Martin B. O'Connor at a glance
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- Commissioner
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Martin B. O'Connor
Commissioner · Delaware Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Martin B. O’Connor is a Commissioner of the Superior Court of Delaware, appointed on November 1, 2021, with a term ending January 28, 2032
- Mary Pat Thynge, Chief Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (post–law school)
Education
- Widener University School of Law — J.D. (1996)
Additional information
- Public Service: Deputy Attorney General, Criminal Division, Delaware Department of Justice (1998–2021), serving 23 years Board Member, Board of Bar Examiners of the Supreme Court of Delaware (2016–2021) Delaware Courts
- His appointment was confirmed by the Delaware Governor, and he is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Delaware, the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Courts for Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court Delaware Courts
- O’Connor is a member of the Richard S. Rodney American Inn of Court, the Delaware State Bar Association, and serves on the board of Art Therapy Express Program, Inc
- Articles Editor of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law
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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