Areas of Expertise:
Dr. David J. Mann has over 30 years experience working with children and adults. Dr. Mann is an experienced expert witness, testifying over 100 times. He has conducted over 1000 evaluations in the area of custody disputes and alleged abuse cases. He also testifies as to eyewitness competency of both children and adults in criminal and juvenile matters, as well as civil litigation involving emotional damage. Dr. Mann specializes in treating dysfunctional families, domestic violence, adolescent crisis, substance abuse, eating disorders, suicide, depression, child abuse, sexual abuse, post-traumatic disorders, attention deficit disorders and general anxiety.

Summary of Experience:

Dr. Mann was former Chair of the Orange County Child Sexual Abuse Network (CSAN) and Board Member of OCPA. Dr. Mann is a member of APA and OCPA. He was former Clinical Director of the Adolescent Unit of Charter Hospital Mission Viejo in South Orange County. Dr. Mann is the founder of Psychological Services in Mission Viejo. He has previously been a school psychologist and a special education teacher. Dr. Mann was a former Director of West Orange County Juvenile Diversion Program. He has published articles in professional journals in the areas of children's adjustment to divorce, suicide and depression, as well as children's memory and suggestibility. He has been called upon to handle complex custody cases as a Special Master/Case Manager. Dr. Mann has co-authored the book, Saving Kid's Lives, a handbook for educators and parents. Dr. Mann was touted by Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, as "a highly qualified expert on child sexual abuse.".