Summary

Summary: Read the document in the image gallery above. It discusses the importance of specialty board certification in psychology, specifically highlighting the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) as the only recognized accrediting body for specialty certification in psychology. It emphasizes that many professionals, like psychologist Stephen Doyne, who lack this certification may mislead the public about their qualifications. Doyne is implicated in fraudulent activities, including the purchase of fake credentials from the American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI), which is described as a diploma mill. The document shares a shocking anecdote about a cat receiving a Ph.D. from ACFEI, underscoring the situation’s absurdity.

Moreover, it details a network of deception involving Doyne, confirming that financial motives drive the exploitation of families within the court system. The author urges parents to be cautious and to seek out only Specialty-certified professionals, warning them against the dangers of unqualified individuals who could exploit their trust and finances.

Overall, the text calls for transparency and integrity in the family court system, highlighting the need for parents to verify the credentials of any professionals they engage with.

Medical Board Certification refers specifically to “Specialty” Board Certification, as opposed to general license certification. Each medical specialty has a dedicated “specialty” board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, such as The American Board of Internal Medicine or The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. However, not all internists, psychiatrists, or surgeons hold specialty board certifications. For licensed psychologists, there is only well-recognized specialty board certification that grants Diplomate Status, known as the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), which is the only one endorsed by the American Psychological Association. Any other psychology specialty board is considered a diploma mill—deceptive and misleading. Professionals who invest time in obtaining such fraudulent useless pieces of certification papers are fundamentally lacking in integrity and should not be trusted. Currently, less than 4% (approximately 3,900) of the 106,000 psychologists in the U.S. hold the ABPP specialty board certification.

In the San Diego Family Court system, out of a group of 12 trusted psychologists who frequently refer cases to one another, none possess ABPP certification. Notably, Stephen Doyne has crossed the line from lacking certification to acquiring fraudulent and worthless diplomate credentials. He has been actively engaging with judges through donations and social interactions to gain their trust. How did this troubling situation develop?

1- In a startling true incident, a housecat was issued a Ph.D. and Specialty Diplomate credential from the American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI). Steven Eitchel, Ph.D., a well-respected psychologist in forensic psychology and an ABPP Specialist, expressed his frustration with ACFEI by submitting a credit card under the name Zoe De Katze (which translates to “Zoe the Cat” in German). Despite hints in Zoe’s self-reported ACFEI application about her real identity—such as her alleged position at the Saint Felix Home for Children (a nod to Felix the Cat) and her consulting firm “Tacayllaermai” (which spells “I am really a cat” backward)—Zoe the cat astonishingly received a certificate as “Zoe De Katze, Ph.D.” from ACFEI for a fee of $250. This document was later presented in court as evidence of Stephen Doyne’s forensic qualifications, thereby raising questions about the authenticity of Doyne’s credentials as perceived by the distinguished judges in San Diego, ultimately exposing them as fraudulent.

2- The ACFEI is the largest US distributor of counterfeit and fraudulent forensic credentials, operating as a diploma mill from a modest 2,400 square foot residence. It is cunningly run by Robert O’Block, who has faced allegations of plagiarism and has fabricated fake forensic certifications that are not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

3- Alarmingly, the U.S. government has financially supported ACFEI and its owner, the fraudster O’Block, who adeptly embedded himself within some governmental circles. https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/2017/08/01/who-robert-oblock-man-found-dead-sunday-highland-springs/526737001/

4- O’Block’s fraudulent operations have proliferated, resulting in thousands of certifications across various legal fields, including the establishment of “The American Board of Law Enforcement” (ABLEE). He has sold thousands of specialty certifications to the CIA, FBI, police, crime scene analysts, and numerous other legal professionals nationwide. All O’Block’s 14 board certifications posted on this website are merely products of a diploma mill. https://www.thepubliccourt.com/robert-oblock-certification-diploma-mill.

