
Jenifer Berki Merrill
Free ConsultationGemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA
Criminal Lawyers in Elyria, OH in Elyria, OH
About Jenifer Berki Merrill
Graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Medical Technology in 2001 and received a Juris Doctorate from Capital University of Law in 2004, where she was an elite member of The Law Review and The National Mock Trial Team. She also received The Cali Award for Trial Advocacy Practicum. Upon Graduation she opened a highly successful law firm with the main areas of practice being Domestic Relations Law, Criminal Law. She Joined the distinguished Law firm of Gemelas Wilson Merrill & Fritz in 2025. Attorney Berki focuses her practice on litigation and trial work and has extensive experience with complex divorce cases, child custody cases, criminal murder and other serious criminal offenses. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, husband and two children. She also enjoys coaching & playing soccer, and boating on Lake Erie. "My vow is to provide vigorous and highly effective representation to each and every case and client. I work every case to get optimal results while treating my clients with the respect, dedication and empathy they deserve."
Education
Legal Education
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, 2004
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Law Review, Member, 2002-2004
Non Legal Education
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.S.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Medical Technology
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Past Positions
- Berki Law Group, LLC, Owner\Managing Partner, 2004 - 2024
- Languages
- English
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2004
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2004
- Specialties and Certifications
- Death Penalty Certified, The Supreme Court of Ohio, 2019
Other Affiliations
- Lorain County Bar Association, 2004 - 2025 (Member)
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Jenifer Berki Merrill |
| Firm | Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA |
| Address | 424 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035 |
| Phone | 440-782-0324 |
| Phone | 440-323-3310 |
| Website | www.smithillner.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |