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
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 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 31 - 35 of 63 reviews

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.

Posted by Lindsey | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer

She is one tough cookie when it comes to advocating her clients! She really knows what she is doing. I went in with no clue and she was so helpful. I have had to contact her for other matters as well and she always knows her stuff!

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 Ken | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Professional and Caring

I ended a 21 year marriage and had a child, the divorce was extremely difficult and very emotional. Debra was able to assist me in everyway possible and keep me in focus during this whole event. She was extremely professional and very caring, I highly recommend her.

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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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