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
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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 21 - 25 of 27 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Terry | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Divorce Attorney

Debra did a phenomenal job with my case. She was very informative, helpful. She walked out the entire process with me. It was an emotional process but she protected my interest through out.

Posted by Elizabeth | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

Debra did an excellent job with my divorce. She is very creative in helping both parties save on taxes. She is very caring and listens to what you have to say. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Mike | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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 Lonnie | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

28 years married - divorce/custody

I was married for 28 years when I went through my divorce. Debra Chafin done an amazing job for me through this ordeal. Debra's overall experience gives her the upper hand and control in the courtroom. Her wisdom, knowledge and strength in law is untouchable for most. Her years of handling case after... case proves her ability to fight hard for her clients. Debra is down to earth and dedicates her time to listen one on one when needed. I was married for 28 years and didn't pay Alimony spousal support. Later, I was taken back to court over custody where Debra once again plowed straight through the chaos with no issues. I am happy and living a new life, thanks to Debra Chafin. Highly recommended!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Child Custody

As a father, I knew the odds of getting custody were not in my favor. However, Debra was able to convey to the judge what needed to be conveyed and did it in the way it needed to be done. Ultimately this led to me to getting custody of my child. I would recommend her to anyone.

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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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