FORMER FAMILY LAW MAGISTRATE
FORMER JUDICIAL ATTORNEY
Attorney Monaco has dedicated her law practice to family law cases. This encompasses divorce, dissolution, child support, spousal support, custody, visitation, paternity, and other matters. While lawyers passing the state bar exam are licensed to practice family law, few achieve the same level of experience, expertise, or focus on family law matters.
Experience
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, the Honorable John P. Quinn and the Honorable Carol J. Dezso, 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.
Memberships & Leadership
Attorney Monaco is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association. With the Akron Bar Association, she presently serves as Chair of the Family Law Committee and previously served on the Judicial Evaluation Committee. Attorney Monaco is a regular presenter on appellate caselaw at the Bernard I. Rosen Domestic Relations Institute.
Education
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.
P.O. Box 368
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44222
Phone: (330) 926-1770
Email: monaco@akronfamilylaw.com