Yan Chan, Psy.D.
Forensic Psychologist | PSY 27283
Attorneys seeking a trusted forensic psychologist and expert witness retain Dr. Yan Chan, Psy.D. for clear, defensible psychological opinions in high-stakes criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings. Based in San Francisco and available throughout California, Dr. Chan is court-appointed in jurisdictions statewide and privately retained by both defense and prosecution counsel.
Dr. Chan brings extensive experience evaluating individuals across a wide spectrum of commitment offenses — from non-violent matters to capital murder and serious sexual offenses. His doctoral training culminated in an APA-accredited internship at San Quentin State Prison. In his former role with the Board of Parole's Forensic Assessment Division, he conducted comprehensive risk assessments evaluating individuals for parole suitability in high-stakes cases involving long-term incarceration. He currently serves as a consulting psychologist for the Department of State Hospitals conducting sexually violent predator (SVP) evaluations.
Dr. Chan's expertise is frequently sought in cases involving competency, insanity, mental health diversion, violence risk, sexual offenses, juvenile matters, immigration, and civil and administrative proceedings. He has extensive experience providing expert witness testimony and depositions, including in high-profile criminal trials.
Dr. Chan is also certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to conduct pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety personnel.
Services available in English and Cantonese. Curriculum vitae available upon request. Contact us to discuss your case or to request qualifications.