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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Languages spoken
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The Law Offices of Darren C. O'Toolei, LLC
O'Toole Professional Center
1312 Atlantic Avenue
Manasquan (Wall Township), NJ, 08736
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Resigned | 2007 | 02/25/2021 |
NJ | Active | 1999 | 03/11/2022 |
Legal answers | 27 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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NEW JERSEY SUPERLAWYER - FAMILY LAW | Super Lawyers 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | 2019 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
LEAD COUNSEL RATED | Lead Counsel | 2012 |
Certified Matrimonial Law Mediator 2007-2015 | Supreme Court of New Jersey | 2007 |
Distinguished Peer Review Rating 2006 - 2015 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
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 | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY - Founding/Managing Partner | The Law Offices of O'Toole & Gunteski, LLC | 2011 - Present |
Partner - FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY | Jacobowitz Defino Latimer & O'Toole | 1999 - 2011 |
FAMILY PART - Monmouth County | Superior Court Of New Jersey | 1999 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group | Attorney Member | 2006 - Present |
Early Settlement Panelist Monmouth/Ocean County | Attorney Member | 2004 - Present |
Monmouth Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1999 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 1999 - Present |
Monmouth Bar Association, Family Law Committee | Trustee | 1999 - Present |
Ocean County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1999 - Present |
Ocean County Bar Association, Family Law Committee | Attorney Member | 1999 - Present |
Court Appointed Mediator Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex County | Attorney Member | 1999 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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DivorceHQ | Alimony Reform in New Jersey | 2014 |
Inns of Court | Monmouth & Ocean County Bar Association | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
Bethany College (Bethany, WV) | BA- Bachelor of Arts - Summa Cum Laude | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Inns of Court | Family Law - Divorce Litigation | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Martin v. Dixon | successful on appeal |
LaMagra v. LaMagra | successful on appeal |
Hoffman v. Hoffman | succesful on appeal |
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Carrie Smith, Unknown Attorney on Aug 3, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
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.
Eric Hannum, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Carrie Smith, Unknown Attorney on Aug 3, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
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.
Eric Hannum, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
H. Tiffany Weiner, Mediation Attorney on Dec 21, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Brad Micklin, Unknown Attorney on May 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. O'Toole has an extensive practice history and is a zealous and ethical advocate for his/her clients.
Peter Bronzino, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. O'Toole is an excellent attorney that fairly represents his client's best interests.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Andrew Bestafka, Family Attorney on Dec 21, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. O'Toole zealously represents his clients.
John Patti, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Michael Gunteski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Darren Kayal, Family Attorney on Mar 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Timothy Horn, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 20, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Andrew Vecchione, Family Attorney on Jun 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Matthew Abatemarco, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 5, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.