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

Member of SOFT since 2004. The organization mark is shown for identification; no endorsement is implied. Visit the official SOFT website. Download CV.

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.

Services

• Case Review & Expert Testimony — Comprehensive toxicology case analysis and expert witness testimony for civil and criminal proceedings nationwide.
• Laboratory Management — Guidance on forensic lab operations, quality assurance, accreditation preparation, and staff training.
• Scientific Consulting — Expert consultation on toxicology findings, drug trends, and public health matters.
• Training & Workshops — Professional development sessions and speaking engagements for legal, medical, and public audiences.
• Drug Safety & Prevention — Advising on drug safety, outreach, and prevention programs.

Testimony & Litigation Experience

Dr. Javed has testified in numerous civil and criminal proceedings, including deposition and trial settings. Her CV documents expert opinion and testimony in forensic postmortem cases, toxicology review, and drug-testing litigation.

• Civil and criminal proceedings — Numerous matters with impartial opinions grounded in 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.

Case names, client identities, and confidential matter details are intentionally omitted. See the CV for additional professional experience and presentations.

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

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