President Obama today nominated State Prosecutor Richard G. Andrews to the U.S. District Court for Delaware. Senator Coons applauded the move, saying in a statement this afternoon:
“Delaware’s courts are known for their excellence, particularly in specialized fields like patent litigation, and in a court as small as ours, every vacancy matters. It’s been five years since Delaware has had a full complement of judges on the District Court, putting an undue burden on the other judges forced to carry an increased caseload. The nomination of Richard Andrews will ensure that Delaware continues to play its important role in the protection of American innovation. Mr. Andrews’ experience as a state prosecutor and in the U.S. Attorney’s office shows his commitment to serving the people of Delaware and makes him particularly well qualified to serve on the bench. I look forward to helping move his nomination through the Judiciary Committee and working with Senator Carper to ensure a swift and smooth confirmation.”
A little on Andrews’ resume:
Richard G. Andrews is the State Prosecutor for Delaware, a position he has held since 2007. As the State Prosecutor, Andrews oversees the Criminal Division of the Delaware Department of Justice. From 1983 to 2006, Andrews worked for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware as an Assistant United States Attorney. During his 23-year tenure in that office, Andrews served as Chief of the Criminal Division, First Assistant United States Attorney, and acting United States Attorney. From 1981 to 1982, Andrews clerked for the Honorable Collins J. Seitz of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Andrews received his J.D. in 1981 from University of California at Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law and his B.A. in 1977 from Haverford College.