Curriculum Vitae

​A recent curriculum vitae is included in the link.  For the PDF and printable version of the resume / curriculum vitae, click on the link below:
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Curriculum Vitae - Melissa Scaia available here:  curriculum_vitae_melissa_scaia_-_march_2025.pdf


Fee Schedule - Melissa Scaia
Expert Witness & Consultation Services: Domestic Violence / Coercive Control (Civil & Criminal Cases)

The following fee schedule applies to expert witness and consultation services provided by Melissa Scaia for civil and criminal cases involving domestic violence and coercive control.

Please note: cases with expedited timeframes for assessments, evaluations, and/or reports (fewer than 60 days) may be subject to additional fees and/or an additional retainer.
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2026 Criminal and Civil Court Expert Witness Testimony Case Fee Schedule for Melissa Scaia


Expert Witness Case List

Melissa Scaia's list of cases in which she conducted domestic violence / coercive control assessment evaluations, testified as an expert witness and/or was hired as a forensic consultant can be found below.  This list was developed as of May 27, 2026.  This list is representative of civil and criminal cases for domestic violence / coercive control assessment evaluations, expert witness testimony, and forensic expert consultancy.  However, it may not be a complete list.  Expert witnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin are not required to track or submit a list of expert witness testimony provided.  Click on the link below for the expert witness, assessment evaluations, and forensic consultant list for Melissa Scaia:

melissa_scaia_june_2026_expert_witness_testimony_list_2019-2026.pdf


Summary of Testimony
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Many court proceedings require a summary of testimony prior to expert witness testimony.  Email Melissa Scaia at [email protected] to request a summary of testimony that is relevant for the type of case an expert witness is needed for.





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