FVE in West Virginia
Recognition and practice information for Fellow of Vocational Experts in West Virginia.
Recognition and qualification in West Virginia
The FVE designation recognizes senior practitioners in forensic vocational evaluation and expert practice.
The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) administers public vocational rehabilitation in West Virginia. KWVRS FVE-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.
West Virginia courts and venues
Expert qualification in West Virginia's courts is determined case by case.
- Circuit Court - General jurisdiction; one in each of 55 counties; all civil and criminal matters
- Magistrate Court - Civil cases up to $10,000, misdemeanors, small claims
- Family Court - Domestic relations matters in each county
Highest court: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Federal venues: N.D.W. Va., S.D.W. Va..
Other credentials in West 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.
Ready to Get Started on FVE engagements in West Virginia?
Contact KWVRS to discuss scope, timing, and the deliverables appropriate to the matter. Plaintiff and defense.