Katherine Friedell

Katherine Friedell is a family law attorney with The Family Law Group Co., LPA, in Cleveland, Ohio. Her practice primarily involves juvenile court matters, including child custody disputes and the establishment or modification of child support. She also handles divorce, dissolution, and post-decree family law proceedings. As a guardian ad litem, she is appointed to address children’s best interests in custody cases before Cuyahoga County courts.

Katherine received a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan, followed by a Master of Arts in English from Case Western Reserve University. She later earned her J.D. with honors from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Before entering legal practice in 1992, she taught high school English at Hawken School. Her background in education and law supports clear communication with families and careful attention to children’s circumstances.

Katherine represents parents, grandparents, and other interested parties in contested custody proceedings. Her work includes custody modifications, juvenile court disputes, and child support questions, including initial support orders and requests to change existing obligations. She also counsels individuals considering marriage on the advantages and disadvantages of premarital agreements and has participated in negotiating and drafting those agreements. Her practice extends to domestic relations matters that continue after divorce.

Katherine Friedell has spent more than three decades practicing in Northeast Ohio’s domestic relations and juvenile courts. She is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and has participated in its 3R’s Program since the program began in 2006. Her experience as a teacher, family law attorney, and guardian ad litem brings different perspectives to disputes affecting parents and children. She focuses on helping clients understand the legal choices before them.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Family Law Group Co., LPA
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Participant Since Its Inception, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association 3 R’s Program (2006)

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Case Western Reserve University
  Master of Arts (MA) in English
• The University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English

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