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Mark S. Silver, MA, MSW, LCSW, PsyD, JD

Mark S. Silver, is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and lawyer with a doctorate in psychology, masters in political science, and post-graduate certificate in family therapy. He is the author of several publications, including “Handbook of Mitigation in Criminal and Immigration Forensics: Humanizing the Client Towards a Better Legal Outcome” Seventh Edition (2021) and “Psychosocial Evaluations and Consultation in Civil Litigation: Strategies to Understand and Humanize the Client” (2021). 

Mr. Silver has lectured to thousands of lawyers throughout the United States on a wide range of forensic issues with case samples. Since 2002, Mark has worked as a consultant for law firms throughout the United States conducting psychosocial evaluations and writing formal forensic and mitigation reports in criminal, immigration, and personal injury cases. He has worked with thousands of clients from over 50 countries on various individual, family, and mental health issues. He has been qualified to provide expert testimony for numerous cases in Federal Immigration Court.

Programs by Mark S. Silver, MA, MSW, LCSW, PsyD, JD.

This program explores the impact of complex trauma on criminal defendants through a developmental and clinical lens. Participants will examine how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), abuse, and neglect contribute to behavioral patterns and decision...

Program Number
36147
Program Date
2026-06-17
Category
Criminal Law & ProcedureFederal CourtsFlorida EligibleMental health Awareness
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Mental Health Awareness:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

This program examines the strategic use of expert testimony in immigration court proceedings. Participants will explore how psychosocial evaluations can provide critical insight into mental health, family dynamics, and other key factors.  The c...

Program Number
36146
Program Date
2026-06-16
Category
Federal CourtsFlorida EligibleHealth Care LawImmigration and Naturalization LawTrial Skills
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

This program focuses on asylum claims based on sexual orientation, addressing the unique clinical, cultural, and evidentiary challenges involved. Participants will examine how persecution, trauma, and stigma impact applicants both in their home count...

Program Number
36145
Program Date
2026-06-10
Category
Federal CourtsFlorida EligibleHealth Care LawImmigration and Naturalization Law
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice: Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 0

This program examines the role of psychosocial evaluations in spousal abuse-based immigration petitions under VAWA. Participants will explore the dynamics of abuse, including cycles of control, victim psychology, and barriers to leaving abusive relat...

Program Number
36144
Program Date
2026-06-04
Category
Family LawFederal CourtsFlorida EligibleHealth Care LawImmigration and Naturalization Law
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1