Judge Toby S. Monaco: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 175054 (May 10, 1974)

Biography

The Hon. Toby S. Monaco (Ret.) was a judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Monaco was elected to the bench in 2000 and retired in 2018.


The 8th Judicial Circuit encompasses Alachua County, Baker County, Bradford County, Gilchrist County, Levy County, and Union County. Monaco held assignments in the Family Division, Juvenile Division, Civil Division, and Probate and Guardianship Division, sitting as the administrative judge of the Family Division (2002 to 2003) and the Civil Division (2005 to 2010; 2013 to 2016). He was also elected to serve as the Chief Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit in 2017.


Prior to his election, Monaco worked as an attorney in private practice, handling civil litigation matters for twenty-six years.


Monaco graduated with his B.A. in psychology from the University of Florida in 1970. He went on to earn a J.D. from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1973.


He served on the Legislative Coordinating and Judicial Needs Assessment Committees of the Circuit Judges Conference. He also taught trial practice as an adjunct professor at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law.


Monaco is a founding board member of the James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court as well as the Gerald T. Bennett Inn of Court and a past president of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association.

Recent Cases by Hon. Toby S. Monaco

On January 7, 2021 a guardianship incapacity with property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2021

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

GUARDIANSHIP INCAPACITY WITH PROPERTY

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2021

On January 3, 2018 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2018

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 26, 2022

On January 4, 2017 a formal adm w/will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADM W/WILL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 26, 2022

On January 14, 2015 a summary adm w/will (> $1,000.00) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

Filed

Jan 14, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADM W/WILL (> $1,000.00)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2021

On January 7, 2015 a formal adm w/o will case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADM W/O WILL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On November 24, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 24, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On October 30, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Oct 30, 2014

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On October 20, 2014 a homestead res. - $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Oct 20, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $250,000 OR MORE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On October 10, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

48 Files
Filed

Oct 10, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On October 10, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Oct 10, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On October 10, 2014 a non homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Oct 10, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NON HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On September 24, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Sep 24, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On September 8, 2014 a non homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

44 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NON HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On September 8, 2014 a homestead res. - $0 - $50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $0 - $50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On August 20, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

54 Files
Filed

Aug 20, 2014

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On August 18, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

23 Files
Filed

Aug 18, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On July 22, 2014 a non homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

28 Files
Filed

Jul 22, 2014

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NON HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On July 7, 2014 a non homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

29 Files
Filed

Jul 07, 2014

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NON HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On June 30, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

38 Files
Filed

Jun 30, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On June 24, 2014 a non homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 24, 2014

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NON HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On June 13, 2014 a non homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NON HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On June 5, 2014 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

50 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2014

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On May 16, 2014 a non homestead res. - $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

36 Files
Filed

May 16, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NON HOMESTEAD RES. - $250,000 OR MORE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On May 7, 2014 a products liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Toby S. Monaco presiding.

12 Files
Filed

May 07, 2014

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PRODUCTS LIABILITY

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

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