Expert Legal Psychology
Forensic Psychological Evaluations
Expert Witness Testimony in Chicago, Atlanta, and Fort Lauderdale
3,000+
Court Evaluations
200+
Expert Testimonies
5
Licensed States
3,000+ Court Evaluations Completed
Licensed in IL, GA, FL & PSYPACT Certified
Trusted by Attorneys, Courts & Legal Experts
Video Conferencing Available!
Psychological evaluations are now able to be completed by HIPAA compliant video conferencing.
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Video Conferencing Available!
Psychological evaluations are now able to be completed by HIPAA compliant video conferencing.
Request more details by filling out the form below.
Welcome to Psycholegal Assessments
At Psycholegal Assessments, we specialize in forensic psychological evaluations for courts, attorneys, and legal professionals across Illinois, Georgia, and Florida. Led by Dr. Steven Gaskell, a licensed forensic psychologist with over 25 years of experience, we provide accurate, timely, and court-compliant assessments that support decisions in both criminal and civil cases.
Whether you need a psychosexual evaluation, a competency to stand trial assessment, or a sanity/criminal responsibility evaluation, our expert reports are trusted by courts and attorneys throughout the region.
Naperville office
Our Core Forensic Psychological Evaluations
Psycholegal Assessments, Inc. offers a wide range of forensic psychological evaluations tailored to the needs of attorneys and the courts, including:
Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments to determine an individual's mental capacity to understand legal proceedings and assist in their defense.
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Criminal
Responsibility
Expert psychological evaluations to assess criminal responsibility and insanity defense cases. Thorough analysis of mental state at the time of the alleged offenses for courts.
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Psychosexual
Evaluations
Specialized forensic assessments for sex offense cases, including static and dynamic risk evaluation and treatment recommendations. Court-compliant evaluations for legal proceedings.
Learn moreWhy Choose Us for Forensic Psychological Evaluations
We provide accurate, unbiased psychological evaluations designed to meet court standards.
Expert Forensic Psychologist
Dr. Steven Gaskell has completed over 3000 forensic psychological evaluations for the courts. In addition, he has provided expert witness testimony over 185 times in state and federal courts.
Free phone or video consultationLicensed Psychologist in Multiple States
Serving clients in Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, and Kansas. Furthermore, Dr. Gaskell possesses the Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) credential which allows him to provide temporary in-person services in any of the 43 PSYPACT states.
Remote Online or In-Person Evaluation Options
Forensic Psychological Evaluations conducted securely online via HIPAA-compliant telehealth or on-site, depending on the case.
Court-Focused Evaluation Reports
Clear, defensible forensic psychological evaluation reports written with legal relevance and evidentiary standards in mind.
Office Locations
Chicago (Naperville), Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida
What Our Clients Say
Our forensic psychological evaluations have been trusted by attorneys, courts, and individuals across Illinois, Georgia, and Florida. For confidentiality, names are not disclosed, but these testimonials reflect real experiences and outcomes.
Free phone or video consultationMeet Dr. Steven Gaskell
Forensic Psychologist | Expert Witness | Court-Certified Professional
Dr. Steven Gaskell
Licensed Forensic Psychologist
Dr. Steven Gaskell is a Forensic Psychologist who provides comprehensive, objective, thorough and credible forensic psychological evaluations for the court. The forensic psychological evaluations provide information relevant to the legal issue, while also considering the potential impact of the findings on the individual.
With over 25 years of extensive expertise as an expert witness in forensic psychology, Dr. Gaskell specializes in forensic psychological evaluations for criminal and civil courts.
Professional Achievements
3,000+
Forensic Psychological Evaluations Completed
Comprehensive assessments for state and federal courts
200+
Expert Witness Testimonies
Provided testimony in state and federal courts
25+
Years of Experience
Extensive expertise in forensic psychology
Licenses & Credentials
Licensed Psychologist in Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, and Kansas
Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) credential for 43 PSYPACT states
PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)
Qualified for remote online telehealth evaluations across 43 states
Free Video Call Consultation Available
Get expert forensic psychological evaluation guidance through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing.
Serving Multiple Jurisdictions
We are licensed and experienced in delivering forensic psychological evaluations in:
Illinois
Chicago
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Georgia
Atlanta
Extended Coverage Through PSYPACT
Dr. Gaskell possesses the Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) credential and the PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). These credentials allow him to provide temporary in-person forensic psychological evaluation services and to conduct forensic psychological evaluations remotely online in any of the 43 PSYPACT states.
Psycholegal Assessments, Inc. specializes in Forensic Psychological Evaluations in the following areas:
Psycholegal Assessments, Inc. provides comprehensive forensic psychological evaluations with expertise across multiple legal contexts.
Criminal
Law
Competency/Fitness to Stand Trial
Criminal Responsibility/Insanity Evaluations
Mitigating Factors Assessment
Miranda Rights Issues (Voluntariness, Competency, Suggestibility)
Malingering and Deception Evaluation
Future risk assessment
Sexual
Deviance
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Video Conferencing Available!
Schedule your free video consultation today. HIPAA-compliant evaluations available across multiple states.
Video Conferencing Available!
Psychological evaluations are now able to be completed by HIPAA compliant video conferencing.
Request more details by filling out the form below.
Video Conferencing Available!
Psychological evaluations are now able to be completed by HIPAA compliant video conferencing.
Request more details by filling out the form below.
