
Forensic Services Hourly Rate
Legal Psychology Services
Service Description
Services for court-ordered evaluations or other legal requirements.
Cancellation Policy
Dr. Zackery A. Tedder – Forensic Services Policy Dr. Zackery A. Tedder offers forensic psychological services including record review, consultation, evaluation, and expert testimony in matters involving mental health, risk, and diagnostic clarification. These services are available for attorneys, courts, agencies, and select individuals seeking clarity in legally relevant psychological matters. Services Offered • Forensic psychological evaluations (e.g., risk, diagnostic clarification, mitigation) • Record review and consultation • Written reports and affidavits • Expert testimony (depositions, hearings, trial) • Pretrial consultation and strategy support Fee Structure All forensic services are billed at $500 per hour. This includes time spent on: • Interviews and psychological testing • Records review and report writing • Consultation (by phone, video, or in person) • Preparation and testimony (travel time is billable) Minimum retainer required upon agreement to services. Payment must be made in advance of any written report or scheduled court appearance. Booking & Availability Forensic work must be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance. Requests with less than 14 days’ notice are considered rush cases and may incur additional priority fees. Availability for court appearances is limited and will be confirmed at the time of scheduling. Dr. Tedder does not accept court appointments where the scope of work is unclear or fees are capped below the hourly rate. Services are limited to psychological matters and do not extend to custody evaluations, parental fitness assessments, or psycho-legal opinions outside the scope of expertise. Cancellation Policy Cancellations made within 7 days of a scheduled interview, deposition, or appearance will be billed at 50% of the reserved time. Cancellations made within 48 hours will be billed in full. Time reserved for court testimony is billed whether or not testimony is ultimately required, unless proper cancellation notice is given in writing. Requesting Services To initiate a forensic service agreement, please email forensics@drzacktedder.com with: • Case type and jurisdiction • Referral question or scope of need • Requested timeline • Available records and prior evaluations All cases are reviewed before acceptance to ensure alignment with expertise and scope. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
Contact Details
8500 North Mopac Expressway ste 901, Austin, TX, USA
512-200-2516
drtedder@drzacktedder.com