I contacted Debra Mehaffie after having been referred to her by one of her previous clients. I had de facto primary custody of my son for his entire life, during which time his father struggled with addiction and had been in and out of rehab. I had hired Michael Trimmer, from Kelly Parker and Coh...en Law offices, and had a very bad experience with him being ill-prepared at hearings and being uneducated about the requirements of relocation. This, in turn, led me to be ignorant of the legal custody process at trial and now am faced with losing primary custody and a denied relocation. I needed a fighter- a “bull-dog lawyer” that wouldn’t back down- someone that didn’t sugar-coat reality or ignore the potential negative consequences of a legal misstep during a custody battle. I needed someone with grit... and Deb has just that. I needed someone who believed in me and would fight to make things right- for my 4-year old son. Although we are not through the entire process yet, I know, without a doubt, that Deb is going to fight for me and my son. She is extremely passionate and driven and although that can be construed sometimes as uneccesarily harsh- it’s entirely worth it. Her knowledge of law, her logical thought process and recommendations are all very established. If the justice system has forced you into a corner and you need an expert- I would recommend Deb Mehaffie.

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...o fire her and find a new attorney. However, the incompetence she showed had already damaged my case.

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...n able to represent my rights with great care and thoughtfulness. I have been repeatedly impressed with her professionalism, timeliness, advocacy and concern for my case. I personally recommend her as counsel for anyone who finds themselves facing a family law issue.