Psychiatric Expert
Specialized Evaluations and Expert Testimony for Legal Cases
When the stakes are high, you need a trusted expert to provide clear, reliable insights. Dr. McClendon’s in-depth criminal and civil psychiatric evaluations and expert testimony can make a significant impact on your case.
MORE INFORMATION
Dr. McClendon’s Expertise in Criminal and Civil Evaluations: Training, Experience, and Professional Contributions
With years of experience in both forensic psychiatry and women's mental health, Dr. McClendon brings unmatched expertise to your legal cases. Her comprehensive evaluations are grounded in evidence-based practices, ensuring you receive the most accurate, reliable testimony and insights to support your case.
WORK WITH US
Comprehensive Expert Psychiatry Services Tailored to Your Legal Needs
Insanity
Competency
Malingering
Psychic Harm
Malpractice
CRIMINAL & CIVIL SERVICES
See other related SERVICES
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care
Holistic Approach to Mental Health
Forensic Psychiatry Expertise
Specialized Expertise in Women's Mental Health
You need our expertise if:
You require a thorough forensic psychiatric evaluation for your client.
You are working on civil or criminal cases where mental health plays a critical role.
You need a trusted specialist to assess for damages, malpractice, competency, criminal responsibility, and more.
Your case involves high-stakes legal outcomes requiring expert psychiatric insight.
YES, I NEED IT
How Our Process Works: Clear, Professional, Insightful
From your first consultation to ongoing support, we guide you every step of the way
01
Free Consultation & Case Review
We begin with a complimentary consultation to understand the specifics of your case, clarify the referral question, and determine the most appropriate forensic evaluation. We also discuss timelines, key legal considerations, and potential trial or deposition dates.
02
Comprehensive Forensic Assessment
Once retained, we conduct a thorough, evidence-based psychiatric evaluation tailored to the legal context—whether civil or criminal. This includes records review, interviews, psychological testing (if needed), and expert analysis to ensure a well-supported conclusion.
03
Expert Findings & Testimony
Following the assessment, we provide a detailed, objective report outlining our findings. If needed, we offer expert testimony backed by forensic expertise, ensuring clarity and credibility in depositions, hearings, or trial settings.
Providing compassionate, expert psychiatric care tailored to their reproductive mental health
Delivering expert psychiatric evaluations with objectivity, clarity, and precision.
Forensic psychiatry is the sub-specialty of psychiatry dealing with the interface of mental health and the law.
Jasmine McClendon, MD, MPH is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in forensic psychiatry and women’s reproductive mental health. She attended the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California for her medical training. During medical school she took time off and also completed a master’s in public health with an emphasis on mental health. After medical school Dr. McClendon completed a psychiatry residency at University of California (UC) Davis.
READ MY STORY
During her residency training she was named a Rappeport Fellow by the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. She then received specialty training in forensic psychiatry where she trained with Dr. Charles Scott at UC Davis.
Dr. McClendon has authored and published multiple papers, including peer-reviewed journal articles, across psychiatry and pediatrics. She has presented at local and national conferences, including at the American Psychiatric Association.
Dr. McClendon is a psychiatrist at an inpatient psychiatric hospital in California. She serves on multiple expert witness panels. Dr. McClendon is a volunteer clinical faculty at UC Davis in both the general psychiatry residency program and forensic psychiatry fellowship program.
Dr. McClendon is available for and consults with attorneys, provides expert civil and criminal evaluations, and offers expert testimony in courts.
Get the Expert Insight You Need. Contact Dr. McClendon Today
Time-sensitive cases require clear, expert psychiatric evaluations. Dr. McClendon provides reliable assessments and testimony to strengthen your legal strategy. Reach out today to discuss how her expertise can support your case.
Contact us
