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education

Thunderbird School of Global Management
MIM (MBA), International Business Management Marketing
1990 – 1991

Chicago-Kent College of Law
Institute of Technology
JD, Law, International Law
1987 – 1990

Northwestern University
BA, German
1983 – 1987

University of Regensburg, Germany
German
1986

DePaul University College of Law
Mediation Training Certificate, Center for Dispute Resolution
2008

Joyce B. Bartizal

Attorney At Law

An attorney with over 30 years’ experience, Joyce was a Assistant Cook County Public Defender and a staff attorney for the Office of the Chief Judge of the Cook County Circuit Courts. She received her law degree from Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law and undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. Joyce also has a master’s degree in business from the internationally recognized Thunderbird School of Global Management (Arizona State University), and a mediation certification from DePaul University’s College of Law Center for Dispute Resolution.

In her free time, Joyce enjoys spending time with her family and pets, is an avid scuba diver and traveler.

Affiliations

Chicago Bar Association
Member
2008 – Present

Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association (IRELA)
Member
2018 – Present

National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
Member
2010 – Present

Professional Certifications

Certified Mediator
Certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache – German as a Foreign Language Certificate

Associations

Main Street Organization of Realtors
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
Oswego Chamber of Commerce

CLIENT REVIEWS

The Very Best Representation

“Joyce is knowledgeable and is able to fully explain all aspects of the legal work she is performing on your behalf. She is courteous and always returns calls and emails. I felt very confident that I was receiving the very best representation. ” — ANONYMOUS

Pulled Off A Miracle

“Joyce kept me out of jail on my DUI and criminal charges by pulling off a miracle. I can’t recommend her highly enough. ” — MB, JOLIET

We Were In The Best Hands Possible

“Joyce Bartizal is a professional that used her knowledge and experience to help us navigate the justice system. The best thing was her caring and compassionate approach made us feel we were in the best hands possible. Thank you Joyce, we are so appreciative.” — TM...

Thorough And Patient

“Joyce is an attentive and knowledgeable attorney. She assisted our family in clearing up some deed and title issues when my grandmother passed away. She was thorough in her explanations and patient as she walked us through everything we need to do step by step....

Ms. Bartizal Walked Me Through The Process Step-By-Step

“I was a first time home buyer and had no idea what to expect. Ms. Bartizal walked me through the process step-by-step and made me feel comfortable. I will definitely call her again for any legal work. ” — KD, DOWNERS GROVE

Knowledgeable, Experienced, and Consistently Responsive

“Wow! From the very first meeting with Joyce, I knew she was the perfect attorney to make sure all my needs would be met. Her positive attitude, honest, and understanding approach made buying my first home such a pleasant experience! Joyce is professional, exceedingly...

Joyce Is Our Attorney of Choice

“Ms Bartizal handled my father’s and my real estate closings for both investment property and a new home. She couldn’t have been more responsive and professional. We have used other lawyers in the past and have decided that Joyce is our attorney of choice from now....

Compassion, Caring and Professional

“Outstanding service from Joyce Bartizal. Joyce Bartizal showed compassion, caring and a professional approach to our legal issues. I am grateful for her knowledge and expertise to help navigate through a very stressful experience. ” - Terri

25 Year Old Misdemeanor Expunged

“Professional, caring and affordable. Ms. Bartizal helped me get my estate plan in order and helped me expunge a misdemeanor case from 25 years ago. She reviewed my circumstances, went over all the options I had, and explained everything to me in simple English. I...

Nightmare Tenant

“I’m glad she was in my corner. Joyce helped me with a nightmare tenant. Not only did he stop paying rent, but he filed a frivolous lawsuit against me to try and prolong the eviction proceedings. Not only was Joyce very knowledgeable about my rights, but she kept me...