Note - my natural and regular modesty originally caused me to not even consider a page, such as this to be part of my Web Page Site; however, advisors who I respect strongly suggested that this type page be included. Since I respect the advice from those 'web site builders' who know about which they are talking, I did relent and this page thus came into existence. The below listed flattering comments come from correspondence received from attorneys, located in the District of Colombia, Maryland, and West Virginia, who have utilized my professional services in the past few years.
L. A. Stone, Ph.D., ABPP
Thank you for your report on your examination of Mr. XXXXXX. In my 10 years of practice in Arizona and West Virginia, I have not seen such a thorough psychological examination or an informative report as yours. I was very impressed and referred other attorneys from my office to you. . . . . Thank you again for your time and excellent work.
Deputy Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender,
Charleston, WV
Thank you for your able evaluation of XXXXXX. Your careful observation and thoughtful insight were of great help in his case. As a result of your evaluation, I feel I received a very satisfactory plea agreement in Circuit Court. . . .
Thanks for your help.
A Senior Criminal Practice
Attorney, Charles Town, WV
I hope that you don't mind me writing you like this, but I have told my lawyer who was court-appointed, that you are the only psychologist I will allow him to hire to evaluate me. The state supreme court has OKed my habeas corpus motion and I am now finally to get psychologically evaluated as I never was seven years ago before my trial when I was convicted and sent here. You have a good reputation here with my fellow inmates of being a psychologist who is a square shooter who is honest and not afraid of the government. The friend of mine who helped me write up my motion told me not to let them get any other psychologist other than you. When my lawyer writes to you and asks you whether you will evaluate me, please do it.
An Inmate in the Mt. Olive
Correctional Center (WV's
Maximum Security Prison)
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Thanks very much for completing your report on my client, XXXXXX; I realize that the time we gave you really was not very long. I appreciate it greatly that you were able to give us a high priority in your very busy practice. It truly is wonderful to find a psychologist who actually is familiar with the law and addresses his reports to the requirements of the law rather than telling me things about my client's psyche that I and the court have absolutely no interest in knowing about. Some of my colleagues tell me that, in our local area, we are very lucky to have a forensic psychologist such as you available. I'll never use any other as long as you are in practice.
A Senior Attorney in WV's
Eastern Panhandle
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Your report on XXXXXX was a real pleasure to read. What pleased me the most was that you were able to provide information regarding matters that I had asked you about and not about a lot of garbage that is of no value to me or my client. It is great to have found a competent psychologist - you are the first I have found!
Attorney in WV
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History was made that day [the Parole Board met] by
my making first parole, in great measure due to the fantastic
report you issued on me. . . I make
this promise to you - you will never regret having aided in my release
by placing
your credentials and name on the line.
Letter from successfully paroled
WV prison inmate [written one
month following his being
notified of the Board's decision;
this was the inmate's 'first time'
before the Board]
I believe that your evaluation reports, in those cases of mine in which you examined my clients, have resulted in the prosecution becoming much more willing to entertain the idea of a plea compromise arrangement. I am very pleased with your very complete and reliable work.
From a letter from a WV
attorney well known for his
success with high-profile
criminal defense cases