Stephen Zieman, Jr. Ph.D.
Neuropsychologist
Stephen F.X. Zieman Jr., Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Florida and Alabama specializing in forensic and clinical neuropsychology. He attended Samford University for his undergraduate degree in clinical psychology. He attended Nova Southeastern University where he earned Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with specialized education in clinical neuropsychology. He attended Eastern Virginia Medical School for his internship with rotations in rehabilitation neuropsychology, adult and pediatric neuropsychology, and forensic psychology. He is fellowship trained in clinical neuropsychology completing his training and education at the University of Virginia within the Department of Adult Neurology. He is currently in private practice in Pensacola, Florida but completes forensic neuropsychological and psychological evaluations throughout the states of Florida and Alabama. He is a member in good standing with the National Academy of Neuropsychology, American and Florida Psychological Association, and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. His areas of expertise include:
- Pretrial Forensic Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluations for juvenile and adult offenders: Competency to Stand Trial, Competency and Understanding of Miranda Rights, and Mental Status at the Time of the Offense (insanity)
- Presentence Mitigation Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluations: Objective assessment for mitigating circumstances including treatment needs and amenability to treatment, assessment of comorbid conditions/dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental illness, Youthful Offender evaluation, assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on decision-making and behavior
- Death Penalty and Capital Litigation: Competency for execution, mitigation at sentencing, juvenile resentencing evaluations re: Miller, and Intellectual Developmental Disorder assessment re: Attkins/Hall
- Civil Litigation: Personal injury associated with Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Clinical Services: Neuropsychological evaluations for organic and acquired brain dysfunction, juveniles and adults

