Business Details
8 Years
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Expert Forensic Psychiatry Services in Denver, CO
Denver Forensic Psychiatry has been providing specialized forensic psychiatry services across Colorado and surrounding states since 2018. Our practice combines extensive clinical expertise with legal knowledge to deliver comprehensive evaluations and expert testimony in both criminal and civil cases. Led by board-certified psychiatrists with decades of combined experience, we offer competency assessments, mental condition evaluations, and forensic consultations tailored to meet the complex needs of legal professionals and healthcare providers. Our team maintains active involvement in professional organizations including the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. With dual expertise in general psychiatry and forensic applications, we serve as trusted resources for courts, attorneys, and healthcare institutions.Our services extend to specialized areas such as death penalty mitigation, fitness for duty evaluations, and trauma assessments. Through continuous engagement in clinical practice, teaching, and military service, our psychiatrists maintain current perspectives on evolving forensic issues. We adhere to strict ethical standards while delivering objective, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations. Our practice maintains offices in Denver while serving multiple western states including Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Nebraska. With fellowship training in forensic psychiatry and active participation in professional committees, we ensure our services remain at the forefront of this specialized field.
Services
Competency Evaluations
Sanity Assessments
Sentencing Evaluations
Guardianship Assessments
Fitness for Duty Evaluations
Disability Evaluations
Trauma Assessments
Risk Assessments
Death Penalty Mitigation
Second Opinion Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Board-certified psychiatrists with forensic fellowship training
- Combined 30+ years of clinical and forensic experience
- Active involvement in professional psychiatric organizations
- Specialized expertise in military and legal forensic evaluations
- Objective, evidence-based psychiatric assessments
Associations and certifications
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
Services
Competency Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive competency evaluations to determine an individual's ability to participate in legal proceedings. Our assessments follow standardized protocols while maintaining court-admissible documentation. Services include pre-trial competency determinations and follow-up evaluations when mental status changes occur.
Sanity Assessments
Our forensic psychiatrists perform detailed sanity assessments to evaluate mental state at the time of alleged offenses. Using clinical interviews and collateral information, we provide objective analyses of cognitive and emotional functioning relevant to legal standards.
Fitness for Duty
We assess professionals' mental fitness for job responsibilities through structured clinical evaluations. Our reports help employers make informed decisions about workplace safety and accommodation requirements while maintaining compliance with legal standards.
Trauma Assessments
Our trauma specialists conduct thorough assessments for PTSD and related disorders using validated diagnostic tools. We evaluate trauma impact on daily functioning and provide expert opinions for civil and criminal cases involving traumatic incidents.
Death Penalty Mitigation
We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for capital punishment cases, focusing on mitigating factors through detailed mental health history analysis. Our assessments include developmental, medical, and psychosocial factors that may influence sentencing decisions.
People
Patricia Westmoreland, MD
Forensic Psychiatrist
Board-certified in four specialties, Dr. Westmoreland has over 25 years of clinical experience. She completed fellowships at University of Iowa and University of Colorado, and serves as APA Board Trustee. Her expertise includes ethical challenges in psychiatry and legal intersections.
Leah Brar, MD
Forensic Psychiatrist
Dr. Brar brings military leadership experience and forensic expertise from her Air Force service. A graduate of Baylor College of Medicine, she specializes in military law consultations and has trained psychiatry residents since 2011 at Medical Center of Aurora.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide forensic psychiatry services in Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Nebraska.
What types of evaluations do you perform?
Our services include competency assessments, sanity evaluations, fitness for duty exams, trauma assessments, and specialized forensic consultations.
Are your psychiatrists board-certified?
Yes, both Dr. Westmoreland and Dr. Brar are board-certified in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry.
Do you offer expert witness testimony?
Yes, we provide expert witness services for both criminal and civil court proceedings.
What is your experience with military cases?
Dr. Brar has extensive military experience including service as Lieutenant Colonel and Deputy Chief of Medical Staff in the Air Force.
Reviews (1)
Ingrid Robert
Jul 18, 2021
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I am looking for a psychiatrist for my mother and as an answer, they just hang up on me. End of the call. On the human side, definitely would not recommend!
