Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C, is a bi-lingual clinical and forensic social worker with over 18 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations. She is a qualified expert witness in clinical and forensic social work in numerous jurisdictions and courts in Maryland and at the Federal level. She concentrates on wrongful convictions, illegal or harsh sentences, post-conviction relief and modifications of sentences. Ms. Cruz is the founder and CEO of Cruz & Associates, LLC a consulting firm that specializes in forensic social work, continuing education, and psychotherapy. She is an avid continuing education presenter that specializes in trauma and ethics workshops.