Forensic Services
Dr. Mohandessi is a qualified forensic expert in state and federal courts including:
- The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Multnomah County
- The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Marion County
- The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Lane County
- The Superior Court of Sacramento County of the State of California
- The United States District Court for the District of Eastern California
- The United States District Court for the District of Oregon
He is also experienced in expert witness testimony.
Dr. Mohandessi uses a combination of clinical interviews, structured instruments and actuarial instruments to evaluate civil and criminal forensic cases. Dr. Mohandessi's expertise including evaluations of the following issues:
- Malingering of psychiatric illness
- Competency to stand trial
- Criminal responsibility
- Mitigation of sentencing
- Risk of future dangerousness and violence
- Testamentary capacity
- Psychiatric standard of care & malpractice claims
- Habeas Corpus petitions
- Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
- Disability claims
- Fitness for duty
- Sexual harassment
- Internet addiction and Cyberstalking
- And other issues pertaining to mental illness and the law
If you have any questions or a potential consultation, please visit the Forms section and contact Dr. Mohandessi's Office.