Expert Witness & Immigration Evaluations
Forensic mental health & expert witness evaluations
By Dolores Saenz-Davila, LCSW Supervisor
With over 18 years of experience as a clinician and LCSW Supervisor, specializing in forensic mental health evaluations and expert witness support for complex legal and clinical matters.
Collaborating with family, criminal, and civil attorneys in the Rio Grande Valley (and across TX, CT, PA, and OR) to provide objective, trauma-informed assessments. My core services include:
- Forensic Evaluations: Trauma assessments, sexual abuse impact, child abuse allegations, and pre-adoptive social studies.
- Expert Testimony: Consultation, case/record reviews, and testimony for deposition or trial.
- Efficient Timeline: Evaluations are typically completed within 2–4 weeks, with expedited options available depending on case complexity.
Credentials
Certifications & Licensure
Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW Supervisor)
Yale University School of Medicine Postgraduate Fellow
Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Specialty Provider
Certificates in Forensic Social Work and Advanced Forensic Social Work
Experience
Types of Evaluations Completed
Mrs. Saenz-Davila has experience completing evaluations such as:
Timeline
Completion Timeframe
2 – 4 weeks
Based on complexity of the case.
Expedited case review available on a case by case basis.
Before We Begin
Information We Will Require
To prepare your evaluation, please have the following ready:
Current resume (if available)
Personal history
Education and employment
Medical and psychological history (if applicable)
Supporting documentation
Evaluations can be completed:
- In Office
- Online
Investment
Fees
Please text us at 956-996-6782 with any questions.
What the basic evaluation includes
Clinical interviews, test interpretation, observations, home visits, records review, contact with collateral sources, consultation with attorney, preparation of the report, and feedback. Interview time includes the time taken to write the document.
Require a minimum of 3 to 4.5 hours of interview time.
Fees include the time taken to write the document.
Forms of Payment
We accept cash, Stripe, money order, and/or bank wire transfers.
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