Judge Lawrence J. O'Toole: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Department Orphans' Court

Biography

The Hon. Lawrence J. O’Toole is a judge for the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was elected to the bench in 1993 and subsequently retained in 2013.


O’Toole earned a bachelor’s degree from La Salle University in 1972. He then completed a J.D. at Duquesne University School of Law in 1975.


After graduating from law school, O’Toole began his legal career as an assistant public defender for the Allegheny County Public Defender’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1978, at which time he entered into private practice. O’Toole then worked as an associate at Kyle & Ehrman (1978 to 1980) before becoming a sole practitioner in his own private practice (1980 to 1993).


His memberships have included the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges. He also sat on the Board of Managers for the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lawrence J. O'Toole

On December 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2023

Status

Oath of Office

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 21, 2023

On December 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2023

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2023

On December 26, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Dec 26, 2022

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2023

On May 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2021

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2023

On November 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 13, 2020

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 02, 2023

On November 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 13, 2020

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 02, 2023

On November 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 13, 2020

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 01, 2023

On November 12, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2020

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 02, 2023

On September 12, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2019

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 29, 2023

On April 17, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Lawrence O'Toole presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2019

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. Lawrence O'Toole

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2023

On March 11, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2019

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2023

On October 14, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2015

Status

Order of Court

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 01, 2023

On May 15, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2012

Status

Proof of Deposit

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2021

On January 12, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2012

Status

Petition & Order

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2021

On February 9, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2010

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2021

On August 4, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge O'Toole Lawrence J. presiding.

Filed

Aug 04, 2008

Status

Case Terminated

Judge

Hon. O'Toole Lawrence J.

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2021

On January 24, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Lawrence O'Toole presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lawrence O'Toole

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On February 3, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Allegheny County. Judge Lawrence J. O'Toole presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2005

Status

Transcript of Proceedings

Judge

Hon. Lawrence J. O'Toole

Court

Allegheny County

County

Allegheny County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 14, 2021

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