Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Psychological Expert Witness Services
With over four decades of clinical and forensic expertise, I have dedicated my career to bridging psychology and legal systems through rigorous evaluation and testimony. As a licensed psychologist and clinical nurse specialist, I have provided expert witness services nationwide since obtaining my doctorate in psychology from Pepperdine University in 1998. My work spans psychological evaluations for civil litigation, employment disputes, and medical malpractice cases, informed by my dual licensure in California and Arizona. Having served as a Qualified Medical Evaluator for over 20 years, I bring methodological rigor to assessing psychological trauma, emotional distress, and nursing standards of care. My testimony experience in deposition, court, and administrative hearings is complemented by my role as an educator mentoring clinicians new to expert witness work.Recognized by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, I maintain active involvement in professional development through speaking engagements and continuing education seminars. My practice combines psychodynamic assessment expertise with specialized knowledge of malingering detection and occupational stress injuries, developed through teaching roles at institutions like UCLA and California State University. I prioritize thorough, evidence-based analysis while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards in all evaluations, whether for plaintiff or defense in complex litigation matters.
Services
Expert Witness Testimony
Psychological Evaluations
Confidential File Reviews
Mentoring Clinicians
Independent Medical Exams
Nursing Standards Analysis
Trauma Assessment
Malingering Detection
Legal Consultation
Courtroom Testimony
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Dual licensure as psychologist (CA/Arizona) and clinical nurse specialist
- Testified in 100+ court cases over 25 years of forensic practice
- Former university faculty member teaching psychological assessment methods
- Specialized training in malingering detection and occupational stress injuries
- Recognized expert by California regulatory boards for nursing and psychology
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- National Register of Health Service Psychologists
- California Board of Psychology
Services
Expert Witness Testimony
Provide court-admissible psychological expertise in civil litigation matters. Specialize in trauma assessment, emotional distress claims, and nursing standard violations. Deliver clear, evidence-based testimony through deposition, trial, and administrative hearings while maintaining strict professional objectivity.
Psychological Evaluations
Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for legal proceedings using standardized testing protocols. Evaluate trauma impact, cognitive functioning, and emotional states while maintaining strict adherence to ethical guidelines and scientific validity in medico-legal contexts.
Confidential File Reviews
Perform detailed analysis of medical and psychological records to determine case merits. Identify treatment inconsistencies, diagnostic patterns, and standard-of-care issues through systematic review of documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
Mentoring Clinicians
Offer structured mentorship for clinicians entering forensic psychology. Cover proper evaluation methodologies, courtroom testimony techniques, and ethical considerations in expert witness work through personalized guidance and case review sessions.
Independent Medical Exams
Conduct impartial psychological evaluations for workers' compensation and disability claims. Assess functional capacity, treatment necessity, and diagnostic validity using evidence-based protocols while maintaining neutrality required for independent medical examinations.
People
Julie A. Armstrong
Licensed Psychologist
Dual-licensed psychologist and clinical nurse specialist with 40 years of forensic experience. Former UCLA faculty member and California Qualified Medical Evaluator. Recognized expert in trauma assessment and nursing standards of care with extensive courtroom testimony experience.
Questions
What types of legal cases do you handle as an expert witness?
I specialize in cases involving psychological trauma, emotional distress claims, nursing standards of care violations, and employment-related disputes including harassment and wrongful termination.
Can you evaluate both adult and child psychological cases?
Yes, my practice includes evaluations for individuals across the lifespan, with specialized protocols for assessing childhood trauma and developmental considerations.
How do you determine if someone is exaggerating psychological symptoms?
I employ validated assessment tools and comparative analysis of medical records to identify inconsistencies that may indicate symptom exaggeration or malingering.
Do you work with both plaintiff and defense attorneys?
Yes, I maintain strict objectivity by providing expert services to both sides in civil litigation, ensuring balanced application of psychological standards.
What credentials qualify you as a psychological expert?
I hold doctorate in psychology (Pepperdine University), master's in psychiatric nursing (UCLA), and dual state licensure as psychologist (CA/AZ) and clinical nurse specialist.
