Forensic & Educational Psychology
Expert witness services, forensic evaluations, and psychoeducational assessments serving attorneys, families, and institutions across New Jersey.
My work bridges the courtroom and the classroom, bringing rigorous evaluation to every case with genuine care for the people involved.David Goldstein, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist
A Trusted Expert in Courts & Schools
Welcome to Gold Psychological Services. Dr. Goldstein specializes in forensic psychological evaluations and regularly works with attorneys in criminal matters related to competence, Miranda rights, NGRI and diminished capacity, juvenile waivers, risk assessments, and sentencing or mitigation reports.
Civil work includes firearm ID and permit evaluations, mental health expungements, IME evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and disability or personal injury cases. Dr. Goldstein has served as an expert witness in courtrooms throughout New Jersey since 2015.
Additional specialties include psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, plus consultations with parents of children with special needs who are seeking educational services, 504 plans, or academic accommodations.
Areas of Practice
Serving attorneys, families, and institutions across New Jersey with rigorous, credentialed evaluations.
Competence Evaluations
Competence to stand trial and competence to waive Miranda rights, with thorough assessments for defense and prosecution.
NGRI & Diminished Capacity
Detailed forensic evaluations addressing not guilty by reason of insanity and diminished capacity defenses.
Risk Assessments
Violence and psychosexual risk assessments, juvenile waiver evaluations, and sentencing or mitigation reports.
Firearm & Permit Evaluations
Firearm ID and permit evaluations and mental health expungements for civil matters across New Jersey.
IME & Pre-Employment
Independent medical examinations, pre-employment psychological screening, and disability evaluations.
Personal Injury Cases
Psychological evaluations supporting disability claims and personal injury litigation throughout New Jersey.
Psychoeducational Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations for children and young adults with intellectual, developmental, or learning challenges.
504 Plans & Accommodations
Evaluations supporting 504 plan eligibility and academic accommodation requests at the college level.
Second Opinion Evaluations
NJ State DOE approved vendor for second opinion psychological evaluations in primary and secondary school.
Special Needs Consultation
Guidance for parents navigating educational services for children with special needs.
Developmental Assessments
Evaluations addressing developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and neurodevelopmental conditions in youth.
School Psychology Consulting
Nearly 20 years working as a certified school psychologist, brought to bear in every educational evaluation.
Practice Areas at a Glance
A broad range of criminal and civil forensic matters, handled with precision and decades of expertise.
Work With Dr. Goldstein
Whether you are an attorney looking for a seasoned expert witness, or a parent seeking clarity for your child's educational path, Dr. Goldstein brings the experience and care your situation deserves.