Supreme Court

Who We

Are

The Delaware Supreme Court is the highest court in the State of Delaware. The Court has final appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases in which the sentence exceeds certain minimums, in civil cases as to final judgments and for certain other orders of the Court of Chancery, the Superior Court, and the Family Court. The Supreme Court has discretionary jurisdiction to issue writs of prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari, mandamus or to accept appeals of certain non-final orders or certified questions.



December 18, 2023

The Delaware Judiciary announces changes to attorney ethics rules to allow lawyers to provide modest financial aid to indigent clients

The Delaware Judiciary announces changes to attorney ethics rules to allow lawyers to provide modest financial aid to indigent clients

The Delaware Supreme Court today adopted a change to Rule 1.8 of the Delaware Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct that will allow attorneys to provide modest gifts to indigent clients for basic living expenses...

December 18, 2023

Delaware Judiciary Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Renovation and Expansion of Historic Custom House in Wilmington

Delaware Judiciary Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Renovation and Expansion of Historic Custom House in Wilmington

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday, December 18, 2023 in Wilmington at the historic Custom House in front of the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center to kick off a renovation and expansion of the building...

October 5, 2023

The Honorable N. Christopher Griffiths takes the Oath of Office for Justice of the Supreme Court

The Honorable N. Christopher Griffiths takes the Oath of Office for Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware

The Honorable N. Christopher Griffiths was sworn in for his first term as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware on Thursday, October 5th, at Delaware State University’s William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theater in Dover...


Arms of the

Supreme Court





Board of Bar Examiners

Board of Bar Examiners

Considers applications for admission and results of examinations for admissions to the Delaware State Bar.

The Delaware Bar Examination will consist of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), two Multistate Performance Tests (MPT) and four essay questions on such subjects as listed in Board Rule 12. In addition the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is required (see Board Rule 8 for time restriction).


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Commission on Continuing Legal Education

Continuing Legal Education

This commission regulates legal education compliance for members of the Delaware State Bar Commission on Continuing Legal Education. In addition, the Commission reviews and processes CLE providers` applications for program approval.


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Lawyers Fund for Client Protection

Lawyers Fund for Client Protection

The Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection is a fund created by the Delaware Supreme Court to provide monetary relief to clients who have suffered financial losses as a result of the dishonest conduct of lawyers. While acts of attorney dishonesty are the exceptions and not the rule, the Fund was established to show the good faith of all members of the Delaware Bar.


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Office of Disciplinary Counsel

Office of Disciplinary Counsel

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") is an Arm of the Supreme Court of Delaware, which assists the Court in regulating the practice of law. In this capacity, the ODC is charged with evaluating, investigating, and, if warranted, prosecuting lawyer misconduct. All complaints regarding a Delaware lawyer's conduct should be directed to the ODC.


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