About Godoy Medical Forensics

Our Company

Godoy Medical Forensics Incorporated is a woman-founded company that supports the growth and success of women, particularly nurses in leadership roles. We are students, teachers, and mentors, dedicated to making a positive impact on society through science and education.

Our Mission

To make a positive impact on the justice system through education, science, and professional expertise.

Our Values

  • Impact: We make a positive impact on society through science and education.
  • Identity: We support nurses and women in leadership, paving a path for nurses to utilize their knowledge and skills in new ways.
  • Inclusivity: We have a community that cultivates diversity and a strong work/life balance.
  • Integrity: We serve our clients with professionalism and integrity.

“Whether you need a few questions answered or an expert to testify, Godoy Medical Forensics should be your first call.”

Nurses Specialized in Forensics

Our core team consists of professional registered nurses (RNs) with solid clinical backgrounds in emergency, trauma, and critical care. These nurses have knowledge in all areas of medicine, allowing them to review almost any case, criminal or civil. They are experts in forensic specialty areas such as:

  • Child abuse
  • Blunt force trauma
  • Strangulation
  • Sexual assault
  • Gunshot wounds
  • Death investigation/homicide

Network of Other Doctors and Experts

Need additional medical or forensic expertise? We’ve got you covered. We work with a diverse range of other doctors and experts, including:

  • Emergency Room doctors
  • Orthopedic surgeons
  • Radiologists
  • Forensic toxicologists
  • Child forensic interviewers

These professionals are available to join your team as expert witnesses when needed, providing specialized knowledge across various medical and forensic fields.

Free Expert Referral Service

If your case requires an expert outside our areas of expertise, we happily refer you to qualified medical experts in our extensive network at no cost!

“As a seasoned criminal defense trial attorney, my experience with Tara Godoy and Godoy Medical Forensics has been excellent, a true professional, and great results.”

– Miguel A. Hernandez
Private Criminal Defense Attorney, Monterey County

Our Approach

  • We are curious and courageous, with expertise born through the continuously evolving field of science and medicine.
  • We educate with the mindset that the people we serve need knowledge to be just in their decisions.
  • We stand behind our work and treat everyone with respect.
  • We strive for excellence and an unbiased delivery of our knowledge and expertise.
  • Our staff consists of individuals who bring new perspectives and backgrounds, leading to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
  • We make time for each other and our families, embracing everyone’s uniqueness and striving to ensure they are valued, respected, and treated fairly.