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Joel David Fritz

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Practice Areas

Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Adoption 80%
Wills & Estates 10%
Criminal 10%

Biography

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.

Education

University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
- J.D. - 1988
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- B.S. - 1983
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Communications

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 1991

Professional Associations

Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, Board Member Advocate, 1983 to Present
Saint Mary Parish Elyria, Council Chairperson, 2001 to 2010

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

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Past Positions

Lucas County Court of Community Pleas, Bailiff, 1984 to 1987
City of Toledo Public Defender, Intern, 1988 to 1989

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Ancillary Businesses

City of Elyria Board of Zoning Appeals, Chairperson
Elyria Catholic Parish Club, Secretary