FVE in Pennsylvania

KWVRS experts holding FVE: Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D. (Vocational Rehabilitation Expert & Life Care Planner); Daniel Wolstein, Ph.D. (CEO & President)

Recognition and practice information for Fellow of Vocational Experts in Pennsylvania.

Recognition and qualification in Pennsylvania

The FVE designation recognizes senior practitioners in forensic vocational evaluation and expert practice.

The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Pennsylvania. KWVRS FVE-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

Pennsylvania courts and venues

Expert qualification in Pennsylvania's courts is determined case by case.

  • Court of Common Pleas - General jurisdiction; 60 judicial districts; civil, criminal, family, and orphans' court divisions
  • Magisterial District Court - Civil cases up to $12,000, summary offenses, traffic, landlord-tenant
  • Philadelphia Municipal Court - Civil cases up to $12,000 in Philadelphia; traffic and misdemeanors

Highest court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Federal venues: E.D. Pa., M.D. Pa., W.D. Pa..

Other credentials in Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FVE a primary certification?

FVE is a professional designation rather than a primary credential. It is typically held alongside CRC or CVE certifications.

Ready to Get Started on FVE engagements in Pennsylvania?

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