Forensic Psychological Evaluations for Indiana Family and Criminal Courts
Thirty years of clinical and forensic experience, providing courts and attorneys across Indiana with careful, impartial, court-ready evaluations.
Dr. David Lombard is a licensed Indiana psychologist who conducts forensic evaluations where the stakes for families and individuals are highest. In family court, he provides parenting plan (child custody), parenting time, and parenting fitness evaluations that help judges reach arrangements built around each child's best interests. In criminal and juvenile court, he evaluates competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility (sanity), and consults with attorneys on cases involving violence and homicide.
Whether the question is where a child will grow up or whether a defendant can fairly face trial, every case receives the same rigor. That means multiple sources of information, findings grounded in data rather than assumption, and reports written to withstand scrutiny in the courtroom. Every person involved, whether a parent, a child, or a defendant, is treated with dignity and heard with care.
Contact Dr. Lombard
3262 Mallard Cove Lane
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
David@DavidLombard.com
(260) 459-2900
Areas of Practice
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Comprehensive evaluations addressing decision-making authority, time-sharing, and the best interests of the child for family courts and attorneys. [Learn more]
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Focused evaluations addressing a contested parenting time schedule specifically for cases where decision-making authority isn't at issue, or where a more targeted evaluation better fits the question before the court. [Learn more]
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Evaluations of competency to stand trial under the Dusky standard, and of criminal responsibility (sanity) at the time of an alleged offense, for adult and juvenile courts across Indiana. [Learn more]
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Many countries and adoption agencies require a licensed psychologist's evaluation of prospective parents as part of the international adoption dossier. Dr. Lombard provides thorough, timely evaluations prepared to your agency's and the sending country's requirements, helping families take the next step toward bringing their child home. [Learn more]
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Case consultation and expert analysis for defense and prosecution in matters involving violent crime and homicide, including review of another evaluator's methodology and findings, and support in preparing for the examination of expert witnesses. [Learn more]
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Objective psychological examinations for Indiana attorneys, insurers, and employers in personal injury, workers' compensation, disability, and fitness-for-duty matters. Each examination is thorough, impartial, and conducted with respect for the person being evaluated. [Learn more]
Standards This Practice Follows
All evaluations follow the APA Ethics Code and the APA Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology. Family court evaluations also follow the APA Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Family Law Proceedings (2022) and the AFCC Guidelines for Parenting Plan Evaluations (2022). Dr. Lombard keeps forensic and clinical roles strictly separate and does not provide therapy, counseling, or pastoral care to anyone involved in a matter he is evaluating.
For Judges & Courts
Dr. Lombard accepts court appointments throughout Indiana for parenting plan and parenting time evaluations in family court, and for competency and sanity evaluations in adult and juvenile courts. Court administrators and clerks are welcome to contact the office to confirm availability and current certification status, request a CV, or discuss suggested language for an order of appointment.
For Attorneys & Referring Professionals
Dr. Lombard accepts court appointments and attorney referrals in all Indiana Counties. Contact the office to discuss a case, request a CV, or ask about scheduling and fees.