Forensic Psychological Evaluations

Expert Assessments, Fast Turnaround

A central component of my work involves comprehensive, methodologically rigorous forensic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. These evaluations are designed to address questions of diagnosis, causation, functional impairment, prognosis, and the relationship between psychological injury and real-world outcomes. Evaluations typically integrate clinical interview and record review, standardized psychological and neuropsychological testing, trauma-informed assessment of symptom presentation, and careful consideration of alternative explanations and confounding factors. This work is conducted with attention to forensic standards, role clarity, and ethical boundaries, and is informed by both clinical practice and current neuroscience.

Types of Matters

My forensic involvement has included matters such as traumatic brain injury and concussion-related claims, PTSD and trauma-related psychological injury, catastrophic injury with associated psychological or neurocognitive sequelae, malingering and response validity, competency-related evaluations, civil litigation involving disputed psychological harm, and employment- and disability-related psychological evaluations.

I have served as an expert witness, consultant, and forensic evaluator in a range of matters, including capital murder cases, personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, and criminal defense. I also have extensive experience working with veterans pursuing service-connected disability claims related to mental disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury.

Fees, Logistics & Engagement Information

Fees

Forensic and consultative services are billed at $450 per hour, charged in 15-minute increments. This rate applies to record review, consultation, report preparation, case conferences, and related professional services. Depositions are invoiced at $800/hour, with a minimum of three hours. Testimony is invoiced at $8,000/day, charged by the day, plus travel expenses. 

Engagement Logistics

Engagements are typically initiated by retaining counsel and may include forensic evaluation, record review, consultation, expert opinion development, deposition preparation, and testimony, depending on the needs of the case.

Upon request, I am happy to provide:

  • a curriculum vitae

  • an example redacted forensic report

  • a summary list of prior forensic case involvement (case types and roles, without identifying information)

  • an expert witness/forensic evaluator agreement

All forensic work is conducted in accordance with applicable professional, ethical, and legal standards.

Inquiries

Attorneys or legal professionals seeking to discuss a potential forensic or consultative engagement are encouraged to reach out directly to discuss scope, timing, and logistics. Email drjennifersweeton@gmail.com, or fill out an inquiry on this website.

If you are a veteran seeking a service connection disability evaluation for mental disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, or traumatic brain injury, visit Dr. Sweeton’s website to schedule an appointment: https://veteransmentalhealthevaluationservices.com/

Consultative Roles

In addition to formal evaluations, I engage in consultative work with legal teams, professionals, and institutions when a full assessment is not required or when strategic guidance is sought. Consultative roles may involve case conceptualization, review of existing evaluations, analysis of competing expert opinions, or assistance in translating complex psychological and neurological material for non-clinical decision-makers.

This work is collaborative and context-specific, often complementing, but not replacing, formal forensic assessment.