How and Where to File an Appeal


Self-Help Guide to Appeals


A person who does not retain an attorney and who appears on his or her own behalf before the Supreme Court is said to be “self-represented” or “pro se”.

The Self-Help Guide to Appeals is a step-by-step guide for how to file an appeal in the Supreme Court of Delaware.


Quick Reference


File Appeal in Person

Self-represented individuals may file an appeal to the Supreme Court in person, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at any of these locations:

  • New Castle County — In the Law Library on the second floor, Suite 2500, at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, 500 King Street, in Wilmington
  • Kent County — At the Supreme Court of Delaware, 55 The Green, in Dover
  • Sussex County — In the Sussex County Law Library, 100 E. Market St., in Georgetown

File Appeal by Mail

Those who prefer to submit their appeals to the Supreme Court by First Class mail should use the following mailing address:

Supreme Court of Delaware
Clerk of the Supreme Court
55 The Green
Dover, DE 19901