John W. Noble at a glance
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- Former Judicial Officer (past members list)
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John W. Noble
Former Judicial Officer (past members list) · Delaware Court of Chancery
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- He announced on November 19, 2015 that he would retire in February 2016
- Joined the Delaware Court of Chancery in November 2000 and served two 12‐year terms, with his second term beginning in 2012.
- As a Vice Chancellor, Noble handled complex corporate and fiduciary disputes, including shareholder litigation and governance issues
- Before joining the Court of Chancery, Noble was an attorney at Parkowski, Noble & Guerke, P.A. and held the role of a federal district court law clerk
- The Court of Chancery is Delaware’s non‐jury trial court with exclusive equity jurisdiction over matters such as trusts, real property, guardianships, civil rights, and commercial litigation.
- Noble has been named a Top Lawyer – Alternative Dispute Resolution by Delaware Today
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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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
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Sources
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Delaware Courts official judicial roster
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