All forensic referrals are accepted only through contracts with courts or attorneys at law. Dr. Kaplan does not accept referrals through private litigants.  Forensic assessment services require partial advance payment of the estimated cost of the examination.

Dr. Kaplan conducts forensic evaluations and provides testimony in State and Federal Court.  These evaluations are either court ordered, or she is retained by the defense or prosecution.  Regardless of the origin of the referral, the guiding ethics of a forensic psychologist is to serve the trier-of-fact (judge and/or jury).  As such, her goal is to help the trier-of-fact have a better understanding of a defendant/plaintiff by explaining complex concepts to assist with matters the court is considering.

All opinions are based upon, in addition to education, training, knowledge, and experience, the records and information provided.  A detailed list of forensic services and their associated cases on which Dr. Kaplan assisted will be provided upon request.

*Insurance is not taken at this time