Ohio attorney record
Melissa Kay Defrench
Melissa Kay Defrench is an attorney registered with the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services under bar number 65499, admitted in 1995. The current public license status is "Active" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active Ohio attorneys
State median: 22 yrs
31 yrs admitted — more experience than ~68% of active Ohio attorneys.
Years since admission, active Ohio attorneys with a published admission year (n = 43,332). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Melissa Kay Defrench |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 65499 |
| License status | Active |
| Admission year | 1995 |
| Law school | Cleveland State University |
| Business location | Carmel, IN |
| Firm | Not on record |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for Ohio; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Melissa Kay Defrench a licensed attorney in Ohio?
Melissa Kay Defrench is registered with the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services under bar number 65499. The current public license status of record is "Active" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Melissa Kay Defrench been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Melissa Kay Defrench's current public license status of record per the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services.
What is Melissa Kay Defrench's bar number?
Melissa Kay Defrench's Ohio bar/registration number is 65499, assigned by the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Melissa Kay Defrench admitted to practice law?
Melissa Kay Defrench was admitted in 1995 — about 31 years since admission per the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services. Law school of record: Cleveland State University.
Where is Melissa Kay Defrench's law office?
The Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services record lists a business location of Carmel, IN for Melissa Kay Defrench. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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