Judge Andrea L. Rocanelli - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Andrea L. Rocanelli is a judge for the New Castle County Superior Court in Delaware. Rocanelli was initially appointed to the Court of Common Pleas by former Governor Jack Markell on April 21, 2009. She was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court by Governor Markell on June 5, 2013, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Jerome O. Herlihy.

Over the course of her judicial career, Rocanelli served as the presiding judge of the Unified Mental Health Court for the Superior Court and the Court of Common Pleas in New Castle County. She led the Court of Common Pleas’ Drug Diversion Program and co-founded a Delaware coalition with community health and law enforcement leaders to identify alternative approaches to addressing prostitution. Rocanelli has also held assignments on the Permanent Advisory Committee of the Delaware Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct, the Delaware Commission on Continuing Education, and the Permanent Advisory Committee on the Delaware Uniform Rules of Evidence.

Rocanelli earned a B.A. from Boston College in 1986. She then completed a J.D. at Harvard Law School in 1989.

After graduating from law school, Rocanelli worked as an attorney in private practice in Boston. Several years later, she relocated to Delaware, where she joined Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell. Rocanelli was then named Chief Counsel of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel for the Delaware Supreme Court, a position she held until her appointment to the bench.

Her memberships have included the Delaware State Bar Association Committee on Access to Justice in CCP Consumer Debt Collection Actions as well as the Committee on Diversity. She has served as president of the Rodney Inn of Court (2013 to 2015).

She is a recipient of the Judicial Partnership Award from the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (2013) and the Women’s Leadership Award from the Delaware Bar Association (2010).

Rocanelli is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Andrea L. Rocanelli

KNITEC INC. VS DIAMOND STATE HOTEL XXXIX OWNER LLC

On October 1, 2021 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Oct 01, 2021

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

MARQUES HAYMAN V. GEICO ADVANTAGE INSURANCE COMPAN

On July 1, 2021 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Jul 01, 2021

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Dismissal

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New Castle County, DE

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PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

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Torts

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Automobile

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Aug 30, 2022

NIGEL A CAMPBELL V STATE OF DELAWARE KATHLEEN JENN

On May 6, 2021 a civil miscellaneous (other) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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May 06, 2021

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Closed

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CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS (OTHER)

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Aug 30, 2022

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INS. CO. V. KOUROSH NAJIMI, E

On May 4, 2021 an interpleader case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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May 04, 2021

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Dismissal

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INTERPLEADER

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Aug 30, 2022

LOREE A. KEELER V. WAYNE L. BRINEY, REBECCA CLAIRM

On April 19, 2021 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Apr 19, 2021

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Consolidation

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PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

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Torts

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Automobile

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Aug 30, 2022

SCM COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, LLC V. AVDAVY, L.L.C. A

On March 5, 2021 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Mar 05, 2021

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Dismissal

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Aug 29, 2022

BARTON, DONNA V. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY

On March 4, 2021 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Mar 04, 2021

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Consolidation

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PERSONAL INJURY

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Aug 30, 2022

CITY OF WILMINGTON V LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE

On February 26, 2021 a certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Andrea L. Rocanelli presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2021

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Dismissal

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CERTIORARI

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Aug 30, 2022

CHRISTINA GREEN-MORRIS V. LEEANNA MARIE FURNESS

On February 12, 2021 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Feb 12, 2021

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Dismissal

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PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

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Torts

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Aug 30, 2022

TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. V. BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION

On February 11, 2021 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Feb 11, 2021

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC VS GRACE E. MEDO

On February 5, 2021 a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Feb 05, 2021

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Judgment (Other)

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MORTGAGE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Aug 30, 2022

CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC. VS TONYA SAYLES

On February 2, 2021 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Feb 02, 2021

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Judgment (Other)

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Nov 10, 2023

JACOB REECE V. DEREK HESTERA

On January 21, 2021 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Jan 21, 2021

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Dismissal

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PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

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Aug 30, 2022

MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. V. WESLEY GARDENS CORP.

On January 6, 2021 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Jan 06, 2021

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 30, 2022

LAUREE B. PITTMAN V. SUNNY K & S EXPRESS INC., ET

On December 31, 2020 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Dec 31, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

KELI NICHOLS V. BRYAN MENESES, ET AL.

On December 23, 2020 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Dec 23, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

JULIANNA KING V. ANITA COUNTERMAN

On December 21, 2020 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Dec 21, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

CHARLES JONES VS. JACK LUCAS

On December 10, 2020 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Andrea Rocanelli presiding.

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Dec 10, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

STANFORD, NYAIR V. LAMOTTE S. CHANDLER

On December 8, 2020 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Dec 08, 2020

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Dismissal

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PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

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Aug 30, 2022

SANDRA DELANE V JEFFREY RODENT ADAMS

On December 7, 2020 a civil miscellaneous (other) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Dec 07, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN V. NEUROSIGMA, INC.

On December 4, 2020 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Andrea L. Rocanelli presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

MIDFIRST BANK VS. CHARLES S. KNOTHE, ESQUIRE AS PE

On December 3, 2020 a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Dec 03, 2020

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Judgment (Other)

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MORTGAGE

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Property

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Aug 30, 2022

ARMSTRONG, RICHARD S., ET UX. V. GEICO CHOICE INS.

On December 3, 2020 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Dec 03, 2020

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Dismissal

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PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

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Aug 30, 2022

LANE, PAMELA A., ET UX. V. APPOQUINIMINK SCHOOL DI

On November 24, 2020 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge ROCANELLI, ANDREA L presiding.

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Nov 24, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2022

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About

Andrea L. Rocanelli
Current Appointment New Castle County Superior Court	New Castle County Superior Court
Education B.A., Boston College - 1986 J.D., Harvard Law School - 1989	B.A., Boston College - 1986 J.D., Harvard Law School - 1989

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	DE - New Castle County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (302) 255-0654
Fax:	+1 (302) 255-2273

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Associate	Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell	New Castle County, Delaware
Chief Counsel	Office of Disciplinary Counsel for the Delaware Supreme Court	New Castle County, Delaware
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	New Castle County, Delaware