About

Dr. Julie Armstrong brings over four decades of clinical and forensic experience to her work as a psychological and nursing expert. She began her career in 1984 as a Registered Nurse, serving full-time on an inpatient psychiatric unit for nearly 13 years. During this time, she earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from UCLA, specializing in psychiatry and mental health, and in 1990 became one of California’s first Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS 004).

She later completed a Doctorate in Psychology at Pepperdine University and has been a Licensed Psychologist since 1998, with licensure in both California (Psy16001) and Arizona (Psy4952). Initially practicing psychodynamic therapy, Dr. Armstrong transitioned after a decade to focus exclusively on evaluation and assessment. Over the years, she has evaluated a broad range of psychological and emotional injury cases and served for more than 20 years as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in the state of California.

Dr. Armstrong has evaluated numerous employment-related claims, including those involving psychological injury, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. She serves as a retained expert for both plaintiff and defense in civil litigation involving medical malpractice, emotional distress, personal injury, and nursing standards of care. She is a recognized Expert Witness for the California Board of Registered Nursing and a Content Expert with the California Board of Psychology. She has also conducted evaluations for the Federal Aviation Administration and is credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

As a former university faculty member, Dr. Armstrong has taught at esteemed institutions including the California State University and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She was an approved Continuing Professional Education provider by the California Psychological Association and the California Division of Workers’ Compensation, offering required professional education seminars to psychologists and claims professionals about assessment, malingering, and occupational stress injuries. She has been a requested speaker on topics including the GAF Scale, PTSD, malingering, and the structure of effective psychology evaluations. Her expertise has also been featured in true crime television appearances offering psychological insights on the deeper aspects of unusual or criminal behavior.

Dr. Armstrong is available for consultation on cases nationwide and internationally, either in person or via secure video. She is experienced in organizing and leading review teams for complex litigation, class actions, and high-volume record evaluations.

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