Charles E. Butler at a glance
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- Resident Judge
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Charles E. Butler
Resident Judge · Delaware Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Resident Judge of the New Castle County Superior Court in Delaware, appointed in 2012 and serving until June 2, 2032
- Chief Deputy Attorney General — Delaware Department of Justice (2010–2012)
- 1995–2000: Partner, Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins
- 1985–1995: Prosecutor — Delaware Department of Justice
- 1983–1985: Assistant District Attorney — City of Philadelphia
- Recent filings show Judge Butler presiding over mortgage mediation and foreclosure cases in New Castle County, such as US Bank Trust N.A. v
- Current Position: Resident Judge, New Castle County Superior Court, Delaware
Education
Additional information
- Resident Judge: Named by Governor John C. Carney on June 2, 2020, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon.
- Judge Butler’s judicial preferences emphasize tailoring trial scheduling orders to the needs of the parties and the case, and require formal communication channels for legal matters
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Delaware Judicial Branch operating procedures generally restrict courthouse photography and audio or video recording, subject to limited exceptions.
With limited exceptions, visitors will not be allowed to take photos or record audio or video in the courthouse.Operating Procedures for the Delaware Judicial Branch: Facilities ↗
Courtroom Technology Coordination
Statewide
Delaware courts publish courtroom technology capabilities, but counsel should direct equipment and setup requests to the applicable court before the proceeding.
If you wish to use any of the technology listed below, please make your request to the appropriate Court prior to trial.Courtroom Technology ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Delaware courthouse electronic-device policy
Delaware Superior Court
Shared courthouse guidance; permission and stated exceptions remain applicable. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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Delaware Courts official judicial roster
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View Operating Procedures for the Delaware Judicial Branch: Facilities ↗Courtroom Technology
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