David L. Shapiro

David L. Shapiro (born 13 June, 1943) is an American psychologist and author. He is known for his expertise in psychological evaluations for court cases, competency assessments, risk assessment, and criminal responsibility.

Shapiro has worked on high-profile cases, offering expert testimony and carrying out assessments that inform court decisions. When his first book on forensic assessment was published in 1983, it was regarded as the first to contextualize practical issues rather than theoretical foundations.

In 1986, Shapiro served as the President of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association. He has also chaired numerous ethics committees and editorial boards of scholarly journals. Shapiro is Professor Emeritus at Nova Southeastern University. Shapiro is recognized for his academic work, including publications that have shaped the understanding of forensic psychology practices. His books and articles often focus on the ethical challenges and methodologies in the field, bridging the gap between psychological research and its practical application in legal settings.

Shapiro has served on the editorial board for the Journal of Child Custody, the Journal of Family Violence, and the Journal of Criminal Psychology. He is a founding member of the American Board of Forensic Psychology.

Current & Former Tenures Fellow, American Psychological Association Chair, Ethics Committee - Maryland Psychological Association Chair, Board of Ethical Affairs, Maryland Psychological Association Diplomate in Forensic Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology Chair, Ethics Committee, American Board of Professional Psychology Board of Directors, American Board of Forensic Psychology Member, Ethics Committee, American Psychological Association Member, Board of Trustees, American Board of Professional Psychology President, Division 46, American Psychological Association President, American Academy of Forensic Psychology Membership Chair, National Academies of Practice Chair of Ethics, Broward County Chapter, Florida Psychological Association

Honors Distinguished Contribution to Forensic Psychology, 1986 Distinguished Practitioner in Psychology, National Academies of Practice, 2000 Distinguished Contribution to Psychology, California Psychological Association, 2001