Jenifer Berki Merrill

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  • Attorney

Location:

Elyria, OH

Phone:

Fax:

440-323-3310

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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."

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal 60%
  • Custody 20%
  • Divorce/Dissolution - Family 20%

Litigation

  • 100%

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, 2004
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2004

Education

  • Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
    • J.D. - 2004
    • Honors: cum laude
    • Honors: Law Review, Member, 2002-2004
  • Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    • B.S.
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Major: Medical Technology

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Lorain County Bar Association, Member, 2004 to 2025

Past Employment Positions

  • Berki Law Group, LLC, OwnerManaging Partner, 2004 to 2024

Languages

  • English

Fraternities/ Sororities

  • Phi Alpha Delta

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Death Penalty Certified, The Supreme Court of Ohio, 2019