Business Details
48 Years
experience
Forensic Psychology Expertise in Dallas, TX
William Flynn, PhD, has dedicated over four decades to advancing forensic and clinical psychology through rigorous evaluation, expert testimony, and compassionate care. Since establishing my practice in Dallas, Texas, in 1978, I have provided specialized psychological services to attorneys, courts, and clients across criminal, civil, family, and immigration law domains. My expertise in assessing violent behavior, sexual abuse, child witness reliability, and mitigation at sentencing has been instrumental in shaping legal outcomes. Collaborating with Kianna Ferris, MS, a skilled forensic psychology associate, we combine academic rigor with practical insights to deliver evidence-based evaluations.My work extends to risk assessment, competency determinations, and addressing complex psychological factors in legal contexts, including false confessions and eyewitness misidentification. With a career spanning academia, federal institutions, and private practice, I prioritize ethical standards, scientific integrity, and client-centered solutions. Our team remains committed to advancing justice through psychological expertise, serving clients with transparency, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the legal system's demands.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Expert Testimony
Risk Assessments
Child Custody Evaluations
Psychosexual Evaluations
Competency Assessments
Trauma Analysis
False Confession Reviews
Eyewitness Reliability Assessments
Mitigation Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in forensic psychology and legal evaluations.
- Our team provides expert testimony in criminal, civil, family, and immigration courts.
- We utilize validated tools like the STATIC-99R and Statement Validity Analysis for precise assessments.
- Our practice combines academic leadership with hands-on experience in federal and state institutions.
- We specialize in complex cases involving child witnesses, trauma, and violent behavior analysis.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations analyze psychological factors in legal cases, including risk assessment, competency, and trauma. Services address criminal, civil, and family law contexts using validated tools. Our assessments support attorneys with evidence-based conclusions for court proceedings.
Expert Testimony
Expert psychological testimony clarifies complex issues in criminal, civil, and immigration courts. Focus areas include child witness reliability, false confessions, and violent behavior analysis. Testimony is grounded in peer-reviewed methodologies and decades of courtroom experience.
Risk Assessments
Specialized tools like STATIC-99R and DV-RAG determine re-offense risks and community safety measures. Assessments guide sentencing, parole decisions, and treatment planning. Results integrate clinical judgment with actuarial data for accurate risk profiling.
Child Custody Evaluations
Evaluations assess parental fitness, alienation claims, and child welfare in divorce proceedings. Methods include forensic interviews, collateral reviews, and psychological testing. Findings help courts make child-centered custody determinations.
Trauma Analysis
Trauma evaluations determine psychological impacts of events like wrongful termination or accidents. Techniques include validity testing and symptom verification. Reports quantify emotional damage for personal injury or workers' compensation claims.
People
William Flynn, PhD
Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 45+ years of experience in forensic evaluations. Former professor at Southern Methodist University and consultant to Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Specializes in legal psychology, trauma analysis, and expert testimony.
Kianna Ferris, MS
Forensic Psychology Associate
Forensic psychology associate pursuing a PhD at Walden University. Certified in responsible conduct of research. Member of American Psychological Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Supports evaluations in legal cases.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in criminal, civil, family, and immigration cases requiring psychological expertise, including risk assessments, child custody evaluations, and trauma analysis.
How are forensic evaluations conducted?
Evaluations use clinical interviews, psychological testing, and validated tools like STATIC-99R. Findings are documented in court-ready reports with evidence-based conclusions.
Do you provide expert testimony nationwide?
While based in Dallas, we consult on cases across the U.S., offering expert testimony and evaluations for attorneys and courts nationwide.
What sets your services apart?
Dr. Flynn's 45+ years of experience, academic background, and use of peer-reviewed methodologies ensure accurate, court-defensible psychological assessments tailored to legal needs.
Can you evaluate child witnesses?
Yes, we assess child witness memory reliability and potential coaching using Statement Validity Analysis, supporting courts in determining testimonial accuracy.
