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Lynn Toler
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Toler in November 2006
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Lynn Candace Toler
October 25, 1959 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
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| Education | Harvard University (AB) University of Pennsylvania (JD) |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Political party | Republican (until 2016) Independent (2016–present) |
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Eric Mumford
(m. 1989; died 2022) |
| Children | 6 |
Lynn Candace Toler (born October 25, 1959) is an American lawyer, judge, and television personality. She is most famous for being the judge on the TV show Divorce Court. She was on the show for 14 seasons, from 2006 to 2020, making her the longest-serving judge in the show's history.
Judge Toler is also known for co-hosting Marriage Boot Camp with Dr. Ish Major. She helped couples work through their problems on this show. She hosted Marriage Boot Camp for three seasons, starting in 2020.
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Early Life and Education
Lynn Toler was born in Columbus, Ohio. She went to Columbus School for Girls. After that, she studied English and American Literature at Harvard College, finishing in 1981.
She then earned her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1984.
Career as a Judge
In 1993, when she was 34 years old, Lynn Toler became a judge. She won her first election by only six votes. From 1994 to 2000, she was the only judge in the Cleveland Heights Municipal Court in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Her cases involved smaller crimes, traffic tickets, and civil cases about money. Judge Toler was known for giving unique judgments. For example, she sometimes asked people to write essays. She also started programs to help and guide people.
During this time, she served on many important boards. These included groups that helped people with health issues and those who supported families. In 2002, she received an award for her kindness and help to others.
Between 2001 and 2006, Judge Toler also taught at Ursuline College. She taught classes about Civil Rights Law and Women's Rights.
Television Career
Court Show Judge (2001-2020)
In 2001, Lynn Toler became a judge on a TV show called Power of Attorney. This show only lasted two seasons.
She found much more success when she joined Divorce Court in 2006. This show is one of the longest-running court shows on television. Judge Toler took over as the judge on September 11, 2006. She replaced Judge Mablean Ephriam.
Judge Toler became Divorce Court's longest-serving judge, staying for 14 seasons. On the show, she was known for being fair and calm. She often gave advice and tried to help the couples solve their problems. She used her clear and direct way of speaking to make her points.
In 2007, while still on Divorce Court, she also hosted another TV show called Decision House. This show helped couples with their relationships. From 2008 to 2009, she also shared her thoughts on a weekly news show on National Public Radio.
Judge Toler left Divorce Court in March 2020 after 14 years. She decided to leave to pursue new opportunities.
After Divorce Court
Since February 2020, Judge Toler has hosted the show Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars on We TV.
In May 2023, a streaming service called Allblk announced a new show with Judge Toler. She will write and help produce a drama called Judge Me Not. This show is loosely based on her own life as a judge.
Authoring Books
Lynn Toler has written several books. Her first book is My Mother's Rules: A Practical Guide to Becoming an Emotional Genius. In this book, she shares lessons her mother taught her about handling emotions. She explains how these lessons helped her deal with people on the judge's bench and in everyday life.
In 2009, her second book, Put it In Writing, was published. She wrote this book with Deborah Hutchison. It includes ideas for agreements that can help friends and family in common situations, like lending money.
Judge Toler has also written Making Marriage Work and Dear Sonali, Letters to the Daughter I Never had.
Personal Life
Lynn Toler lives in Mesa, Arizona. She married Eric Mumford on April 6, 1989. Judge Toler has two sons and four stepsons. Sadly, Eric Mumford passed away on December 23, 2022. Judge Toler shared this news in January 2023.
She identifies as a political Independent. She has supported candidates from the Democratic Party.
See also
- Black conservatism in the United States
