List of first women lawyers and judges in Delaware

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This is a list of the first women lawyer(s) and judge(s) in Delaware. It includes the year in which the women were admitted to practice law (in parentheses). Also included are women who achieved other distinctions such becoming the first in their state to graduate from law school or become a political figure.

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Firsts in Delaware's history

Law School

Lawyers

State judges

Federal judges

Assistant United States Attorney

Attorney General of Delaware

Deputy Attorney General

Political Office

Delaware State Bar Association

Firsts in local history

See also

Other topics of interest

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