Judge Tygh M. Tone - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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Hon. Tygh M. Tone is a judge for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) in Ohio. He was elected to the bench in November 2004.

During his tenure in the General Division, Tone presides over Civil, Criminal, and Domestic Relations cases in Erie County.

He received a B.A. from the University of Toledo in 1984. Tone went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Toledo College of Law in 1987. While a law student, he worked as a clerk for the Hon. Melvin L. Resnick (deceased) with the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas (1985 to 1989).

After completing his clerkship, Tone joined the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office, where he worked briefly as an assistant prosecuting attorney assigned to the Criminal Division (1989 to 1990).

He left the public arena in 1990 to become an associate at the Toledo law firm of William, Jilek, Lafferty, Gallagher & Scott, LPA. Tone also practiced as a named partner at the Sandusky law firm of Tone, Grubbe, McGory & Vermeeren, LPA (1992 to 2004).

In addition to his private practice, Tone worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Criminal Division of the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office (1992 to 1994) and an assistant prosecutor in the Criminal Division of the City of Sandusky Law Department (2000 to 2004).

His memberships have included the Ohio State Bar Association, the Toledo Bar Association, the Erie County Bar Association, and the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association. Tone also sat on the Court Administration and Judicial Bench Book Committees and served as a faculty member of the Ohio Judicial College.

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Hendricks, Jamie L. VS. Ventra Sandusky, LLC et al TMT

On May 28, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 28, 2024

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CITY OF SANDUSKY VS. S & S REALTY LTD. et al TMT

On May 24, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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May 24, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Perkins, Trevin ECSD TMT

On May 24, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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May 25, 2024

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation VS. Jonas, Marsha Ann et al TMT

On May 23, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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May 24, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Shaw, Nicholas C ECSD TMT

On May 22, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 22, 2024

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May 23, 2024

LENDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC VS. BENNETT, TONJA Y et al TMT

On May 22, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 22, 2024

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May 22, 2024

Moreno, Aurora VS. Ollivier, Hunter et al TMT

On May 22, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 22, 2024

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Torts

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May 23, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Butler, Natasha N ECSD TMT

On May 22, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 22, 2024

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May 23, 2024

KACHLER, ANTHONY VS. KALAHARI RESORTS AND CONVENTIONS et al TMT

On May 21, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 21, 2024

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Torts

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General Negligence

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May 21, 2024

Gardner, Amy VS. Gardner, George TMT

On May 21, 2024 a divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 21, 2024

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 21, 2024

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VS. CASTLE, CLAYTON TMT

On May 20, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 20, 2024

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May 20, 2024

Roggeman, Eda VS. Roggeman, Corey TMT

On May 17, 2024 a divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 18, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Muddiman, Jessica ECSD TMT

On May 17, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 18, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Zantoyo, Saul ECSD TMT

On May 17, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 21, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Howard, Andrea ECSD TMT

On May 17, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 21, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Ryerson, Randall ECSD TMT

On May 17, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 21, 2024

Virk, Raghbir VS. Sheets, Michael et al TMT

On May 17, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 17, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Fench, Michael ECSD TMT

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May 17, 2024

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May 18, 2024

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA VS. Savage, Garry N TMT

On May 17, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 20, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS Stanley, Chelcie Faith ECSD TMT

On May 17, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 21, 2024

GARY, LAMBERT VS. BRANDON CAMP CONSTRUCTION, LLC et al TMT

On May 16, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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Commercial

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May 17, 2024

Beeks Development, LLC VS. McCune, Todd M. et al TMT

On May 15, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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May 15, 2024

Dorin Lizzi, Cathy VS. Lizzi, Jeffrey TMT

On May 15, 2024 a divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 16, 2024

Rainey, Dannie VS. Oriana House et al TMT

On May 13, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge Tone, Tygh M presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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About

Tygh M. Tone
Current Appointment Erie County Court of Common Pleas (Ohio), Department 3rd Floor	Erie County Court of Common Pleas (Ohio), Department 3rd Floor
Election/Appointment 11/2004 - Erie County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) 2010 - Re-elected 11/8/2016 - Re-elected	11/2004 - Erie County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) 2010 - Re-elected 11/8/2016 - Re-elected
Education B.A., University of Toledo - 1984 J.D., University of Toledo College of Law - 1987	B.A., University of Toledo - 1984 J.D., University of Toledo College of Law - 1987

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Erie County Court of Common Pleas (Ohio)
Clerk phone:	+1 (419) 627-7705
Fax:	+1 (419) 624-6873
Court Administrator:	+1 (419) 627-6674

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Clerk	Lucas County Court of Common Pleas with the Hon. Melvin L. Resnick (deceased)	Lucas County, Ohio
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Prosecutor's Office	Lucas County, Ohio
Associate	William, Jilek, Lafferty, Gallagher & Scott, LPA	Lucas County, Ohio
Partner	Tone, Grubbe, McGory & Vermeeren, LPA	Erie County, Ohio
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Prosecutor's Office	Ottawa County, Ohio
Assistant Prosecutor	City of Sandusky Law Department	Erie County, Ohio
Judge	Erie County Court of Common Pleas (General Division)	Erie County, Ohio