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Details of Expertise

Licenses and Certifications

Board Certification: American Board of Professional Psychology, Forensic Psychology Licenses: California Licensed Psychologist

Education

Pre-doctoral Internship: California Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan (APA accredited) Graduate: Biola University, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology (APA accredited) Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. Psychology

Years in Practice

20

Number of Time Deposed/Testified in the Last Four Years

Additional Information

Michelle L. Vorwerk, PsyD ABPP is a forensic psychologist with over 20 years of experience in evaluating and diagnosing mental disorders. Dr. Vorwerk is one of a select few psychologists who have undergone the rigorous training and examination process necessary to obtain Board Certification in Forensic Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). This credential signifies the highest levels of expertise and practice in the area of forensic psychology. Dr. Vorwerk specializes in sex offender risk assessments, criminal responsibility cases, personal injury, mental health diversion, psychological mitigation, juvenile and youthful offender cases, and civil and criminal competencies. She has been qualified as an expert witness for both the defense and prosecution in numerous jurisdictions in California.