, and clinical documentation provided by counsel.
Forensic Evaluation (IME/DME)
Dr. Judy conducts a comprehensive evaluation including a detailed clinical interview, collateral interviews where appropriate, and the administration of psychological, neuropsychological, and specialized forensic assessments.
Written Report
If requested, a comprehensive written report is prepared setting forth Dr. Judy’s findings, opinions, and conclusions regarding the legal issues at hand.
Testimony
Dr. Judy presents her opinions through deposition, arbitration, and/or courtroom testimony. She may also be retained as a rebuttal witness to review and opine on the work of other experts
Why Retain Dr. Judy?
Clear, Evidence-Based Expertise
- Retained equally by both plaintiff and defense counsel
- Triple board-certified — ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE
- Scientifically validated instruments and current forensic literature
- Reports and testimony designed to withstand rigorous cross-examination
- Translates complex neuropsychological findings into clear, accessible language for judges and juries
Fee Summary
Current Fees
Forensic Services
Evaluation, records review, report writing & consultations
$650/hr
Deposition/Arbitration/Courtroom Testimony
2-hour minimum deposition — half-day minimum arbitration/trial
$950/hr
On-Call Rate
$5,200/day
Retainer
Due before first session
$7,500
Fees are billed to the retaining law firm. Dr. Judy does not accept payment directly from litigants.
Credentials and Experience
Professional Highlights
Board Certifications
- American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) — Diplomate
- American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology (ABPdN) — Diplomate
- National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) — Diplomate & CFMHE
Professional Memberships
- National Academy of Neuropsychology
- International Neuropsychological Society
- American Psychological Association — Division 40, Clinical Neuropsychology
- American Psychological Association — Division 41, Psychology-Law
Fellowships and Awards
- Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Los Angeles Department of Psychiatry
- Research Fellow, National Institute of Mental Health, National Research Service Award
Professional Inquiries
Ready to retain Dr. Judy?
Contact Dr. Judy’s office to discuss your case, scheduling, availability, or forensic evaluation needs.