Patricia W. Griffin at a glance
- Current role
- Former Magistrate in Chancery (retired capacity)
- Jurisdiction
- Delaware · State
- Judicial service
- Former
Patricia W. Griffin
Former Magistrate in Chancery (retired capacity) · Delaware Court of Chancery
Biography
Professional career
- Chief Magistrate of the Justice of the Peace Court (1993–2004) — first woman in Delaware history to preside over a branch of the courts
Education
Additional information
- Patricia W. Griffin held the role of a Magistrate in Chancery from 2017 to 2022, presiding over a broad docket of equity cases, including wills, trusts, real property, guardianships, corporate disputes, and contract matters.
- In 2019, the Delaware State Bar Association awarded her the Outstanding Service to the Courts and the Bar Award for her decades of dedication.
- Joined the Court of Chancery in 2017 after a nearly 30‐year career with the Delaware Judiciary
- She was inducted into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame in 2005
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
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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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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 Court of Chancery
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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