Capital Case Expert Witness

Dr. Elliott has served as a forensic psychology expert witness in more than 40 capital cases nationwide, providing court testimony on competency, mental state, and mitigating psychological factors. Her evaluations help defense teams present a clear, clinically grounded picture of a defendant's psychological history to the court.

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As an expert witness, Dr. Elliott conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations, prepares detailed reports, and testifies to findings related to trauma history, cognitive functioning, and mental health diagnoses. She works closely with defense counsel throughout the litigation process, from case review through testimony.