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 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Nathan | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Saint

As a father fighting for my son's well-being, Debra helped me with a messy custody situation. Did a phenomenal job. Would recommend 100%. Came into the courtroom with a file as thick as 3 bibles. Laid out a case perfectly. She's a bulldog.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wonderful experience, knowledgeable and responsive!

Debra was wonderful in assisting me in a custody case. She was a beacon of hope when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. I had a very challenging situation that involved co-parenting with the other parent who lived out of state, ...and has a history of domestic violence and addiction issues. Debra worked hard to insure the safety of my child, and helped me to stay focused during a very difficult and emotional situation. Debra is a very hard working attorney who keeps great communication and works hard for her clients. I'm eternally grateful for her service and I highly recommend Debra Chafin and her team!

Posted by Brigetta | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

Posted by Tami | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Reccommended by a Genteman on the other side

Debra was recommended to me by a Gentlemen whose wife had hired Debra when she divorced him. After my 37-year husband had presented me with divorce papers, this Gentleman told me I needed the best, and Debra was all that and more! She has uncovered things in her research that had not been previo...usly disclosed. She was eloquent in the courtroom and her staff is top-notch! If you are facing a difficult divorce, you are going to want Debra on your side!

Posted by Jessica | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

A shark with a soft voice

Debra is a shark and she kills it in the courtroom. Her voice is soft spoken but if you listen to her words the are cutting and precise. She prepared for the worst but gave me the best. She is worth every penny. She handled a domestic violence case and divorce case for me. She gave me the tough advi...ce the type your big sister would give. I walked away with no alimony to be ex spouse which was what I wanted. We walked away with what we came in with. She really is the best. I would recommend her to anyone she is worth it.

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Debra V. Chafin's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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