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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Chris | February 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Changed the trajectory of my life

You know she's good when other lawyers recommend her. Mrs. Chafin is the consummate professional but with an edge that compounds her firm's decades of experience. As a man who was resigned to settling for a song, Mrs. Chafin and staff helped me to recognize my worth as a human, and fought literally... the last minute when the other side tried to pull some shenanigans. She is very poised in court, and nothing gets by her!

Posted by Kelcie | September 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Mark | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Debbie | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Divorce/Contempt

I would highly recommend Debra Chafin. She, along with her staff, were very professional and thorough. She addressed all the issues and answered my many questions. She was well prepared for the hearing, which eased my mind tremendously. A hearing is not something a person wants to go through in t...heir life but with Debra, she made the process less stressful. I would definitely recommend her as a lawyer for anyone in need of a lawyer.

Posted by Frieda | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional

From the consultation through The trial process Debra was professional and personable guiding us every step through the process and looking out for our best interest to protect us and our case. We really felt Debra and her office were pulling for us through all of it.

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Debra V. Chafin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Larry Chafin

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Larry Chafin

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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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