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Attorney Chafin's background lends itself to complex divorce litigation involving the division of business. Ms. Chafin also has extensive experience in contested custody litigation, contested divorce litgation involving alimony, and contested paternity matters.
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State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1991
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1984
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63 Client Reviews
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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, ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Family lawyer
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1995 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Debra V. Chafin, PLLC
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Harrison County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
2003 - 2006
Harrison County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1983
The Farmers Tax Guide
English
Legal Answers
Can i get Contempt of court from exhubby for not allowing visitation when our divorce decree says as agreed upon
28 Sep 2017
How long does it take to get a divorce and/or legally separated in the state of West Virginia?
27 Sep 2017
Can I still file for a QDRO on my ex-husbands retirement after 30 years?
29 Sep 2017