Tadros was contacted by several media organizations, including ABC, CNN, and Frontline, to express his concerns regarding the ACFEI. O’Block, as reported by ProPublica, was involved in these issues.  https://www.propublica.org/article/no-forensic-background-no-problem

From 2009 until July 2017, www.thepubliccourt.com received numerous threats attributed to O’Block.

Stephen Doyne, a long-time fake specialty participant and a distinguished fellow solely of the ACFEI, and O’Block were found to be mutually protective. The threats from O’Block ceased in July 2017 when he took his own life along with his girlfriend, who was 39 years his junior, in a double homicide in Springfield, MO.  https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Exclusive–Trove-of-tactical-supplies-for-sale-inside-home-where-murder-suicide-occurred-459412623.html

The families in San Diego, who felt wronged, sent formal letters to various entities in Washington, D.C., including:

FBI Headquarters (U.S. Federal Complaint Part I & II – THE PUBLIC COURT)

Federal Department of Health and Human Services (Federal Health and Human Services Officials – THE PUBLIC COURT)

Department of Justice

IRS (Complaint to the Internal Revenue Service – Title 5, CRC 5.225, fl-327 – thepubliccourt.com)

California Supreme Court regarding fraud committed by certain San Diego professionals

U.S. Supreme Court concerning fraud by San Diego professionals (Tadros vs. Lesh and State Bar – THE PUBLIC COURT)

The White House (Please access The Amicus on this website)

Under penalty of perjury, Doyne, along with 71,000 alleged ACFEI-certified forensic (Fake) experts, continues to be utilized in courts throughout the United States, with many being employed by district attorneys. They raise their right hands in our esteemed courtrooms, presenting overtly unverified fraudulent forensic credentials and worthless pieces of paper certificates that lack validation from any respected or credible organization.

Numerous families in San Diego have voiced their profound frustrations regarding Stephen Doyne’s unethical practices and fraudulent conduct. Psychologist Stephen Doyne, Ph.D., was requested by Dr. Emad Tadros to furnish his professional credentials, but Doyne declined. In 2007, a motion was filed, leading the honorable Judge Jeffery Bostwick (who differed from the previous judge that had endorsed Doyne’s actions) to mandate that Doyne provide his resume/CV to Tadros and to pay $750 in attorney fees. Doyne submitted a self-created document labeled as a “Resume/Curriculum Vitae,” which contained unverifiable claims of specialty credentials.

He claimed to be an adjunct professor at the San Diego University School of Law, and a teacher at UCSD and several other institutions. However, all the institutions Doyne claimed affiliation with were contacted and confirmed that he had never served as a teacher or professor there.

The reputable American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences have never acknowledged Doyne. Attaining ABPP certification demands considerable intellectual effort and rigorous scientific and ethical discipline, typically taking between 5 to 15 years. Doyne has never met the qualifications for this or any ABPP certification board. The ABPP is the sole APA-recognized certifying body for scientific psychology in the U.S., which significantly reflects on Doyne’s credibility, character, and integrity—especially considering he appears to have circumvented the process by acquiring counterfeit credentials from ACFEI.

The American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI), owned by O’block, is the only group that granted Doyne a so-called lifetime fellowship.

The court accepted Doyne’s resume exhibits filed on www.ThePubliccourt.com but shut down any attempt to investigate his credentials. This refusal to allow discovery was frustrating, especially given that the court was aware of concerns regarding Doyne’s fake qualifications and his refusal to clarify how he obtained them.

From 2008 to 2012, Dr. Emad Tadros, a board-certified psychiatrist, repeatedly requested that the court require Doyne to explain how he earned his ACFEI specialty credentials. The court refused to allow any inquiry into the matter, shielding Doyne from scrutiny. Worse, a judge—who was not the well-respected Judge Bostwick—protected Doyne and ordered Tadros to pay $300,000 in attorney fees to Doyne’s lawyer. The justification? That Doyne needed to defend himself under a claim of immunity. This same judge had ties to Doyne and ensured he remained protected from any investigation into his questionable credentials. That judge is no longer in office.

