Sens. Carper, Coons applaud confirmation of Judge Stark to federal circuit court

Press Release

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Tom Carper (both D-Del.), applauded the confirmation of Delaware's District Judge Leonard Stark to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In December, both senators introduced Judge Stark at his confirmation hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee and praised his character, work ethic, and temperament.

"From his service to the American people as an Assistant U.S. Attorney to his 12 years on the Delaware District Court, Judge Stark has earned the respect and admiration of the legal community and Americans across the country," said Senator Carper. "I'm confident that his judicial experience--particularly in the complex legal arena of patent law--makes him a perfect fit for this federal judgeship. He represents not only the best of what Delaware has to offer, but the best of public service in our nation. Today, the First State is proud we get to share a public servant like Judge Stark with our entire country."

"The broad bipartisan support for Judge Stark's confirmation is a testament to his keen legal mind and outstanding character," said Senator Coons. "Judge Stark has shown dedication and integrity throughout his tenure on the federal bench in Delaware, and I am confident his principled judgment and judicial reasoning will serve the Federal Circuit well."

Prior to graduating from Yale Law School, Judge Stark received both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Delaware, and studied as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. Since 2010, he has served as a District Judge for the U.S. District Court for Delaware, including as Chief Judge from 2014 to 2021.

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