Joel received his B.A. from Southern Illinois University while majoring in the Administration of Justice and with double minors in Spanish and Zoology. Joel also earned his Juris Doctorate at the Southern Illinois University School of Law. While in law school Joel travelled across the country excelling in Moot Court Competitions and continues to serve as a judge for National Moot Court competitions at the University. Joel is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, and American Association of Premiere DUI Attorneys. Joel has been and continues to be a speaker at seminars for continuing legal education. Outside of work, Joel is an avid poker player, golfer, traveler and loves music. Areas of Practice Criminal Defense DUI Traffic Bar Admissions Illinois, 2004 U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 2005 Education Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois J.D. - 2004 Honors: National Moot Court competitions, Judge Southern Illinois University B.A. - 2001 Major: Administration of Justice Minor: Spanish Minor: Zoology Classes/Seminars Legislation Update 2016 Criminal Committee Seminar, Will County Bar Association National Health Law Moot Court Judge, SIU School of Law Professional Associations and Memberships Illinois State Bar Association, Member Will County Bar Association, Member American Association of Premiere DUI Attorneys, Member Past Employment Positions Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C., Associate Attorney, 2007 - 2014 Tracy, Johnson & Wilson, Associate Attorney, 2004 - 2007 Languages English Spanish