Steven Gaskell Psy.D.
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Psycholegal & Clinical Assessment Services, Inc.
13400 S. Route 59
Suite 116, #286
Plainfield, IL
60585
Phone: (630) 903-9193
Fax: (815) 556-8143
Profile:
As a forensic psychologist, I use various methods such as standardized psychological tests and interviewing to help courts, judges, and attorneys answer important legal questions. My methods and reports have withstood rigorous scrutiny in court. They are objective, comprehensive, fair, and defensible. I assist the trier of fact in coming to the most accurate conclusions. I have conducted over 450 pretrial evaluations of defendants regarding competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility and over 300 sex offender risk assessments. I am a licensed psychologist in Illinois and Georgia.
Areas of Expertise:
I have been qualified as an expert in Illinois, Georgia, Kansas, and Florida and have extensive experience performing evaluations and testifying regarding a variety of legal issues:
* Competency to stand trial
* Criminal Responsibility
* Sex offender risk assessment
* Civil commitment of sexual offenders
* Mental impairment/disability
* Mental Retardation
* Miranda rights
* Mitigating factors
* Malingering and deception
* Death Penalty
* Violence Risk Assessment
* Disability determination
* Civil commitment
I also offer comprehensive Psychological Trial Consultation services to help defense and plaintiff attorneys working on cases with psychological or psychiatric issues. I research the relevant professional literature to help develop specific direct and cross-examination strategies and critically review psychological evaluations, depositions, and other work of other experts.
Primary Area of Expertise: Forensic Psychology
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