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Melissa Moriarty Gast
About Melissa
Biography
Since acting as staff attorney for The Honorable Kim A. Browne in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division and Juvenile Branch, for four years, I have enjoyed working in private practice since 2007. The knowledge that I gained as staff attorney for Judge Browne has allowed me to effectively represent my clients in all of their family law-related matters. In addition to practicing law, I enjoy cooking, skiing and traveling. I also enjoy being an active member in the Irish-American community of Central Ohio.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
40%
23 years
Divorce and Separation
40%
23 years
Family
10%
23 years
Child Support
5%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 22 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2003
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Location
The Law Office of Melissa Moriarty Gast, LLC
48 W. Whittier, Columbus, OH, 43206
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Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Unreliable and careless
I initially hired this attorney because she seemed knowledgeable and engaged. However, once the retainer was paid, her dedication to my case quickly faded. She lost track of important details and provided advice that seemed more about taking the easiest route rather than prioritizing my child’s best ...
Melissa Moriarty Gast's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Gast is widely respected by her peers and is an excellent attorney and I certainly endorse her as an attorney to meet your legal needs."
"Melissa is extremely competent, compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced. I trust her to handle any case that she takes on with the utmost professionalism. She looks for solutions, while not shying away from taking cases to trial. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa expends great time and effort in giving her advice to her clients, and is well versed in the law. Her answers and work speak for themselves. She is a learned colleague, and knows how to get great results for her clients. I believe that she will get you the results you seek."
"Melissa Gast is highly competent, friendly and professional."
"Ms. Gast is an outstanding attorney. She fights to ensure that her client is protected every step of the way. She is tough and compassionate. I highly recommend hiring Melissa to protect your rights."
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Melissa Moriarty Gast, LLC
2011 - 2014
Partner, Moriarty & Gast, LLC
2007 - 2011
Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc.
2003 - 2007
Staff Attorney, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch
2001 - 2003
Law Clerk, Maguire & Schneider, L.L.P.
Associations
2009 - Present
Women Lawyers of Franklin CountyMember
2007 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2003
Capital University
law
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I live in ohio and my child lives in north carolina. i pay child support. do i have visitation rights?
09 Feb 2013
Q&A
Can my wife keep me from seeing my kids? We have been fighting and about to go through a divorce. we are not legally seperated
29 Jan 2013
Q&A
My spouse sleeps until noon or so several days a week and on weekends. will this keep him from getting 50 50 custody?
06 Jan 2013