Joerika Stitt, Esq.
Meet Your Attorney
When legal challenges impact your family, your future, or your sense of stability, you need more than legal representation. You need a trusted guide—someone who understands both the legal complexities and the human realities behind them.
I’m Attorney Joerika Stitt, and I founded this firm on a unique foundation: nearly a decade of experience as a social worker before entering the legal profession. That background continues to shape how I serve clients today. It allows me to understand how people respond under pressure, how family dynamics influence decision-making, and how to communicate clearly when the stakes are high. Clients often share that they feel heard, grounded, and more confident after our conversations—because I approach every matter with both empathy and precision.
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to bringing clarity and structure to overwhelming situations. Legal matters rarely exist in isolation. They affect families, finances, emotions, and long-term plans all at once. My role is to simplify the complex—helping you identify your priorities, understand your options without unnecessary jargon, and make informed decisions with confidence.
I am, at my core, a problem-solver. I believe most clients are seeking resolution, stability, and peace—not prolonged conflict. Whenever possible, I work to lower the temperature, focus on what truly matters, and move matters forward efficiently. When litigation becomes necessary, however, I am fully prepared to provide strong, focused advocacy to protect your interests.
What It Means to Work With Me
When you retain our firm, you receive direct, personalized representation. You will not be passed off or treated as a file number. Every client relationship is built on trust, thoughtful strategy, and consistent communication. I remain closely involved at every stage, providing steady guidance and clear direction throughout the process.
Your future matters. I take seriously the responsibility of helping you protect it.
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State of Illinois, 2020
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2022
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Juris Doctor (J.D.), Chicago Kent College of Law
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), UIUC School of Social Work
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Mediation Certification, Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR)
Collaborative Divorce Certification, Collaborative Divorce Illinois (CDI)
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Collaborative Divorce Illinois (CDI)
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
ISBA Family Law Section (ISBA)
ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (ISBA)
ISBA Trusts & Estates Section (ISBA)
Chicago Bar Association (CBA)
Cook County Bar Association (CCBA)
Will County Bar Association (WCBA)
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Gun Violence and De Facto Segregation: Could Environmental Discrimination Be Fueling Chicago's Soaring Gun Violence? 11 Wake Forest J. L. & Pol'y 395 (2020-2021)
Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board (2025-2026)