Dr. John Daignault

Dr. Daignault is a highly experienced and respected, senior forensic psychologist.  Dr. Daignault has been in practice for over 35 years and has testified as an expert in psychology in Massachusetts as well as other jurisdictions around the country in approximately 1,750 cases to date. Dr. Daignault is especially recognized as an expert due to his complete working knowledge of each case, his familiarity with applicable psychological research, and his competence in testifying even in the most complex psycholegal areas.

Dr. Daignault provides forensic psychological evaluations and consultations in criminal, civil, family, juvenile, federal, and administrative courts.

Dr. Daignault is recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health as a Designated Forensic Psychologist, and he holds a Diplomate from the American College of Forensic Examiners.

Dr. Daignault maintains an appointment from the Court as the Court Monitor of a residential treatment center, overseeing the facility's compliance with court orders and ensuring that the facility adheres to professional standards.

Dr. Daignault has been cited as a Most Helpful Expert in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and as an eminently or extremely qualified expert by Superior Court justices.

Dr. Daignault has been appointed as a Guardian ad Litem or independent psychological examiner in approximately 750 cases in numerous Family Courts.

Dr. Daignault maintains staff appointments at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

 

Note: Forensic Psychologists are not health care providers insofar as they are not operating by the treatment standard of "Medical Necessity." The professional role of Forensic Psychologists is not to provide treatment but rather to apply the science of Psychology to legal cases. Typically, Forensic Psychologists request a retainer for their services, and the final cost for their services depends on what they are asked to do in the case by attorneys or courts of law.

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology is a specialized branch of psychology that applies the science of psychology to questions that come before courts of law and to the assessment of dangerousness and sexual dangerousness.

Forensic Psychologists possess expert knowledge and training in these areas and are highly experienced in testifying in court.

Forensic Psychologists are familiar with applicable legal concepts and procedures, and they consult with judges, attorneys, and agency heads on a daily basis.

Forensic Psychologists are duty-bound to avoid undue influence on their work by financial compensation or other gain and to maintain professional scientific integrity, examining an issue from all reasonable perspectives.

Forensic Psychologists weigh all data impartially and maintain integrity by examining issues from all possible perspectives, actively seeking rival hypotheses.