Internationall Recognized Leader in Forensic Psychology

Dr. Robert Simon

With over 40 years of experience in the legal domain of family law and domestic relations. Dr. Simon is licensed as a Psychologist in California and Hawaii, available for consultation throughout North America. He offers empirically driven, ethically integrated Forensic Psychology Consulting services to both legal professionals and individuals.

Setting the standard of work product in the field, he is a best selling author and serves as an educator and mentor striving to shift the divorce paradigm to a focus on child well-being. Dr. Simon’s Professional Leadership extends into an active involvement in family law related state bar associations, family associations and judges to include serving on the Board of Directors of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ).

Professional Leadership

As a senior practitioner in his field, an important focus of Robert’s activities is paying it forward and giving it back.

  • National Center for Juvenile Justice — Chair, Board of Fellows
  • Association of Family & Conciliation Courts Member, Co-Chair International Committee, Member of Scholarship Committee, Former Member of the Board of Directors
  • National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judge Member, Board of Directors, Co-Chair International Committee & Member
  • World Congress for Family Law and Children’s Rights Member, Board of Directors; Chair, International Board
  • Journal of Child Custody Former Member of the Editorial Board
  • California Psychological Association Member, Past Member Ethics Committee
  • California Bar Association — Member, Former Member Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
  • The State Bar Court of California Appointed Member of the Executive Committee (First and Only Non-Judicial Appointee)
  • The American Bar Association Associate Member
  • Section of Family Law of the American Bar Association Member
  • San Diego Family Law Bar Association Associate Member
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association Associate Member

Published Works

Forensic Psychology Consultation in Child Custody Litigation

A Handbook for Work Product Review, Case Preparation and Expert Testimony

Best Selling Book from The American Bar Association, Section of Family Law, titled Forensic Psychology Consultation in Child Custody Litigation: A Handbook for Work Product Review, Case Preparation, and Expert Testimony, Second Edition.. Written by Recognized Expert Forensic Psychologists Robert A. Simon, PhD. and Philip M. Stahl, PhD, available now Amazon.com.

The updates in this book are based on the authors extensive experience in the field as well as insights gained from how the field has developed and changed since the publication of the first edition. The book serves as the authoritative and comprehensive volume on the field of forensic review, trial consultation, and the role of the expert witness in child custody litigation. It is intended for family law attorneys, family experts, and mental health professionals working in the child custody arena.

About Dr. Simon

Robert A. Simon, Ph.D. is an Internationally Recognized Leader in Forensic Psychology Consulting with an exclusive focus on family law related issues, particularly in high conflict and complex matters. Based in San Diego, CA, Dr. Simon is licensed in California and Hawaii available for consultation throughout North America. He offers Case Consulting & Strategy, Work Product Review and Expert Witness services. In addition, he is a best-selling author, sought after speaker and mentor to other experts. Read more about Robert.

Contact Dr. Simon

San Diego: 858-755-1850