Forensic Services

Committee for Public Counsel Services
75 Federal Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
617-910-5817

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CPCS Forensic Services provides forensic litigation support to attorneys and social workers handling court-appointed cases across Massachusetts. We support staff public defenders and private attorneys, social workers, and forensic experts, across all CPCS practice areas:

  • Adult Criminal
  • Juvenile Criminal
  • Care and Protection
  • Mental Health Commitment
  • Parole
  • Sex Offender Registration
  • SDP Commitment

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Recent Forensic News and Feeds

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  • Rapid Drug Analysis and Research (RaDAR) In-Person Meeting July 14, 2026
    This multi-day workshop brings together NIST scientists and public health professionals to discuss the Rapid Drug Analysis and Research (RaDAR) program. The event serves as a collaborative platform designed to: 1) Educate public health professionals
    Crissy Robinson
  • OSAC Trace Evidence June 2, 2026
    On June 2, 2026 - June 4, 2026, the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science, Trace Evidence Scientific Area Committee (SAC) and the two Subcommittees will meet for the development of Forensic Science Standards. This in
    Pauline Truong
  • OSAC Medicine SAC Meetings May 5, 2026
    On May 5-7, 2026, the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science, will meet for the development of Forensic Science Standards. This in-person meeting of OSAC members is necessary to coordinate and share information on the
    Pauline Truong
  • OSAC Digital/Multimedia SAC Meetings April 21, 2026
    On April 21, 2026 - April 23, 2026, the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science, Digital/Multimedia Scientific Area Committee (SAC) and the three Subcommittees will meet for the development of Forensic Science Standards
    Pauline Truong

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Our Team

Benjamin Selman
Director, Forensic Services
75 Federal Street, 6th Fl.
Boston MA 02110
617.910.5762
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Laurel Singer
Forensic Support Attorney
120 Front St, Suite 300,
Worcester, MA 01608
508-443-5457
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Nathan Tamulis
Forensic Support Attorney
1822 N. Main St
Fall River, MA 02721
508-484-5789
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Forensic Advisory Board

Joanna Arkema
Trial Attorney
CPCS Public Defender Division, Pittsfield

Nancy Hathaway
Senior Trial Counsel
CPCS Child and Family Law Division, Boston

Scott Hulgan
Attorney-in-Charge
CPCS Youth Advocacy Division, Salem

Denise Regan
Attorney
Law Office of Christopher Burke, Lynn

Deborah Hill Stevens
Attorney – Shelburne Falls

Jessica Salinas-Thomas
Attorney – Revere

Dr. Margo Townley
Psychologist, Social Worker – Holyoke