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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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 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Brionna | May 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Family Law Attorney

Our divorce was very lengthy due to multiple complex issues. Only a well trained, experienced, knowledge attorney could have handled this case. Long hours were devoted to me and my family for a desirable outcome. With the case that was presented to them and how it continued to unfold over the years, ...no one better could have been chosen for it than Debra Chafin and her team. The organization of this voluminous case was extraordinary. The timeliness of every submission. The courtesy, respect, and professionalism I experience from her and her office. Her transparency with any question I threw at her. Her presence in the court room provided me with the most secure feeling during the most difficult experience in my life thus far. I would recommend Debra to anyone. She is a valuable asset during one of the most emotional, scary, stressful times in your and your family’s lives.

Posted by Angela | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

THE BEST!

Mrs. Chafin and her office are amazing! She, her husband, and her office staff were extremely helpful throughout the entire process of my step-parent adoption and contempt hearing. They were all readily available with answers to my many questions, no matter how late into the evening, as this was all ...unfamiliar to me. They were always professional and very knowledgeable, good at explaining in understandable terms. She knew the facts of my case like it was her own personal experience. She was invested in my case and getting the outcome my children deserved. She and her staff were successful, and my children were adopted by my husband. Throughout the process, a contempt hearing, and an appeal hearing, were initiated by the other party. With Mrs. Chafin's representation, I was found not to be at fault or in contempt of court. She went above and beyond, and I am forever grateful for her and her staff. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Mark | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonder Woman Divorce Attorney

From the first meeting till the final settlement totally timely, engaged and proactive. Knew her stuff. Coming out from the death of my spouse of 40 years, I didn't follow sage advise on healing and grieving. Found a person on line thirteen months after my wife passed we married. It was pretty mu...ch a sham marriage as the woman was in it from a settlement from the get go. I made many mistakes and hurt my own cause in court. Debra and Candace did everything they could considering the bad position I had put myself into. Debra was not only a good attorney but treated me like a son. Couldn't ask for better. I learned much and am better for the experience. I will be much wiser going forward.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer

We hired Debra as our attorney for our son’s divorce. Debra and her staff especially Danielle was always good about answering our questions when our son didn’t know what to do. Recommend Debra for someone going thru a divorce

Posted by Eric | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

Debra did amazing job of walking me through the process. From filing the paper work, to the hearing she never missed a beat. I can't say enough about the level of support and effort that she made. She and her staff are always quick to return calls and emails, but most importantly they showed compas...sion.

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Family lawyer | May 18

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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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