Debra Rae Mehaffie
About Debra
Biography
Family Law Attorney who believes that each client deserves individualized attention. Prior to attending law school, I taught elementary school and assisted women in a work release facility. My clients benefit from my passion for justice, knowledge of the law, as well as my life experiences and practical approach.
I provide my clients with aggressive representation. I also offer clients choices in how they wish to have their cases handled. I have been trained in mediation and collaborative law, which are alternative dispute resolution models that give parties the option of resolving problems without involving the courts. I am also a trained Parent Coordinator and can assist in high conflict child custody cases.
Practice areas: Divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, spousal support, protection from abuse, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, juvenile matters, dependency matters, and appeals.
Services: Litigation, Mediation, Parent Coordination, Collaborative Law
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2003
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Location
Law Office of Debra R. Mehaffie
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
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Debra Rae Mehaffie's Reviews
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25 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Family
Posted by Dustin | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Family law is confusing. Know when to get help. Attorney Mehaffie helped me.
She answered all my questions about my support case, arrived to represent me on time, and helped negotiate my support agreement eliminating hidden fees that the average person would not know about. I would hire her again.
Posted by Richard | June 18, 2012
Hardworking and reliable
Debra handled my case with the utmost professionalism from the very start. The two most noteworthy characteristics were her ability to keep me informed of my case as they happened and she responded quickly and knowledgably to my questions. And, trust me, I had a LOT of them! Once I provided her wit...
Debra Rae Mehaffie's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the privilege of working Attorney Mehaffie as opposing counsel on a matter, and furthered work relationship as collogue in the family law community. Attorney Mehaffie is a competent and knowledgeable advocate who also brings a level of compassion and understanding to her clients' needs. I endorse Attorney Mehaffie."
"Deb consistently provides personal and top notch service to her clients, and gets results. Extremely knowledgeable and respected in her field, Deb is a great choice for any family law matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Mehaffie's knowledgeable answers to several legal questions posted on this site illustrate both her copious knowledge and her passion for the cases she accepts. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Her reputation for integrity, outstanding advocacy and care for her clients is well known in multiple counties in Pennsylvania."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Recently, I attended a seminar relating to child custody and dependency issues developed by Attorney Mehaffie. She is knowledgeable about her practice area, uses resources well, and truly cares about her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated 4.1 of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Pro Bono Award, Dauphin County Bar Association
2003
Winner of Moot Court Competition, Widener University School of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner / Attorney, Law Office of Debra R. Mehaffie
2010 - Present
Attorney, Hynum Law
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Scaringi & Scaringi
2003 - 2008
Attorney, Robert S. Mirin
2001 - 2003
Intern, Pa Attorney General Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce
2016 - Present
Cumberland County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2003 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2003 - Present
Dauphin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
Committee Member
2016 - 2016
Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
2012 - 2016
Autism Society of HarrisburgBoard of Directors
Education
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Advanced Family Law
2012
2011
Special Needs Trusts
Publications
2012
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Legal physical custody with no court ordered visitation, can I move out of state?
08 Oct 2018
Does a step grandfather have rights to visitation of a child ?
17 May 2018
In Pennsylvania, is it true that after one year separation that a divorce is automatic, even if both parties don’t agree?
03 Apr 2018