Debra V. Chafin

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Debra V. Chafin

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 42 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
2025 2024 2023
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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 42 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 11 - 15 of 27 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Robin | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

DIVORCE

I cannot say enough about Debra Chafin and her staff. Debra made sure I could move on with my life after my divorce. If you have ever been through a divorce it is a very stressful time. Debra Chafin will do her best as a Lawyer in WV to help you move on with your life.

Posted by Angela | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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 Kelcie | September 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney

The best!

I was recommended to consult with Debra if I wanted the absolute best and that’s exactly who I got! I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity to have had Debra and Larry work my case. They both went above and beyond to make sure I won. Debra and Larry are very knowledgeable, straight forward, a...nd dedicated to helping their clients. I will forever be grateful for everything they did to secure a big WIN for us through in one single hearing. Debra is the one you want fighting for you, not against you!

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent and Professional

I hired Debra as my divorce attorney, and she did an amazing job. As the husband, I was facing an uphill battle from the start, but Debra's skill and knowledge got a settlement reached which was better than I initially had hoped for. Debra had a knack for seeing what was actually happening in my situ...ation, and her expertise was worth the cost. 100% recommended.

Posted by Brigetta | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Very Pleased

I have hired Debra, once for my divorce and again for child custody modifications, and I was very happy with both outcomes. She is very understanding of the situation and very knowledgeable and tough to get the results that I was wanting. I would recommend her for any family court situation that you ...have.

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Debra V. Chafin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Larry Chafin

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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