Beyond this case, the court created a financial threat discouraging parents from challenging its court-appointed experts, many of whom were linked to judicial campaign contributions. With Doyne shielded by immunity, the case of Tadros v. Doyne was effectively blocked, and after four years of legal efforts, no trial ever took place. Despite timely filings, the court kept the case “locked in San Diego County” and refused to remove the judge in question. The $300,000 penalty was a clear message: suing court-backed experts would come at a heavy cost.

Because of this legal protection, Tadros v. Doyne never even reached discovery. Doyne later spun the court’s decision to mislead the public into believing he had won. Given his track record, this was unsurprising. The reality is that no trial or investigation was ever allowed to expose his credentials. The judge who shielded him received campaign contributions from him, and to this day, the full truth remains hidden—with clear cut observation to avoid exposing a deeper scandal involving court-appointed experts with financial ties to the judiciary.

Dirty Financial Motives

This statement is made in the public interest to inform and protect parents from financial exploitation under the guise of family court services. Many well-educated, trusting parents have asked why “Doyne & Associates” operate with such evasiveness. While I respect the judiciary and believe many judges act with fairness and integrity, the truth must be told to safeguard families from financial manipulation.

The business model of “Doyne & Associates” revolves around controlling judicial trust by selling the illusion of professional credibility. No court services can be ordered unless problems are first “manufactured” or exaggerated. If no problems exist, there is no money to be made. Those who benefit from this system are familiar with its workings. The more problems they fabricate, the more money flows in—at court order—allowing them to funnel funds into judicial election campaigns. What a racket. A peaceful family means less money to extract, so the key is to follow the money.

In medicine, there are support groups for patients facing serious conditions—Cancer Support Groups, Arthritis Support Groups, etc.—to share knowledge and offer guidance. However, “Doyne & Associates” have never facilitated or encouraged any such support networks for parents navigating family court. Why? Because secrecy benefits them financially. Once my lawsuit was filed in 2008, California Family Law – FL 328 was enacted in 2009, silencing parents from discussing family court matters under the guise of confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. This calculated move ensured parents couldn’t openly share experiences or warn others, allowing court operatives to continue preying on families’ finances—especially children’s college funds.

Rather than fostering peace, so-called mediators, therapists, and evaluators, such as “Doyne & Associates,” sabotage reconciliation efforts and legally intimidate naive, trusting parents into prolonged legal battles. Their primary goal is not resolution, but revenue. These court-appointed “experts” deliberately omit evidence, fabricate facts, twist narratives, and spread outright lies—all while charging exorbitant fees that judges approve without question. The result? Hardworking, responsible parents are smeared with false labels to justify draining their savings, seizing their home equity, and funneling money into the same corrupt system.

If anyone else stole from the U.S. government the way these court operatives exploit families, they would be in prison. Yet, these so-called professionals operate with impunity, never advising parents to protect their financial resources from fraudulent attorneys, evaluators, or court-ordered services. Some psychiatrists within this system lack integrity, using their professional titles as a shield while engaging in deceptive practices.

To put it plainly, court operatives like Stephen Doyne never advocate for protecting children’s college funds. Parents have repeatedly spoken out against Doyne’s actions, exposing his habitual dishonesty and fake credentials. His history speaks for itself—no integrity, no credibility, just a money-making scheme under the court’s protection.

The Deception of Stephen Doyne

Stephen Doyne, who lacks an MD or any medical degree, has built his career on fraud and deception. He fabricates credentials and inflates his competence to intimidate parents and mislead judges, despite having no well-respected or legitimate expertise. A person who chooses to deceive lacks integrity—Doyne is a pathological liar.

He tricks the public into believing that parents are “court-ordered” to comply with his services when, in reality, the court cannot act without parental consent. Parents must understand that they are the ones seeking court assistance—not the other way around. Doyne intentionally distorts this fact to create the illusion of authority. Had the court been transparent, these fraudulent individuals would never have been hired. Instead, trusting parents unknowingly walk into a financial trap designed to exploit their savings, particularly their children’s college funds. By the time many parents realize the scheme, the damage is done—their money is gone.

