Lynette Dufton
Clinical Psychologist in Seattle, WA, US
Lynette Dufton, Ph.D., is a Washington-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic psychology and family court–related evaluations. Her practice focuses on parenting plan and child custody evaluations and professional consultation in complex family matters. Dr. Dufton integrates empirical research with clinical expertise to provide objective, evidence-based assessments that support legal decision-making.
Dr. Dufton has extensive experience in child and family mental health and has developed and delivered national trainings on evidence-based assessment practices for children’s emotional and behavioral functioning. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital, where her work focused on child, adolescent, and family psychology.
Dr. Dufton is available for non-treating expert consultation, case review, and report evaluation in family court matters.