Forensic Psychological Evaluations for Courts, Attorneys, and Families
Thirty years of clinical and forensic experience, applied with rigor, discretion, and steady care for everyone a case touches.
Dr. David Lombard is a licensed psychologist providing forensic psychological evaluations to family, criminal, and civil courts, and to the attorneys who represent parties before them. His evaluations are built on careful method and transparent reasoning, consistent with the standards set by the American Psychological Association and the specialty guidelines relevant to each type of referral.
Families and individuals facing evaluation are often navigating one of the most difficult periods of their lives. Dr. Lombard's approach pairs forensic rigor with genuine respect for everyone involved — the diligence a court requires, delivered with the steadiness people deserve when so much is at stake.
Areas of Practice
Competency & Sanity Evaluations — Adult & Juvenile
Evaluations of competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, for adult and juvenile courts. [Learn more →]
Child Custody & Parenting Fitness Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations addressing parenting time, decision-making authority, and the best interests of the child. [Learn more →]
Expert Case Consultation & Report Review
Support for attorneys reviewing another evaluator's methodology and findings, and preparing for examination of expert witnesses. [Learn more →]
Additional forensic services
Including international adoptions, immigration waiver evaluations, disability evaluations, violence risk assessments, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and independent medical examinations (IMEs). [Learn more →]
Standards This Practice Follows
All evaluations are conducted in accordance with the American Psychological Association's Ethics Code, the APA Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Family Law Proceedings, and the AFCC Guidelines for Parenting Plan Evaluations.
Dr. Lombard maintains strict separation between forensic and clinical roles and does not provide therapy to any party in a matter he is evaluating for the court.
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.