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Don't be taken by your spouse. Former tax attorney, let me find the hidden assets.
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 - 3 of 3 reviews | Domestic Violence
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
The Attorney Who Gave Me Hope and Helped Secure My Child's Safety
My divorce/custody was complex and, tragically, spanned over 1.5 years. After consulting with other lawyers who told me my desired outcome was impossible, Deb was the only professional who listened, had handled similar cases of emotional abuse and she offered a realistic path to hope of safety and we...
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Wonderful experience, knowledgeable and responsive!
Debra was wonderful in assisting me in a custody case. She was a beacon of hope when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. I had a very challenging situation that involved co-parenting with the other parent who lived out of state, ...
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...
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