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Attorney Monaco has focused her
law practice in the area of family law. This encompasses divorce,
dissolution, child support, spousal support, custody, visitation,
paternity, and other matters. While all lawyers passing the
state bar exam are licensed to practice family law, few achieve the
same level of experience, expertise, or focus in family law
matters.
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Prior to
establishing her private practice, Attorney Monaco received valuable
experience in family law as a Magistrate and Judicial Attorney with the
Summit County Domestic Relations Court. With the Court, Attorney Monaco
gained insight to the inner workings of the judiciary. As a Magistrate,
Attorney Monaco presided over hearings
and issued decisions in cases pending before the Court. As a Judicial
Attorney, Ms. Monaco had the responsibility of researching and writing
judicial decisions for the Honorable Judith A. Nicely and the Honorable
John P. Quinn, preparing summaries
of case law developments, and assessing pleadings for statutory
compliance. Attorney Monaco also gained trial experience as a
family law Staff Attorney with Community Legal Aid, where she
successfully represented hundreds of clients.
Attorney Monaco is a member of the Akron Bar Association and the Ohio
State Bar Association. Attorney Monaco has conducted seminars on family
law topics for other lawyers, various police departments, schools,
social workers, and for the general public. She also has experience as
a mediator.
Attorney Monaco earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Ohio State
University College of Law. She was the recipient
of the Dean's Special Award and the Public Service Fellow Award.
Attorney Monaco earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude
with University Honors from Kent State University. She is a
graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School,
where she was known by her maiden name of Deborah Glasgow.
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Deborah J.
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