At Psychological Associates of Melbourne, we specialize in applying psychological principles to legal matters, bridging the gap between law and mental health. We provide expert consultations and evaluations across a wide range of civil and criminal legal cases.
Our services are designed to offer objective, evidence-based insights to address legal matters such as eligibility for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the Division of Disability Determinations (Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)) under the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Whether it’s for criminal competency, mitigation, or sanity evaluations or other medically-based legal matters, we ensure that our patients receive accurate, professional evaluations. With a deep understanding of the psychological factors at play, we help navigate complex legal proceedings and assist those involved in making informed decisions.
Having completed over 8,200 forensic assessments in criminal and civil cases, we bring extensive experience to every case. We also offer expert consultation on mental health and neurocognitive disorders, with professional testimony available when required.
Services We Offer:
Civil Services
- VA Disability Evaluations and Re-Evaluations
- VA Nexus Letters
- Private Social Security Disability Evaluations (Mental Impairment Questionnaires (MIQs) and Medical Source Statements)
- Defense Base Act Evaluations
- Other private Workers’ Compensation Evaluations
- Medical-Legal-Financial Decision-Making Evaluations
- Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)
- Compulsory Medical Evaluations (CMEs)
Criminal Services
- Criminal Competency Evaluations
- Mitigation Evaluations
- Evaluations of the Defendants’ Mental Status at the Time of the Offense (Sanity evaluation or MSO)
- Diagnostic evaluations helpful in explaining the impact of mental health conditions on court-related constructs