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Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Clarksburg, WV
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

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%

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Awards

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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

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Location

Law Office of Debra V. Chafin, P.L.L.C.

314 S 2nd St, Clarksburg, WV, 26301-3716

debrachafin.com

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Debra V. Chafin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support

Posted by Elizabeth | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Straightforward and fair

Debra represented me (last minute, I must add) after my initial divorce 4 years prior, for a child support hearing. After contacting Debra and having a consultation, I felt heard and validated. Debra listened, offered suggestions, but was never pushy. The attorney I worked with in my original divorce... hearing basically told me “it is what it is” and I should just accept the situation. Debra fought for fairness. I appreciated her thorough execution and her attention to detail. Debra helped me feel, for the first time since my divorce, that the outcome was fair. Debra was worth every penny and I will 100% use her again shall the situation ever present itself.

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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

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Larry Chafin

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Experience

Rating: 8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

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Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Debra V. Chafin, PLLC

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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

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Education

1984

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

College of Wooster

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

1983

The Annual American Bar Association Conference

The Farmers Tax Guide

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Languages

English

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Activity

3

Legal Answers

Q&A

Can i get Contempt of court from exhubby for not allowing visitation when our divorce decree says as agreed upon

28 Sep 2017

Q&A

How long does it take to get a divorce and/or legally separated in the state of West Virginia?

27 Sep 2017

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Can I still file for a QDRO on my ex-husbands retirement after 30 years?

29 Sep 2017