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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Family
Posted by BB | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Affordable, compassionate and thorough!
I hired her in 2024 after my ex husband was given 60/40 by family court. This was a case of previous emotional/mental abuse on the daily and instability and inconsistency for my child. Along with alcohol and severe mental health allegations against the father who was previously on supervised visitati...
Posted by Gina | October 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
10/10
Deborah represented me in a child custody case in a professional and respectful manner. She was very knowledgeable and wasn’t afraid to stand her ground when it mattered most. I truly appreciate her dedication and guidance throughout the process.
Posted by Matthew | June 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly Recommend
I am a single father and needed an attorney to represent my case for custody. I found Mrs. Chafin and could not be more satisfied with her services. From the very beginning, Mrs. Chafin was incredibly responsive and took the time to listen to my side of the story, ensuring that I felt heard and well ...
Posted by Tyler | May 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Exemplary Divorce and Custody Lawyer
At the start of my divorce and custody battle my life was filled with uncertainty and anxiety. My partner left me and took our newborn son. I was devastated and losing precious bonding time with my son. Debra Chafin was highly recommended to me, and I now understand why. From the first consultati...
Posted by Robin | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
DIVORCE
I cannot say enough about Debra Chafin and her staff. Debra made sure I could move on with my life after my divorce. If you have ever been through a divorce it is a very stressful time. Debra Chafin will do her best as a Lawyer in WV to help you move on with your life.
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