It’s not always obvious when a competency evaluation is warranted. We offer professional consultations to help you better understand if a competency evaluation is necessary. If an evaluation is recommended, we can guide you through the process. Scheduling a consultation is quick and easy. Consultations are free of charge for most cases in Iowa.

We provide the highest quality competency evaluations whether the referral comes from a defense attorney, a county attorney, or directly from the court. Our opinions are verifiably neutral. Scheduling an evaluation is quick and easy.

For highly nuanced situations, we offer comprehensive case reviews. Case reviews are customizable to meet your exact needs and can include record review, focused research, and professional discussion. Contact us for details.

We offer expert testimony for a variety of conditions and circumstances. Dr. Assad has more than a decade of experience practicing general and forensic psychiatry, and he has extensive experience evaluating and treating individuals with a range of psychiatric disorders. His credibility as an expert witness is supported by years of experience testifying for both the prosecution and defense.

We believe everyone deserves access to their rights under the Constitution, and becoming aware of those rights is the first step. We provide friendly and approachable education about competency to individuals, families, and attorneys.