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Thomas Pedersen
Judge · Delaware Court of Common Pleas
Biography
Professional career
- Solo criminal defense attorney in Georgetown, Delaware, with over 23 years in private practice
- Prosecutor in the Criminal Division of the Delaware Department of Justice, primarily in the Rape Response Unit
Education
- B.A. from West Chester University and a J.D. from Widener University School of Law
Additional information
- Governor John Carney nominated Pedersen in June 2024, and the Delaware State Senate confirmed the appointment on June 20, 2024.
- One of nine judges on Delaware’s Court of Common Pleas, a statewide trial court with jurisdiction over a wide range of cases.
- His appointment to Sussex County was made possible by the retirement of Hon.
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