Judge Charles E. Butler: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Jack A. Markell

Biography

The Hon. Charles E. Butler is a resident judge of the New Castle County Superior Court in Delaware. Butler was initially appointed to the bench by former Governor Jack Markell in 2012. He was subsequently named New Castle County Resident Judge by Governor John Carney on June 6, 2020, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Richard “Dick” Cooch.


Butler earned a B.A. in criminal justice from the University of Delaware in 1978. He then completed a J.D. at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1981.


After graduating from law school, Butler entered into private practice, working as an associate at Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis from 1981 to 1983. He spent the next two years serving as an Assistant District Attorney with the City of Philadelphia.


In 1985, Butler joined the Delaware Department of Justice, where he served as Deputy Attorney General until 1995. At that time, he returned to private practice. He worked as a partner at Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins (1995 to 2000) as well as a sole practitioner in Arizona (2000 to 2004) and Delaware (2004 to 2010). Then, in 2010, Butler resumed his duties at the Delaware Department of Justice. He served as Chief Deputy Attorney General until his appointment to the bench.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Charles E. Butler

On July 17, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 19, 2024

On July 16, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 19, 2024

On July 16, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2024

On July 13, 2024 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

DEBT / BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 16, 2024

On July 11, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2024

On July 10, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2024

On July 9, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 11, 2024

On July 3, 2024 a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 03, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

MORTGAGE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2024

On July 2, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 05, 2024

On July 1, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2024

On July 1, 2024 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

DEBT / BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 03, 2024

On June 27, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2024

On June 26, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2024

On June 26, 2024 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

DEBT / BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2024

On June 25, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 28, 2024

On June 25, 2024 a civil miscellaneous (other) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS (OTHER)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2024

On June 24, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2024

On June 24, 2024 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

DEBT / BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2024

On June 21, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 20, 2024 a mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

MECHANICS LIEN

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 18, 2024 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

DEBT / BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2024

On June 18, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2024

On June 17, 2024 a civil miscellaneous (other) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS (OTHER)

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2024

On June 17, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Charles E. Butler presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Charles E. Butler Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Charles E. Butler

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2024

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