Joel David Fritz - Elyria, OH
424 Middle Avenue Elyria, OH 44035
Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA
Elyria Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Adoption Lawyer
Overview
Joel is a lifelong resident of Lorain County. In practice since 1991, Joel has handled a wide variety of cases in the areas of domestic relations, adoption, criminal and probate. For ten years, Joel's focus has been divorce, custody, child support and adoptions. An experienced trial lawyer, Joel has tried cases in all of the areas he has practiced. Joel is involved in his community and committed to serving them well for years to come.About Joel David Fritz
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner, since January 1, 2013
Practice Areas
- Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Adoption 80%
- Wills & Estates 10%
- Criminal 10%
Litigation
- 90%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1991
Other Affiliations
- Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, 1983 - Present (Board Member Advocate)
- Saint Mary Parish Elyria, 2001 - 2010 (Council Chairperson)
Past Positions
- Lucas County Court of Community Pleas, Bailiff, 1984 - 1987
- City of Toledo Public Defender, Intern, 1988 - 1989
Education
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio, 1988
J.D. - Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 1983
B.S.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Communications
Ancillary Businesses
- City of Elyria Board of Zoning Appeals, Chairperson
- Elyria Catholic Parish Club, Secretary
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- State v. Gilliam, 70 Ohio Street 3d 17, 1994
- State v. Reddick, 113 Ohio App 3d 788, 1996
- INRE JAS, Ohio Supreme Ct, 2010
- INRE JNS, Ohio Supreme Ct, 2010
Office Information
Address
424 Middle Avenue Elyria, OH 44035
Phone
Fax
- 440-323-3310
Office Hours
Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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