Forensic Services
Expert forensic evaluations built for legal scrutiny. Every assessment is grounded in defensible methodology, transparent reasoning, and clear, actionable opinions.
What Sets These Evaluations Apart
Dr. Tedder has conducted forensic evaluations across correctional facilities, courtrooms, and community settings for over 14 years. His work is informed by direct experience with the populations and systems these evaluations serve, not just textbook familiarity. Every report is written with the understanding that it will be read by attorneys, challenged on cross-examination, and weighed by a judge or jury.
Referrals are accepted from defense attorneys, prosecutors, courts, and agencies. All forensic services are private-pay. Insurance does not cover forensic evaluations under any circumstances.
Forensic evaluations are available statewide across Texas via secure telehealth, including underserved regions such as West Texas, the Permian Basin, the Panhandle, and South Texas where local forensic psychology providers may be unavailable.View areas served →
Competency to Stand Trial
Comprehensive evaluations of a defendant's present ability to understand the proceedings and assist in their own defense. Assessments integrate clinical interview, psychometric testing, and review of legal records to produce clear, court-ready opinions.
Criminal Responsibility
Evaluations addressing mental state at the time of the alleged offense, including Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity determinations. These assessments examine psychiatric history, cognitive functioning, and the relationship between symptoms and behavior at the time of the offense.
Risk Assessment
Violence risk, recidivism, and sexual offense risk evaluations using validated actuarial instruments, structured professional judgment tools, and clinical analysis. Designed to provide courts and agencies with empirically grounded risk estimates and management recommendations.
Sentencing Mitigation
Psychological evaluations that identify mitigating factors relevant to sentencing decisions. Assessments examine developmental history, trauma exposure, cognitive limitations, psychiatric conditions, and other factors that provide context for the court.
Decisional Capacity
Evaluations of an individual's capacity to make informed decisions regarding medical treatment, financial affairs, legal representation, or other significant life choices. Particularly relevant in cases involving cognitive decline, psychiatric illness, or intellectual disability.
Parental Fitness
Psychological evaluations for family court addressing parenting capacity, mental health considerations, and child welfare concerns. Assessments provide evidence-based insights to support informed legal outcomes in CPS cases and contested family matters.
The Process
Consultation
Initial call with the referring attorney or party to clarify the referral question, scope of evaluation, timeline, and fee structure.
Record Review
Comprehensive review of all relevant legal, medical, psychiatric, educational, and collateral records provided by the referring party.
Clinical Evaluation
Face-to-face clinical interview and standardized psychological testing. Collateral interviews conducted as indicated by the referral question.
Report & Testimony
Detailed written report with clear opinions and supporting rationale. Expert testimony available for deposition and trial as needed.