What good is it to swim toward a rescue boat, only to discover it’s filled with thugs with suits and ties waiting to sink you the moment you board? This is exactly how Doyne operates—a financial predator hiding behind a fraudulent court-endorsed façade.

For further proof of how corrupt family court operatives manipulate and destroy families for profit, watch the True Story film Just Ask My Children. The late Senator Nancy Schaefer exposed this scheme in her 2008 video, revealing how the family court system profits from tearing families apart and funneling children into adoption—often cutting off grandparents to keep them unaware. Her pivotal link here: Senator Nancy Schaefer.

A common thief is sloppy and easy to catch—but a professional thief, especially one with a problematic to license Ph.D., creates an illusion of legitimacy to deflect suspicion. When parents question Doyne’s actions, he runs to the court for protection, falsely claiming that his services were “court-ordered” when in reality, parents were misled into believing they had no choice.

In truth, Doyne was never legally connected to these parents. He never served them with the state-mandated FL-326 form, nor did the judge issue an FL-327, which would have required him to provide parents with FL-326 at least ten days before starting any work. Parents deserve transparency about his qualifications, yet Doyne operates in the shadows, breaking legal protocols without consequence.

Doyne has a long history of funding judicial election campaigns and lecturing judges, ensuring that he remains protected within the legal system. He has never properly served FL-326 as required by California state law, leading to felony tax evasion – a scheme that benefits him while avoiding IRS scrutiny. San Diego County, under his influence, violated the California Rules of Court from 2001 to 2009, allowing Doyne to continue his fraudulent practices unchecked.

Even worse, when caught lying under penalty of perjury, Doyne filed FL-326 a full year later—knowingly violating the mandatory ten-day notice rule. In Tadros v. Lesh and the State Bar, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized this blatant deception, but the case was denied because no attorney would dare challenge their own licensing bar. The local court took no action against Doyne, shielding him under the same corrupt system that protects judicial donors like him. https://www.thepubliccourt.com/us-supreme-court-tadros-vs-lesh-state-bar/

As the saying goes: “If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.” Right now, with operatives like Doyne manipulating the system for profit, respect for the law is nowhere to be found.

Public Warning: Protect Yourself and Your Children’s Future

Many parents have shared their experiences of false accusations and financial exploitation by Stephen Doyne and his associates, echoing the warnings of the late Senator Nancy Schaefer. The bottom line? You do not have to hire non-specialty certified professionals. If you are already working with Doyne & Associates, terminate their services immediately.

What You Need to Know:

✔ Your attorney is responsible for vetting court professionals. If they refer you to an unqualified individual, hold them accountable.
✔ The court does NOT verify credentials! ABC News confirmed that the court does not check resumes or qualifications. Do your own research.
✔ You have the right to say NO. Judges cannot force you to hire any specific person—you can always choose a properly certified expert instead.
✔ Always hire ABPP-certified professionals or board-certified psychiatrists. A knowledgeable and fair judge will respect legitimate, vetted specialists.

Beware of the Court’s Services Dirty Tactics:

❌ Uncertified court operatives protect each other—they will fabricate problems to justify their pricey services.
❌ They frame parents and manipulate the system to ensure court-ordered payments keep flowing into their pockets.
❌ Your children’s college funds are at risk. These fraudulent “professionals” drain your savings through forced legal fees and unnecessary services.
❌ San Diego families were exploited from 2001-2009, with “Mr. Doyne & Associates” refusing to repay a single dollar, even when they were caught violating the law.

The Solution: Take Back Control

• Do not fall for their trap. These so-called experts thrive on secrecy, deception, and financial manipulation.

• Work privately with your ex-partner—be Christian and respectful of your partner’s dignity, forgive, set aside differences, and prioritize your children’s future. Every dollar saved should go to their education, not into a corrupt system.

• Fire these court-appointed predators—they will never advise you to protect your finances because they profit from keeping you in the system.

Knowledge is Power

“People perish for lack of knowledge; the opposite is also true.” Stay informed, stay vigilant, and never let the court system exploit your family.