Forensic Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation and Consultation.
Civil, Estate, and Criminal Questions.
Civil and Estate Matters
- Testamentary capacity
- Undue influence
- Psychiatric malpractice
- Psychological harm
Criminal Matters
- Criminal responsibility and insanity
- Criminal competencies
- Sentence mitigation
Services may include consultation, record review, psychiatric evaluation, written reports, deposition, or testimony, depending on the engagement.
Inquire About ServicesCredentials
Board Certification
Adult Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry
Psychiatry and Medical Ethics
University of Chicago
Forensic Expertise
Northwestern University Fellowship
Expert-Witness Experience
Civil and Criminal Matters
Academic Affiliation
Faculty at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine.
Professional leadership
Co-chair of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Geriatric Psychiatry and the Law Committee.
Selected scholarship
National presentations and publications addressing testamentary capacity, undue influence, dementia, insanity, competency to stand trial, correctional psychiatry, trauma, and psychiatric malpractice.
Practical Information
Who May Retain Dr. Robinson for Forensic Work?+
Attorneys and professionals acting on behalf of retaining counsel may inquire about forensic services. Financial and logistical arrangements are managed through the retaining attorney rather than directly with a litigant.
Where Is Dr. Robinson Available for Forensic Work?+
Dr. Robinson is based in Chicago and accepts appropriate matters from around the country. Availability and logistics are discussed for each potential engagement.
How Does a Forensic Evaluation Differ from Clinical Care?+
A forensic evaluation uses an impartial process to address a defined legal question and does not create a treatment relationship. Clinical care focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and the patient’s health goals.
Does Submitting an Inquiry Create an Engagement?+
No. An inquiry does not establish an expert engagement or evaluator-evaluee relationship, and it does not guarantee that a matter will be accepted.
How Can Counsel Request Rates, Availability, or Credentials?+
Use the forensic inquiry form to request rates, availability, or credentials. A current curriculum vitae and additional engagement information are available upon request.