Julia E. McLawesen, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Evidence-Driven Psycholegal Evaluations
Evidence-Driven Psychological Evaluations for Psycholegal Questions.
Since 2011, Dr. McLawsen has conducted over 1,000 — and counting! — comprehensive evidence-driven psychological evaluations to guide legal decision-making. Dr. McLawsen has extensive experience with a wide range of psycholegal matters, including criminal, civil, administrative, and both United States and Canadian immigration law (e.g., extreme hardship, VAWA, U-Visa, rehabilitation, Temporary Resident Permits, applications based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, and Adam Walsh waiver applications).
Expanding Access to Psychological Expertise
Dr. McLawsen is a licensed psychologist in Washington State, a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia (Canada), and holds a mobility license through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which grants Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) and Temporary Authority to Practice (TAP) in a growing number of U.S. states and territories. Dr. McLawsen holds a clinical faculty appointment at the University of Washington.
Meet FAST
Dr. McLawsen is honored to partner with Claire Ashbaugh, Ph.D., of Alpine Haven Psychological Services, as a co-founder and co-director of the Forensic Assessment Services Team (FAST). Through FAST, Dr. Ashbaugh and Dr. McLawsen connect attorneys with skilled forensic evaluators who provide evidence-driven psycholegal evaluations in a timely manner.
As an American Psychological Association (APA)-approved continuing education sponsor, FAST offers complementary trainings and workshops for its team members, ensuring that their forensic assessments reflect the most up to date research and best practices in the field. FAST’s trainings promise clear, actionable guidance on challenging, dynamic topics such as malingering, brain development, tele psychology, and more.
FAST also offers specialized training for U.S. and Canadian immigration attorneys, non-profits, and allied agencies.