District Court of Delaware
Navigating bankruptcy can be a complex process, and understanding the specific court you’ll be dealing with is a crucial first step. For those in Delaware, the District Court of Delaware plays a central role.
This page provides essential information about the District Court of Delaware, including its contact details, valuable links to understand the exemptions available under Delaware law, and contact information for the bankruptcy trustees who oversee cases in the district. Whether you’re considering filing for bankruptcy or are already involved in a case, having this information readily accessible will help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Below is the contact information for the staff and bankruptcy court judges in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware.
Information for the Delaware Bankruptcy Trustees can be found at the bottom of this page.
Court Information:
Court Location
Wilmington
824 Market ST N
3rd Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-252-2900
Chief Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein
Staff Information
Cacia Batts – Judicial Assistant, Extension #2
Lora Johnson – Courtroom Deputy/Scheduling, lora_johnson@deb.uscourts.gov
Special Instructions:
Note: All remote hearings will be conducted entirely over Zoom and will require all participants to register in advance. Case Participants who wish to attend a hearing remotely must register using the eCourtAppearances tool. The link will be provided on the hearing agenda, which will be filed on or before 12:00 PM (prevailing Eastern Time) two (2) business days prior to the hearing.
When registering, Case Participants may choose to attend remotely through video or audio access. Please be aware that if you choose audio access and the proceedings involve witness testimony, you may be disconnected entirely from the hearing or moved to a waiting room and unable to hear that portion of the proceedings.
The deadline to register for remote attendance is 4:00 PM (prevailing Eastern Time) the business day before the hearing unless otherwise noticed. Once you register your appearance, a screen will appear that states “Thank you for registering your appearance in (Case number)(Case name).” An electronic invitation, with the relevant audio or video link, will be emailed to you prior to the hearing. Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration.
Additional Information Regarding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Hearings:
Chapter 7 – Hearing Dates and Procedures (updated on 2/14/2024)
United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Delaware
824 Market Street
6th Floor, Courtroom 2
*Listed below are available dates for scheduling matters in consumer and “no-asset” business cases under Chapter 7 assigned to Judge Silverstein. Please contact Lora Johnson at Lora_johnson@deb.uscourts.gov or 302-252-2922 for scheduling asset Chapter 7 business cases.
*All motions and applications filed in bankruptcy cases must be filed with a hearing date and time. When docketing your pleadings in CM/ECF you must enter the hearing date and time when prompted.
This information should not be entered in free text. Motions filed in adversary proceedings shall be governed by Local Rule 7007-1.
- Please email, immediately after filing, the following Chapter 7 documents to Lora Johnson at Lora_johnson@deb.uscourts.gov :
- Certificates of No Objection with order
- Certificates of Counsel with order
- Stipulations w/order
- Consent orders
- Emergency and/or Expedited Motions/Applications with order
- Motions to shorten notice and Motions to limit notice with an order.
Judge John T. Dorsey
Laura Haney – Judicial Assistant, Extension #2
Robert Cavello – Courtroom Deputy/Scheduling, Extension #3
5th Floor, Courtroom 5
Judge Craig T. Goldblatt
3rd Floor, Courtroom #7
Staff Information
Demitra Yeager – Judicial Assistant, Extension #2
Nickita Barksdale – Courtroom Deputy/Scheduling, Extension #3
Judge Karen B. Owens
6th Floor, Courtroom #3
(302)533-3183
Staff Information
Claire Brady – Judicial Assistant, Extension #2
Marquietta Lopez – Courtroom Deputy/Scheduling, Extension #3
Judge Thomas M. Horan
302-252-2888
3rd floor
Staff Information
Amanda Hrycak – Judicial Assistant, Extension #2
Amanda_Hrycak@deb.uscourts.gov
Danielle Gadson – Courtroom Deputy/Scheduling, Extension #3
Judge Brendan L. Shannon
6th Floor, Courtroom #1
Staff Information
Jill Walker – Judicial Assistant, Extension #2
Rachel Bello – Courtroom Deputy/Scheduling, Extension #3
302-252-2915
Judge J. Kate Stickles
5th Floor, Courtroom #6
Staff Information
Paula Subda – Judicial Assistant, Extension #2
Al Lugano – Courtroom Deputy/Scheduling, Extension #3
302-252-3820
Judge Mary F. Walrath
5th Floor, Courtroom #4
Staff Information
Catherine Farrell – Judicial Assistant, Extension #2
Laurie Capp – Courtroom Deputy/Scheduling, Extension #3
302-252-2929
Special Instructions:
Note: All remote hearings will be conducted entirely over Zoom and will require all participants to register in advance. Case participants who wish to attend a hearing remotely must register using the eCourtAppearances tool. The link will be provided on the hearing agenda, which will be filed on or before 12:00 PM (prevailing Eastern Time) two (2) business days prior to the hearing.
When registering, Case participants may choose to attend remotely through video or audio access. Please be aware that if you choose audio access and the proceedings involve witness testimony, you may be disconnected entirely from the hearing or moved to a waiting room and unable to hear that portion of the proceedings.
The deadline to register for remote attendance is 4:00 PM (prevailing Eastern Time) the business day before the hearing unless otherwise noticed. Once you register your appearance, a screen will appear that states “Thank you for registering your appearance in (Case number)(Case name).” An electronic invitation, with the relevant audio or video link, will be emailed to you prior to the hearing. Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration.
Please make sure to search for updated personal preferences and procedures for your assigned judge.
If you have already filed your bankruptcy petition and need information on the bankruptcy trustees, please follow this link. To understand the Delaware Bankruptcy Exemptions, please follow this link.
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Updated on June 20, 2025.