A clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 35 years of experience in legal and mental health settings, he holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in Child Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Arabic. His work includes expert witness services in civil and criminal matters, with experience in consultation, depositions, and courtroom testimony. Over the course of his career, he has completed thousands of forensic evaluations and has testified in hundreds of cases involving emotional injury, psychiatric disability, discrimination, sexual harassment, and mental state issues.

His work involves in-depth psychological evaluations using cognitive and personality testing, along with assessments of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other behavioral concerns. He has significant experience in matters involving personal injury and workers' compensation, including evaluations of psychological impairment and functional limitations. A substantial portion of his practice is dedicated to forensic work involving sex offenders and victims of sexual abuse, as well as evaluations related to competency, criminal responsibility, civil commitment, and risk assessment.

His professional background includes long-standing private practice and extensive involvement in court-appointed evaluations and expert panels related to psychological and psychiatric matters. He has also trained and supervised professionals conducting forensic evaluations and has participated in complex and high-profile cases. His professional affiliations include the American Psychological Association, the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, the Forensic Mental Health Associates of California, and the American Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology.