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Primary Area of Expertise

Neuropsychological & Emotional Trauma Assessments

Expert Witness Profile

Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, and CFMHE is a triple-board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, a clinical researcher and published author. She conducts neuropsychological, forensic, independent medical evaluations and provides expert testimony regarding her psychological testing methods, results, and conclusions for both civil and criminal proceedings. She often works on 1) personal injury (including psychological/emotional injury and traumatic brain injury claims), 2) fitness for duty evaluations, 3) employment/discrimination/wrongful termination cases, 4) sexual assault, harassment, and trauma cases, 5) professional licensing disputes, and 6) assessment of competency to testify, risk assessment, and psychological state/functioning at time of criminal offense.

Dr. Judy Ho is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, Division 40 (Society of Clinical Neuropsychology), Division 41 (American Psychology-Law Society), and the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Judy Ho is a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health National Services Research Award and the chair of the Institutional Review Board at Pepperdine University. She conducts clinical and community research, publishes empirical studies, book chapters, and books, and is a frequent invited speaker at various national and local conferences and media outlets.

Dr. Judy received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from UC Berkeley, and her masters and doctorate from SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health sponsored fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute. She is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology, the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, and the National Board of Forensic Evaluators.

Education & Licenses

Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE, Licensed Clinical Psychologist