FVE in Virginia

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 Virginia.

Recognition and qualification in Virginia

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

The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Virginia. KWVRS FVE-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

Virginia courts and venues

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

  • Circuit Court - General jurisdiction; civil cases over $25,000, felonies, domestic relations, equity
  • General District Court - Civil cases up to $25,000, misdemeanors, traffic, small claims
  • Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court - All matters involving minors and domestic relations

Highest court: Supreme Court of Virginia. Federal venues: E.D. Va., W.D. Va..

Other credentials in Virginia

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.

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