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
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Acquired: 2003
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5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
25 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
So grateful
Very grateful to have found Deb to help me through my divorce process. What could have been a long drawn out scenario, was actually a quick process with all loose ends tied up pretty fast.
Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Incompetent and emotional
This lawyer practices on her own, and cannot handle the workload and her personal life. She took short cuts that made her workload easier, but allowed my ex to move to another state with my children. Often she would complain about her personal family life while discussing the case. In the end I had t...
This review is completely false and the facts are not accurately reported. Due to attorney client privilege, I cannot respond to the false allegations contained in this review.
Posted by A.J. | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Hire Debra Mehaffie
Since my initial consultation for separation and divorce in December 2014 through the present custody issues Debra mehaffie continues to consistently provide effective efforts and advice in my case. Each step in the process she has made sure I get the most value the best use of her time. Debra's expe...
Posted by Stephen | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent representation and advocacy
Attorney Mehaffie has proven herself an excellent choice in handling my divorce. When selecting an attorney I had great concerns regarding my custody rights, financial issues and costs. Attorney Mehaffie was able to address these concerns to my satisfaction. In practice and proceedings, she has bee...
Posted by Sean | May 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very pleased
I am very pleased with the great sevice i have received from Deb, she has been an extremely huge help for me and continues to be there for me as my lawyer, I would refer her to all of my friends and family, she is very professional and is very knowledgeable with my case. Thank you Deb
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her reputation for integrity, outstanding advocacy and care for her clients is well known in multiple counties in Pennsylvania."
"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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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
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
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
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
Advanced Family Law
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Special Needs Trusts
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Legal Answers
Register 15yo in my sch dist but ex has custody, we BOTH agree & want her living with me now (also best way to modify agreement)
15 Oct 2019
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