Best divorce attorney, North, South, East AND West of the Pecos! Seriously, Darren and his staff offered excellent advice and support through a very difficult divorce.

I'd like to say I'd use them again, but I'm hoping to never need them again, ifyaknowwhatimsayin'....

I highly recommend Darren O'Toole! He and everyone in the office is great! Always responsive and helpful.

The attorney I hired was sympathetic to my situation and took the time to hear my side I am extremely grateful for her assessment and her expertise handling my case would definitely hire ms.smith if I ever was in a similar position

Knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate. Darren O'Toole provides excellent guidance for your family law needs. I highly recommend their services.

From the first phone call to the final visit to notarize paperwork, everyone in this office was kind, supportive, and helpful. Darren O'Toole was absolutely excellent and he made sure we understood every step of the process. He was incredibly kind and helpful, and made what could have been a tough process into something that was very straightforward and fair. We both felt that the mediation we received resulted in an agreement that was extremely satisfactory to us both, and that was absolutely due to Darren's expertise and fairness.

Very pleased with my experience with Darren and his firm. He has always been accessible when needed and his staff had always been helpful, knowledgeable, supportive and caring. During very tough times, their attention and familiarity with my situation/case always made me feel at ease. I highly recommend this firm and am thankful their outstanding services.

Excellent law office and very helpful. We worked closely with Jasmine Story who is kind, personable and very professional and takes great care of her clients. Melissa has been wonderful at answering all my many questions and returning our many phone calls. And Michael definitely has many years of experience in the family law field and it's evident and that's something that made us 100% comfortable retaining them. I felt confident having this firm represent me in my matters. Highly recommend them!

Mr Michael Guntecky is the really good lawyer and great Human bing.
This the place where worth your time and money.
Mr Guntecky always try to Resolve case faster.
I recommend it him for my friends for sure

Very good experience so far. Mr. O'Toole and his staff seemed to know that the experience of Divorce is traumatic and are going above and beyond to make it less so. Not to mention the awesome legal services provided. Highly recommended.

This firm is attentive and treat you like their own family. They did a really good job. My outcome was far better than I anticipated. I highly recommend this firm for family matters and municipal court defense.

Great legal representation... Family law knowledgeable.

This is a first class professional law firm. Darren O'Toole walked me through this difficult process and made a tough time a lot easier. He has a firm understanding of divorce law and helped me immensely. I would and have recommended Darren to other people going through divorce

I highly recommend Darren O’Toole. Darren was recommended to me and when he first met me I think he took me in out of pity’s sake as I was hit by divorce papers in October of 2014. I was in a bit of shock as I was caught off guard and I did not know what to do. I always heard horror stories about divorce and the costs involved and the long drawn out anguish and pain that it had cost some of my friends and family members. A friend told me Darren was one of the best divorce attorneys in the business. When I met him he made me feel at ease and explained the ordeal I was about to undertake. He was honest, open and upfront with me. He explained the process and that I had rights and that he was going to make sure that everything would be handled appropriately and it was. The whole process took a little over a year to complete (we do not have children). Darren and his associate paralegal Diane kept me well informed every step of the way and kept my spirits up through a very difficult time in my life and I would highly recommend him to anyone about to go through this long and arduous process.

Darren is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled attorney. He navigated the complicated and delicate issues of my case w/ confidence. Darren was efficient, responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. I highly recommend Darren and his team.

The old adage, "You get what you pay for", is correct. Unless of course, it pertains to retaining and having Darren O'Toole represent you as your attorney. Then, the adage does not go far enough. With Darren O'Toole, you get what you pay for, and more!

During what can be construed as the most difficult time in one's life, YOU want and need Darren on your side. Take it from me, I was Darren's client from 2006 - 2008.

I was not the world's easiest client either (to say the least).

My divorce was about as bitter and ugly as you can get and there were minor children involved.

Darren handled each and every obstacle (some of which I created) with professionalism, ethic and the kind of manner in which you would not expect from a modern day attorney. He had the compassion of a doctor with a good bedside manner and got me through the pandemonium of the Courts with a knowledgable and guiding hand. If it wasn't for Darren, I would not have the settlement that I requested.

Darren is simply the best and the attorney that you want in your corner.

Great experience with Darren. He was very professional and caring during a difficult time in my life.

Before hiring Mr. O'Toole I spent considerable time researching family law attorneys. In my opinion, Mr O'Toole is the best divorce attorney in Monmouth and Ocean counties. He is very professional, and always has his client's best interest in mind. He came highly recommended by both friends and other professionals. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. If you are thinking about getting a divorce or going through a difficult family matter, give him a call! You will be very pleased! Mr. O’Toole treats his client’s with respect and compassion. In addition to being an excellent attorney, Mr. O’Toole and his team was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this firm!

I've used Michael multiple times over the past few years for a number of different reasons. Whether it was something as simple as general legal advice, to the more complex like handling the closing when I bought my first home, he has continually proven himself attentive to my needs and available to work with me around my schedule. He is consistently well prepared no matter the issue and has cared enough to go above and beyond the normal Lawyer/Client relationship to always make sure that I am satisfied and all my questions or concerns have been addressed. I have recommended Michael to numerous friends and family members over the years as well, and to no surprise they have done the same after their experiences with him. Additionally, the entire staff at O'Toole & Gunteski is incredibly approachable, professional, and exceedingly accomplished at their jobs. With Michael, Darren, and the rest of the staff, I always feel as though I am in good hands.

A Lawyer Who Genuinely Cares

Experiencing a divorce is not really something you plan for, especially after having children with someone. It can be an incredibly overwhelming, emotional, and confusing time. It was for me. Having said that, there are steps you can take to help ease the fear of the process. One of the steps, and in my opinion probably the most important, is hiring the "right" divorce lawyer. I wanted someone who really took the time to understand me and my children. I didn't want to be treated like any other client with a failed marriage. It was my life and it felt like it was falling apart. I needed compassion and direction. I needed someone who above all else would put my children first no matter how angry I got at my former husband.

Bottom line, I wanted a lawyer who genuinely cared. Michael Gunteski was exactly who I needed. His unwavering resolve to protecting my children was like nothing I could have hoped for. He guided me through one of the hardest times in my life with patience and dedication to doing what was right for my family and our future. My judgment was at times clouded by anger, fear, and frustration. Michael continuously reassured me that my children and I would be protected and that I would rebuild my life again. His expertise and knowledge of family law was impressive but his open-hearted approach to understanding what I was feeling was most remarkable.

Talking to other people who have gone through a divorce, I know a lawyer like Michael is rare. I would highly recommend his services to anyone faced with divorce or custody issues. I can't thank Michael enough for all of his help and kindness.

With all my gratitude,

Aimee