Dr. Joshua D. Feder, M.D.

Dr. Joshua D. Feder offers expert legal and forensic psychiatry services, specializing in child and adolescent mental health. With extensive experience in clinical practice and forensic evaluations, Dr. Feder provides thorough assessments and expert witness testimony for a variety of legal contexts.

Expert Witness Services

Dr. Feder serves as an expert witness in cases involving:

• Autism Expert Witness: Providing forensic services to support legal cases involving children and adolescents with ASD.
• Trauma Expert Witness: Offering insights into the psychological impact of trauma on children and adolescents.
• Depression Expert Witness: Expert testimony on the diagnosis, treatment, and effects of depression in legal cases.
• ADHD Expert Witness: Evaluating and explaining the complexities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in forensic settings.
• Adolescent Medicine Expert Witness: Addressing mental health issues specific to adolescent populations.
• Child Development Expert Witness: Assessing developmental disorders and their legal implications.

Forensic Psychiatry and Consultation Services

Dr. Feder’s forensic psychiatry services encompass a broad range of legal and clinical consultations. He conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations tailored to legal cases, including independent medical examinations (IMEs) with detailed reports that provide critical insights for attorneys and courts.

His services include:

• Thorough record reviews and expert case analyses.
• Psychological assessments for family and criminal court cases.
• Civil litigation and disability evaluations focusing on mental health and cognitive assessments.
• Educational planning for special education cases.
• Risk assessments addressing concerns related to violence, self-harm, and other behavioral issues.
• Competency evaluations supporting legal determinations regarding an individual's ability to participate in court proceedings.

Specialized Areas of Expertise

Dr. Feder’s expertise spans a wide range of legal matters, including:

• Child and adolescent mental health evaluations.
• Developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders.
• Trauma and abuse cases, including allegations of sexual abuse.
• Complex cases requiring multidisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Feder integrates clinical knowledge with legal considerations to offer well-rounded, objective opinions, making him a valuable resource in both civil and criminal cases.

Why Choose Dr. Joshua Feder?

Dr. Feder is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He serves as the Executive Medical Director of Positive Development, providing in-home and community-based services for autistic children and adolescents.

His academic roles include faculty positions at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and Fielding Graduate University.

As Editor-in-Chief of the Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, Dr. Feder has published extensively on topics related to autism, trauma, and forensic psychiatry. His legal and forensic services have supported landmark cases, including those advocating for evidence-based care for individuals with autism and treatment alternatives to incarceration, such as Mental Health Diversion for individuals with severe mental health conditions.

Contact Dr. Feder for Legal and Forensic Services

If you require an experienced child and adolescent forensic psychiatrist, expert witness, or legal consultant, contact Dr. Joshua D. Feder, M.D., today to discuss your case.