Judge Laura D. Hatcher

District of Delaware

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Judge Profile

Biography

Magistrate Judge Laura D. Hatcher has served as a full-time Magistrate Judge in the District of Delaware since May 1, 2023. She oversees the court's mediation program for civil cases and handles patent and non-patent scheduling matters.

The court's website does not provide biographical information, educational background, or career history prior to Judge Hatcher's appointment as Magistrate Judge.

Chambers

Courthouse: J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, 844 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-3555 Chambers: Room 2124, Unit 8 Courtroom: 2B Phone: (302) 573-5865

Chambers Staff

Courtroom Deputy: Keith Kincaid

Note: Delaware is a major patent and corporate litigation court. Judge Hatcher manages scheduling orders and procedural forms for patent and non-patent cases, and oversees the court's mediation program for civil cases.

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