David Garavito

  • Assistant Professor of Law

Contact

Email: garavito@uw.edu

Education

Ph.D. 2021, Cornell University J.D. 2020, Cornell Law School M.A. 2018, Cornell University B.A. 2015, University of Michigan

Curriculum Vitae

Areas of Expertise

Criminal Law and Procedure — Juvenile Law

Recent Courses

LAW A 505 Criminal Law
LAW B 515 Criminal Procedure: Investigation
LAW E 573 Empirical Research Methods: Data-Driven Law

Professor David Garavito’s research primarily focuses on criminal law and procedure, as well as developmental and cognitive psychology. He received his J.D. from Cornell Law School and his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Cornell University. His work involves empirical analysis of law and application of psychological research and theory to legal contexts. His work appears in both law reviews and peer-reviewed journals. Recent work of his has centered around a variety of topics including disparate outcomes in parole hearings, conflicts between the realities of human development and the legal protections afforded to juveniles, the perception of risks involving traumatic brain injuries, and biological and cognitive determinants for risk-taking. Currently, he has several ongoing projects on the topics of bias in sentencing, protections for youth in online environments, and the effects of stereotypes on memory and judgment.

Peer Reviewed Journals & Law Reviews


Book Chapters


  • Speaker, "The Youth Tax in Parole Hearings. Presentation", with Amelia C. Hritz, John H. Blume, Circumstances of Youth: Current Endeavors in Juvenile Administration, University of South Carolina Law Review Symposium (February 23, 2024)