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Active litigation
Forensic & expert witness services
- Case consultation
- Mental health evaluations
- Expert witness testimony in behavioral/mental health
- Jury selection
$1,500–$3,000
Retainer
$350–$400/hr
Hourly
Dr. Richard J. Stride, PsyD, LMHC, LPC
Legal Strategy Partner
Expert witness services built for legal strategy.
As a licensed mental health professional in Texas, Colorado, and Washington State as well as a licensed private investigator, I offer attorneys a unique advantage: expert analysis that blends clinical credibility with investigative rigor. I understand what matters in court — and how to present findings that hold up under scrutiny.
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Cases supported
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Legal cases
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State licenses
NBFE
Diplomate
Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado Pacific Northwest Midwest Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado Pacific Northwest Midwest
Areas of expertise
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Forensic Mental Health & Expert Witness
Expert testimony in civil and criminal matters, including competency, criminal responsibility, risk assessment, and DOC-related cases.
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Child Custody & Family Law
Expertise in custody and parent alienation cases, co-parenting capacity, and high-conflict family dynamics.
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Teaching & Training
Instructor and speaker on forensic mental health and expert witness preparation.
Six states
Expert testimony experience across six states.
I have worked with clients and attorneys in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest.
Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado Pacific Northwest Midwest
“I have worked with Dr. Stride in all 6 states — I highly recommend Dr. Stride.”
Professional credentials — Dr. Richard J. Stride, PsyD, LMHC, LPC
PsyD — Doctor of Psychology
LMHC — Licensed Mental Health Counselor
LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Private Investigator — WA, TX
Forensic Behavioral Analyst
Diplomate, National Board of Forensic Evaluators
Testimonials
What my clients say
“The judge cited your declaration a few times, so you saved the case, as I suspected you would.”
“He was responsive and professional and his work helped us prosecute the case for my client. I recommend him!”
“A man of high moral and ethical standards and a model for those seeking the highest professionalism.”
Two ways to work with me
Retain an expert — or train your team.
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Training & workshops
Trainings led by Dr. Stride
Court for mental health professionalsEthicsAfter effects of school shootingsLeadershipSupervisionTeam building
$1,500
Per training
~6 hrs
Typical length