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Exhibit 23.1

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-3) pertaining to First Defiance Financial Corp.’s registration of common and preferred stock; Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the First Defiance Financial Corp. 2011 Equity Incentive; and Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to First Defiance Financial Corp. Employee Investment Plan, of our report dated February 28, 2013 on the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of First Defiance Financial Corp. which report is included in Form 10-K for First Defiance Financial Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

  /s/ Crowe Horwath LLP
   
  Crowe Horwath LLP

 

South Bend, Indiana

February 28, 2013