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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5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
25 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Eric | February 21, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Dependable, Knowledgeable, Committed, and Friendly
Mrs. Mehaffie did an excellent job with my divorce, and her friendly demeanor is what sets her above and beyond other lawyers. Anytime I had a question or a problem it was addressed immediately. All my family still resides in Pennsylvania along with friends, everyone knows of my divorce and asks me...
Posted by Richard | June 18, 2012 | Child Custody
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...
Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Top-notch, knowledgeable, no-nonsense attorney
Ms. Mehaffie is representing me in my divorce. I knew quickly during our initial consult that she was a top-notch, knowledgeable, no-nonsense attorney, which was what I needed. She has been sufficiently compassionate given my specific life circumstances, and simultaneously does not dwell on the emoti...
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2012
Very Good!
Ms. Mehaffie is on top of her game. While I understand that any client's case is their own priority and any attorney has several cases at any time; Deb never misses any detail. Nothing slips by her! I am very comforted to have her as my attorney. She knows the law, is aggressive when it is necess...
"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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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
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
2012
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Legal Answers
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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