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Steven Gaskell, Psy.D. is a Forensic Psychologist in Illinois who provides a variety of forensic and general clinical psychological evaluations. He has extensive experience with a variety of legal issues and can provide services related to:
Competency to stand trial
Criminal responsibility (sanity at the time of the offense)
Sex offender risk assessments
Sex offender risk assessments
Civil commitment of sexual offenders
Malingering and deception
Civil commitment for involuntary treatment
Civil commitment for involuntary treatment
Miranda issues
ADA accommodation
Disability determination
Dr. Gaskell's methods are objective, fair, and defensible. He begins with a review of available records including medical and mental health treatment records, previous psychiatric and psychological evaluations, complaints, and other legal records. He proceeds with a psychological evaluation relying on objective data, well-validated instruments, generally accepted methods, thorough history obtained from the evaluatee, and a current mental status assessment. Oral and written reports are provided as requested.
Disability determination
Dr. Gaskell's methods are objective, fair, and defensible. He begins with a review of available records including medical and mental health treatment records, previous psychiatric and psychological evaluations, complaints, and other legal records. He proceeds with a psychological evaluation relying on objective data, well-validated instruments, generally accepted methods, thorough history obtained from the evaluatee, and a current mental status assessment. Oral and written reports are provided as requested.
• Expert Witness Testimony
Psychological characteristics, personality traits, psychopathology, and historical behavioral patterns often have significant bearing on legal issues. Dr. Gaskell has extensive experience testifying regarding the aforementioned legal issues. His reports are comprehensive, defensible, based on objective data, and are able to withstand rigorous scrutiny in court. He will do whatever possible to assist the trier of fact in coming to the most accurate conclusions.
• Psychological Trial Consultation
Dr. Gaskell offers case preparation services to help defense and plaintiff attorneys working on cases with psychological or psychiatric issues. He can research the relevant professional literature to help develop specific direct and cross-examination strategies.
Contact Psycholegal & Clinical Assessment Services, Inc. today at 630-903-9193 or at drgaskell@gmail.com for more information or a complimentary initial consultation.
