Jail Suicide Expert Witness

Lisa Boesky, PhD is a Psychologist who provides Expert Witness opinions and Consultation on legal cases related to Suicide in Corrections—Jails, Prisons and Juvenile Justice.

Dr. Lisa provides Expert Witness opinions in civil cases where an
individual has died by Suicide in a Correctional facility. She is hired by
both Defense and Plaintiffs’ Attorneys regarding issues of:
  • Standard of Care
  • Deliberate Indifference
  • Negligence

Consultation on civil cases typically includes:
  • Thorough review of case documents and medical
    records
  • Detailed feedback regarding strengths and weaknesses
    of Suicide death cases
  • Reviewing testimony and reports of other experts and professionals
  • Educating the legal team on complex issues related to Suicide, particularly Correctional Suicide
Dr. Lisa in the News:​ View a video clip of Dr. Lisa interviewed by Marcia Clark here or click on the video below.
Dr. Lisa Boesky has worked on cases throughout the country in Federal court, State court—as well as several correctional Class-Action
lawsuits. She is known for being:
  • Responsive
  • Thorough 
  • Knowledgeable 
  • Personable
  • Able to communicate her opinion(s) and complex clinical information in an easy-to-understand manner

If you would like to speak to Lisa Boesky or request a copy of her Curriculum Vitae, contact Dr. Lisa.