Academic Credentials
Dean Tong holds a combined Master of Science Degree in Psychology and the Law in the field of Child Forensic Studies from the Universities of Portsmouth and Leeds in the United Kingdom.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society, Mr. Tong participated in the University of Portsmouth MSc. program under the direction of Dr. Ray Bull, on the advice of Dr. Stephen Ceci, from 2000 to 2006.
Mr. Tong completed both a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGDip) and an approved dissertation under the supervision of Dr. Akehurst and Dr. Cherryman.
National Certification & Experience
Dean Tong is a nationally certified lifetime registered child forensic interviewer and subject matter expert on unfounded and false child abuse allegation cases.
One hundred percent of his caseload involves high-conflict matters, with or without protracted custody disputes. He assists in criminal cases nationwide and has been approved by judges and public defender offices in multiple states to assist as an expert in criminal and juvenile court proceedings involving indigent defendants.
Mr. Tong has 31.5 years of professional experience as an expert, including 25 years as an expert witness.
When Expert Assistance Matters
If you have been charged with child sexual assault, child abuse, incest, gross sexual imposition, aggravated child physical abuse, domestic violence, or similar allegations and maintain your innocence, expert consultation may be essential before plea negotiations or trial.
Likewise, if your children are at risk of removal by CPS or your case is before a juvenile or family court, expert review can be a critical component of your legal strategy.
Why Attorneys Need Experts
Attorneys practice law. Expert witnesses provide professional opinions.
In cases involving CPS intake workers, protective investigators, child forensic interviewers, detectives, advanced practice registered nurses conducting sexual abuse examinations, and therapists, attorneys often require assistance from qualified experts who can evaluate investigative methodology and challenge witness credibility.
Mr. Tong possesses extensive experience in this field and assists counsel in preparing for contested hearings and trials involving complex allegations and high-conflict family dynamics.