Debra V. Chafin

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Debra V. Chafin

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Clarksburg, WV
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

314 S 2nd St, Clarksburg, WV

About Debra

Biography

Family law attorney and former tax attorney. Let me help you find those hidden assets.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

30 years

20%
Child Support 20%

30 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

30 years

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

30 years

20%
Family 20%

Divorce, Adoption, Custody, Guardianship, Child Support, Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence, and Paternity.

30 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 5
Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 34 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 41 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1984

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Debra V. Chafin, P.L.L.C.

314 S 2nd St, Clarksburg, WV, 26301-3716

debrachafin.com

Debra V. Chafin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 63 reviews

Posted by Michael | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Costudy Battle

Debra was very professional, honest, and knowledgeable. She treated us with Respect and did all she could for us

Posted by Mike | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

When No One Else Would

I have hired Debra two separate times and both times she was extremely professional, extremely knowledgeable, and most of all compassionate of our situation. We first came to her in 2014, when other lawyers we spoke to said there was no way that we could get even shared custody, I ended up leaving co...urt with sole custody. We then hired her again in 2016 because of moving out of state and she was able to secure the move and our proposed parenting plan was accepted. I cant say enough about Debra and her knowledgeable staff. Every question we had was always answered by either herself or her knowledgeable administrative assistant, Danielle. Thank you ladies again, our family is forever thankful.

Posted by Tammy | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Lawyer

Debra has represented me in Family Court, and I could not have asked for a better lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in her field. She confidently presents and disputes the case before the judge. She wants only the best for her clients, and she has the ability to achieve great success in courtroom.... I would highly recommend her to be your lawyer. If I ever need a lawyer again, she will be the one I choose.

Posted by Justin | September 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ugly divorce

I was married for six years to a the most selfish, narcissistic, and manipulative devil-woman in the world and needed out badly. Debra and her staff understood my priorities and the unique circumstances around my divorce. I felt like she had my best interest at all times and was very knowledgeable.... She was prompt to respond to issues and communicated often. She fought to end things quickly and was more affordable than other attorneys in my area.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Client

Debra represented me in my recent divorce after 27 years of marriage. She was not only extremely knowledgeable by supportive of me during a very difficult time in my life. Her staff are also very knowledgeable and supportive.

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Debra V. Chafin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Larry Chafin

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Debra V. Chafin, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Harrison County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

2003 - 2006

Harrison County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1984

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

College of Wooster

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1983

The Annual American Bar Association Conference

The Farmers Tax Guide

Languages

English

Activity

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