Joel David Fritz
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationGemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA
Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Adoption Lawyers in Elyria, OH in Elyria, OH
About Joel David Fritz
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. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Joel David Fritz included in a Super Lawyers® list 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
Legal Education
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio, 1988
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 1983
- B.S.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Communications
Current Employment Position(s)
- 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
- 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
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1991
Other Affiliations
- Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, 1983 - Present (Board Member Advocate)
- Saint Mary Parish Elyria, 2001 - 2010 (Council Chairperson)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Joel David Fritz |
| 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 |