About Kristie L.
Kristie L. DeFreze began her legal path at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science in 2008. She continued at SUNY Buffalo Law School and received her J.D. in 2011. Those years in Buffalo framed an interest in public affairs and the mechanics of law. They also set the stage for practice in New York.
Her first recorded role after law school was as a lawyer at Bonarigo & McCutcheon in 2012. There she worked on matters typical to a small-firm practice, handling client-facing tasks, legal research, document drafting, and courtroom preparation. The record lists that position as an early step in her career and shows practical experience gained in a firm setting soon after graduation.
DeFreze is licensed to practice in New York and holds a current membership in the State Bar of New York. That membership remains an active part of her professional profile. Membership in the state bar signals ongoing engagement with the legal community and adherence to the state’s licensing requirements.
Peers and clients encountering her work find a lawyer who moved steadily from classroom to courtroom. Her trajectory is straightforward: academic study in Buffalo followed by practical work at a regional firm and continued standing in the state bar. Details about later roles or a current firm affiliation are not listed in the available record, but public information confirms she practices in New York. As of 2026 she maintains an active bar membership and continues to practice law in New York.
