Joel David Fritz - Elyria, OH
Attorney at Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA
Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Adoption Lawyers in Elyria, OH
424 Middle Avenue Elyria, OH 44035
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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35
Years
Experience
Elyria Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Adoption Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Adoption 80%
- Wills & Estates 10%
- Criminal 10%
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Joel David Fritz
Included on the 2025Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Toledo College of Law,
Toledo,
Ohio, 1988
J.D.
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University of Toledo College of Law,
Toledo,
Ohio, 1988
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Non Legal Education
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Ohio University,
Athens,
Ohio, 1983
B.S.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Communications
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Ohio University,
Athens,
Ohio, 1983
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner, since January 1, 2013
Past Positions
- Lucas County Court of Community Pleas, Bailiff, 1984 - 1987
- City of Toledo Public Defender, Intern, 1988 - 1989
Ancillary Businesses
City of Elyria Board of Zoning Appeals, Chairperson
Elyria Catholic Parish Club, Secretary
Published Works
Articles
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State v. Gilliam, 70 Ohio Street 3d 17, 1994
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State v. Reddick, 113 Ohio App 3d 788, 1996
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INRE JAS, Ohio Supreme Ct, 2010
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INRE JNS, Ohio Supreme Ct, 2010
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1991
Other Affiliations
- Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, 1983 - Present (Board Member Advocate)
- Saint Mary Parish Elyria, 2001 - 2010 (Council Chairperson)
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2023Joel prepared a Will, Power of attorney, Healthcare Power of attorney and a title change for my mobile home. He explained each document, answered all my questions. He's reasonably priced and efficient. Also, a good listener
Contact
424 Middle Avenue
Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 440-328-4574
Fax: 440-323-3310
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.smithillner.com
Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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