Forensic Toxicology Expert Witness Services for Litigation

Clear scientific analysis for attorneys, law firms, individuals, medical professionals and more. Dr. Ruby Javed, Ph.D. provides forensic toxicology case review, expert opinions, depositions, and trial testimony for civil and criminal litigation nationwide.

Scientific authority you can put on the record

Dr. Javed brings more than two decades of toxicology and laboratory leadership to every case review.

• Ph.D. — Pharmacology & Toxicology
• 22+ years — Forensic toxicology experience
• Nationwide support — All 50 U.S. states
• SOFT member since 2004 — Society of Forensic Toxicologists

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The Evidence Cabinet

Review the credentials and experience counsel need when evaluating a forensic toxicology expert, including Dr. Javed's curriculum vitae and selected testimony experience.

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• Ph.D. in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
• Former Chief, Forensic Sciences Laboratories Division, Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner
• SOFT member since 2004 and experienced scientific consultant

Forensic Toxicology Litigation Support

Attorneys and law firms rely on Dr. Javed for focused forensic toxicology case review, independent interpretation, expert reports, and testimony. Her work translates complex laboratory and pharmacological evidence into clear, defensible insight.

Forensic Toxicology Consulting & Expert Witness Services

Dr. Ruby Javed provides independent scientific review and interpretation of toxicological evidence for civil and criminal matters nationwide. Services include telephone and video consultations, case review, written expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony.

Impaired Driving & Human Performance

• Alcohol- and drug-related impaired-driving cases, including DUI, DWI, OWI, and DUID
• Interpretation of alcohol and drug findings in the context of potential impairment
• Evaluation of laboratory methods, specimen handling, and analytical limitations

Poisoning, Toxic Exposure & Postmortem Toxicology

• Fatal and nonfatal poisoning and drug overdose cases
• Postmortem toxicology, drug-related deaths, and complex death investigations
• Prescription drugs, illicit substances, fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids
• Drug interactions and combined substance effects
• Drug-facilitated crimes, including sexual assault
• Evaluation of alleged toxic exposures

Child Endangerment & Medical Malpractice

• Independent toxicological review in child endangerment cases involving alleged drug or toxic substance exposure
• Review and interpretation of toxicological evidence in medical malpractice cases
• Evaluation of laboratory findings, medication effects, and case records in their clinical and investigative context

Drug Testing & Laboratory Review

• Workplace and employment drug-testing disputes
• Interpretation of blood, urine, hair, and other biological specimens
• Chain of custody and method validation review
• Laboratory quality assurance and quality control
• Laboratory operations, accreditation preparation, and staff training

• Laboratory Management — Guidance on forensic lab operations, quality assurance, accreditation preparation, and staff training.
• Independent Reviews — Unbiased second opinions on existing toxicology reports with fresh analytical perspectives.
• Training & Workshops — Educational presentations for law enforcement, attorneys, healthcare professionals, and community groups.
• Community Outreach — Drug awareness education and public health initiatives addressing the opioid and synthetic drug epidemic.

Testimony & Litigation Experience

Dr. Javed has worked on more than 500 cases, including consultations, depositions, and trial testimony in civil and criminal matters. A testimony list is available upon request.

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• More than 500 cases — More than 500 cases across consultations, depositions, and trial testimony in civil and criminal matters, with impartial opinions grounded in the available evidence.
• Depositions and court settings — Clear explanations of pharmacological and toxicological findings for counsel, judges, and juries.
• Postmortem case review — Expert opinion and testimony on forensic postmortem cases, including hospital-related deaths and toxicology review.
• Drug testing litigation — Toxicological evaluation and interpretation of drug testing evidence in litigation and expert-witness contexts.

High-Profile & Complex Case Experience

• Identifications of human remains using rapid DNA from Palisades/Eaton/Hurst fires (2025)
• First toddler homicide case (2024)
• Celebrity drug overdose case in Los Angeles (2023)
• Controversial death investigation involving law enforcement (2022)
• Multi-victim poisoning case with pharmaceutical compounds (2021)
• Managing executive for the COVID-19 pandemic within LA County Department of Medical Examiner (2020)
• Drug-facilitated sexual assault case with novel substances (2018)

Trusted by Attorneys, Clients & Colleagues

“Dr. Ruby Javed has been incredible. Our law firm plans to continue to use her on this current case as well as many more in the future.”

— T. Evans, Client

“Dr. Ruby Javed was exceptional, professional, thorough, and incredibly clear in her explanations.”

— C. Morris, Client

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Dr. Javed for a confidential consultation about your forensic toxicology needs.

Or call (786) 265-9469.