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also known as Darren O'Toole, Darren OToole
Darren C. O’Toole is a life long resident of Monmouth County. Mr. O'Toole attended Bethany College, graduating Summa Cum Laude 1996 studying both psychology and economics. Thereafter Mr. O'Toole attended Rutgers Law School in Camden, NJ, earning his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1999.
Mr. O'Toole was an active member of the Domestic Violence Practice and Reform Project while serving as law clerk to the Honorable Joseph H. Rodriguez of the United States District Court.
Thereafter, Mr. O'Toole completed a clerkship Family Part of the Superior Court, Monmouth County, NJ. Mr. O'Toole also served as a law clerk in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
Mr. O'Toole was a partner in the firm of Jacobowitz, Defino, Latimer & O’Toole, where he practiced family law prior to opening his own practice in 2011, The Law Offices of Darren O’Toole.
Focusing primarily on all aspects of family law, Mr. O'Toole’s practice includes dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, adoption, spousal support, domestic violence trials, relocation, shared parenting time arrangements, and mediation and resolution of all family law matters.
Mr. O'Toole has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. He has been recognized by NJ Monthly as a Top Matrimonial Attorney for several years.
Mr. O'Toole is a Member of the Monmouth Bar Association, Monmouth County Family Law Committee Trustee, Ocean County Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Division,
Darren O'Toole resides in Monmouth County with his wife, four children, and two dogs.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1999
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
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O'Toole Professional Center, 1312 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan (Wall Township), NJ, 08736
www.jerseyshorefamilylaw.com
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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I cannot thank Darren and his team enough for the exceptional work that he has done on my case. From our very first meeting, Darren made me feel supported, educated, and reassured during one of the most difficult times in my life. Darren and his full team has handled my case with professionalism, e...
Posted by John | November 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I’m so glad I hired Darren he was on top of everything and made my Divorce process as easy as it could be (considering it’s not an easy process) a true pro
Posted by Eric Roman | June 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Darren and his entire team are without question the best. He and his team saved me from losing everything including my house. I had to fire my original attorney because they were nothing but a money sucking machine. Had I stayed with them I would have wound up being homeless. Darren was the total opp...
Posted by Donald | August 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very pleased with my experience with Darren and his firm. He has always been accessible when needed and his staff had always been helpful, knowledgeable, supportive and caring. During very tough times, their attention and familiarity with my situation/case always made me feel at ease. I highly recom...
Posted by Frank | July 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
If I could give Darren and his firm 100 stars I would. Darren got me thru the most difficult part of my life my divorce, he walked with me every step of the way never once giving in to the other lawyers demands. I would recommend Darren to anyone that ever needs a lawyer and to me he's more than a l...
"I have worked with Darren on several divorce cases. He is a good attorney and definitely knows matrimonial law. Darren is an excellent advocate on behalf of his clients. knows how to advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse him."
"I endorse Darren O’Tool Esquire. Attorney O’Tool and I have worked alongside each other for a number of years. Between Darren’s dedication to his clients, coupled with his extensive knowledge of matrimonial law, he has proven himself to be a worthy adversary. I highly endorse Darren O’Tool Esquire."
"Darren recently served as an intensive settlement panelist on a matter that was in litigation for over a year. Darren's knowledge of the law and exceptional ability to reason with the parties helped facilitate closure for everyone, most significantly the children who were the subject of the dispute. By donating his time and skill to serve as a panelist he was able to accomplish what other highly esteemed mediators before him were not. I endorse this lawyer with great pleasure."
"Mr. O'Toole has an extensive practice history and is a zealous and ethical advocate for his/her clients."
"Mr. O'Toole is an excellent attorney that fairly represents his client's best interests."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. O'Toole zealously represents his clients."
"I have known Darren for many years. He is a good attorney and a decent adversary. Darren definitely knows matrimonial law and knows how to advocate for his clients. I consider Darren to be a skilled negotiator and an excellent practitioner."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Darren is a very competent, well-respected attorney. He is an expert in all areas of family law and will provide you with a level of service that you will not be able to get from other lawyers in the area."
"Darren is a skilled attorney with whom I have had the pleasure of working with on a difficult case during which he demonstrated his vast knowledge of family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is firm but not unyelding. He is practical and knowledgable in his field of practice. He is sensitive to his clients needs and concerns."
"Darren O'toole is an exceptional attorney and a tremendous advocate for his clients. He has an impressive legal resume. As an adversary, Darren zealously advocates for his clients while remaining professional and maintaining integrity. I highly recommend him."
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2019
NEW JERSEY SUPERLAWYER - FAMILY LAW, Super Lawyers 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
LEAD COUNSEL RATED, Lead Counsel
2007
Certified Matrimonial Law Mediator 2007-2015, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2006
Distinguished Peer Review Rating 2006 - 2015, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Supreme Court Admission, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
1999
Rutgers Alumni Scholar Award Recipient, Rutgers University
1999
National Kleinoder Graduate Scholar Award, Alpha Sigma Phi
2011 - Present
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY - Founding/Managing Partner, The Law Offices of O'Toole & Gunteski, LLC
1999 - 2011
Partner - FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY, Jacobowitz Defino Latimer & O'Toole
1999 - 2000
FAMILY PART - Monmouth County, Superior Court Of New Jersey
2007 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Jersey Shore Collaborative Law GroupAttorney Member
2004 - Present
Early Settlement Panelist Monmouth/Ocean CountyAttorney Member
1999 - Present
Monmouth Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1999 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
1999 - Present
Monmouth Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeTrustee
1999 - Present
Ocean County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1999 - Present
Ocean County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeAttorney Member
1999 - Present
Court Appointed Mediator Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex CountyAttorney Member
successful on appeal
successful on appeal
succesful on appeal
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA- Bachelor of Arts - Summa Cum Laude
2012
Family Law - Divorce Litigation
2014
2012
English
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