Dr. Fender has my highest recommendation as a trusted consultant, expert witness, and therapist in the most complicated domestic relations cases. My clients have benefited from his involvement in every case in which I have sought his assistance. His expertise in anger management, sexual abuse issues, and family dynamics have been invaluable to me in my domestic relations practice.
David G. Weaver
Weaver Law Firm, P.C. 114 Mountain Ave., S.W. Roanoke, VA 24016
I am more than happy to endorse your services and recommend you to other professionals. I referred to you a young man who was charged with a number of felony counts of child pornography. You met with him, tested him, and determined that my client was a good person who had gotten into trouble as he explored sexual material on the Internet. Your very extensive and thorough report gave comfort to the prosecutor as we reached an agreement for a misdemeanor, a little jail time, and no listing on the sex offender register.
In summary, you were instrumental in giving my client back his life. Thank you very much for your service.
James R. Tate
Tate Bywater Fuller Mickelsen & Tull, PLC
Attorneys at Law
2740 Chain Bridge Road
Vienna, Virginia 22181
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Dr. Fender has proved to be a great asset in my cases. He is very thorough in his analysis and breaks down the data in a way easy to understand and present to the court. I recommend his services highly and will be using him again
Terry G. Kilgore
Kilgore Law Office
Gate City VA
My firm hired Dr. Fender in a case a few years back that involved false child molestation allegations. Dr. Fender completely turned my case around. He took the courtroom, including the prosecutor, by surprise. Dr. Fender’s ethics and integrity were easy to see. His testimony showed his vast knowledge of the subject and his simple explanations of how it all worked and why the defendant was absolutely not guilty were crystal clear. Dr. Fender’s testimony convinced everyone. He left the courtroom with the utmost respect of all present. I highly recommend Dr. Fender and would use him again in a New York minute.
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson & Beasley, Attorneys at Law
In today’s world, cases involving accusations of sexual assault or domestic violence are without a doubt the toughest. When a client is accused of serious sexual crimes or being physically abusive, the modern-day lawyer more than ever needs to understand the scientific testing available to better understand the client; the attorney can no longer simply trust their own instincts when protecting their client’s interests.
I have been so lucky to have used Dr. Keith Fender in a variety of legal scenarios. Here are a few examples:
- In a criminal matter that involved a father falsely accused of sexually assaulting his child, Dr. Fender was instrumental in testing my client, which showed my client was a low risk for deviant behavior. Dr. Fender eventually testified in a jury trial about the variety of tests he administered to my client which helped get an acquittal.
- In a Title IX hearing in which the client was facing expulsion from college, the client went through several psycho-sexual tests, including a polygraph (not admissible in most settings, but helpful nonetheless), that helped me understand the client better and further helped provide an outcome that was beneficial to all parties.
- In a custody case involving a protective order, Dr. Fender’s testing and counseling helped my client face his issues, ultimately resulting in him saving the relationship while becoming a better father.
Suffice it to say, allegations of sexual violence or domestic violence now demand that every attorney find a professional like Keith Fender to help better understand the needed legal strategy for the case. I can’t recommend Dr. Fender enough to my colleagues.
Richard W. Davis, Jr., Esq.
DAVIS, DAVIS, & DAVIS ATTORNEYS
I primarily refer criminal defense and domestic clients to Dr. Fender for Substance Abuse Assessments. When negotiating with prosecutors, favorable SAAs can be used to obtain a better plea deal if the offense involves drugs or alcohol. As elected officials, prosecutors are always concerned about accountability to their constituents. When the prosecutor has a copy of the favorable assessment in his file, he can use it to justify making a fair plea offer, one which may not otherwise be made.
If my custody and visitation clients are facing allegations of drug or alcohol abuse, a favorable SAA is an effective tool which I use to redirect the Court’s focus to other issues. To avoid hearsay objections I like to ask opposing counsel to stipulate admissibility. Typically the other side prefers to deal with a written report as opposed to Dr. Fender’s live expert testimony.
Dr. Fender enjoys a highly respected reputation with attorneys and judges in the 27th District. Although his favorable reports can be a great asset, obviously not all of his reports are favorable and are therefore not always used when I advocate for a better outcome. Over the years, my clients, colleagues and I have enjoyed working with Dr. Fender. He has my highest recommendation.
John Dalton
It is my extreme pleasure to write and enthusiastically endorse Dr. Keith Fender, PhD, LSCW as an expert in the field of psycho-sexual evaluations and as a provider of sexual offender treatments.
I have had the pleasure to work with Dr. Fender for many years in a variety of areas which includes willful possession of child pornography, allegations of chat room conversations between adults and minors, and sexual assault allegations.
Dr. Fender's evaluations are based on fact and science and consequently, he is respected by individuals on both sides of the courtroom, law enforcement and the defense bar, as well as the courts. His courtroom demeanor only enhances his fact-based and scientific opinions. I would not hesitate to use his services whenever they are required.
Thank you for allowing me to submit this endorsement. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. With best regards, I am
Very truly yours,
Anthony Anderson