Real Natives. Real Advocacy.
We Are The Experts
Qualified Federal Expertise in the Indian Child Welfare Act — founded and led by Native people who have testified across 13 states.
Our Origin & Mission
Your Trusted ICWA Qualified Expert Witness Team
As a premier ICWA Qualified Expert Witness provider, we were founded to fill a critical gap in the legal system: the lack of culturally competent experts who are actually Native.
Under the Indian Child Welfare Act, an ICWA Qualified Expert Witness is required to testify that continued custody is likely to result in "serious emotional or physical damage" to the child. This is a specific legal standard defined in 25 C.F.R. § 23.122.
We do not just study the culture; we live it. Our collective has testified in State Courts, Juvenile Courts, and Family Courts regarding guardianships and transfers. We help attorneys and tribes navigate the specific nuances of each jurisdiction.
In addition to testimony, we offer advanced training to help professionals understand the role of an ICWA Qualified Expert Witness in court proceedings.
13
States Testified In
100+
Cases Reviewed
3
Court Systems
Our Network
Find a Qualified Expert Witness for Your Case
Our experts are recognized members of their tribal communities and meet the rigorous standards of the 2016 BIA Guidelines. They are searchable by state, tribal affiliation, and specialty.
Use the directory to browse available experts, review their experience, and submit a case intake request directly.
Tribal Members First
BIA preference order followed — Tribe-recognized experts prioritized.
Court-Ready Reports
Written expert opinions addressing the § 1912 harm standard.
13 States Covered
State, Juvenile, and Family Court experience across the country.
Fast Turnaround
Urgent hearing requests prioritized — response within 1 business day.
Are You a Qualified Expert Witness?
We are expanding our network to cover all 50 states. If you are qualified under the 2016 BIA Guidelines, join our directory.