“Valued Judge” Is Censured For Delays

“One of the most valued judges in New Castle County [Delaware]” has been publicly censured by the Delaware Supreme Court.

The judge’s misconduct involved “unneccessary delay” in several family court matters. The “persistent conduct” caused needless anxiety to litigants and harmed public confidence in the judiciary.

The judge did not dispute the delays but blamed her assistant.

The Board of Examining Officer appointed by the court called the sanction determination “troublesome” and found no helpful Delaware precedent.

The court followed the board’s recommendation on sanction. (Mike Frisch)