About
David Shapiro, Ph.D. ABPP is a Forensic Psychologist Consultant, Educator, and Writer with extensive experience in applying clinical principles of assessment and diagnosis to the criminal and civil courtrooms. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he services clients across the USA. Dr. Shapiro has performed over 5,000 evaluations in court cases involving competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and the use of mental health issues in determining sentencing. He is a pioneer in forensic psychology since 1972 and has developed a methodology for integrating multiple data sources that has been used as a model for forensic evaluations. Dr. Shapiro has also taught courses in Ethics and Legal Issues, Psychological Assessment, and criminal law at the College of Psychology of Nova Southeastern University.
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Services & specialties
Criminal Court Evaluations
Dr. Shapiro has performed well over 5,000 evaluations in court cases involving competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and the use of mental health issues in determining sentencing.
Evaluations in Civil Court proceedings
In Civil proceedings, the primary issue is proximate cause: did the accident or injury directly cause or exacerbate certain symptoms presented by the person who has filed suit.
Comprehensive Evaluations in Capital Sentencing Procedures
In capital sentencing cases, a judge or jury is asked to weigh 'aggravating' against 'mitigating' factors in determining whether a defendant who has been convicted of a capital crime should be sentenced to death or to life imprisonment.
Malpractice and other Standard of Care Issues
Dr. Shapiro can assist with a determination of the standard of care in situations involving alleged professional negligence.
Teaching
Dr. Shapiro has taught courses in Ethics and Legal Issues, Psychological Assessment, and criminal law at the College of Psychology of Nova Southeastern University.
Continuing Education
Dr. Shapiro regularly appears at continuing education programs and communicates the most recent and relevant forensic issues in civil, criminal, and administrative law and the interface with the mental health disciplines.