Professional Services
Dr. Shapiro is one of the pioneers in the field of forensic psychology. Retaining him to work on a case will guarantee a thoughtful and comprehensive evaluation of whatever the referral question is, whether or not it involves personal examination or a review of records or both. Dr. Shapiro is known for his integrity and will always provide attorneys with an honest appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of their cases. If an attorney decides to work with Dr. Shapiro, he or she will find him willing to work closely with each step of the litigation process.
Professional ethics and licensure issues
- Evaluation of standard of care issues in psychological evaluation and treatment
- Professional ethics and licensure issues
Evaluations of mental state at the time of offense
- Insanity defense
- Diminished capacity
- mens rea
- Extreme emotional distress
- Downward departures in sentencing
- Mitigation issues in capital sentencing
Evaluations of competency
- Evaluations of competency to stand trial
- Competency to waive Miranda rights
- Competency to confess
Civil psychological injury
- Evaluations of psychological/neuropsychological impairment due to accidents and injuries
Risk assessment
- Assessment of the potential for future violent behavior