Leader in Forensic Assessments and Consulting
Dr. Michael Kerner, Ph.D. is a clinical and forensic psychologist practicing in San Jose since 1986 and specializing in forensic assessments and forensic consulting.
Dr. Kerner has participated in over 700 Family Law cases and performed over 450 child custody evaluations. He has served as a reviewing expert in over 250 family law matters.
He is the author of AATBS Law and Ethics materials and workbook for the CPSE California examination, 2008-2013
Dr. Michael Kerner’s Biography
Dr. Michael Kerner is a Consultant, Author, and Educator.
Dr. Kerner is on the Board of Directors, Palo Alto University; author of materials for AATBS Law & Ethics; author of examination workbooks for CPSE California, and a primary author of preparator materials for MFT and Psychology licensure.
Dr. Kerner is a consultant, and conducts Fitness for Duty Evaluations to San Jose and Salinas Police Departments. He was also an instructor to the San Jose Police Department CIT Academy for five years.


Awards
As an Educational Director for the Association of Advanced Training in Behavioral Sciences, he lectures on various topics such as Law and Ethics for Psychotherapists, Psychological Testing, and Differential Diagnosis.
Presented workshops on Psychological Testing, Abnormal, Behavioral, Clinical Psychology, and Law & Ethics nationally for post-doctoral level students.