Leonard L. Williams Justice Center
BACKGROUND-THE HONORABLE JUDGE LEONARD L. WILLIAMS
The Honorable Judge Leonard L. Williams was born and reared in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Howard High School, the University of Delaware, and Georgetown School of Law. In 1959 he became a lawyer as a member of the District of Columbia Bar and the Delaware Bar.
He then began a stellar legal career under the tutelage of Louis L. Redding, Esq. who conveyed to him the following advice: "Be prepared, dress appropriately, be respectful and compete at the highest level." When the torch was passed to Judge Williams his community and civic involvements in fields such as civil rights, housing, employment, public accommodations and education demonstrated his readiness.
Early in his life he witnessed a robbery and was required to appear in Municipal Court as a witness and upon his arrival he was informed that "Coloreds" could not sit on the left side. These same courtrooms became the locations where he served as Chief Prosecuting Attorney followed by a thirty-two year career as a Municipal Court Judge.
He believed that the real work in the legal profession was in the trenches. He applied his talents and skills to enhance the quality of life for others. He has encouraged young lawyers to become more involved and act with commitment and vigor resolving those issues which are negatively affecting the community. He was a standard-bearer with an office located on the portion of King Street known as "Lawyers Row."
In recognition of his predisposition for giving back and rendering public service he has received numerous honors, citations, awards and accolades.
In December of 1997, in Judge Williams' honor, the Wilmington City Council passed Ordinance No. 97-097 requiring any Courthouse in the area bounded by 4th Street, Walnut Street, the vacated 6th Street, and King Street to be known as the "Leonard L. Williams Justice Center."
There is widespread appreciation for the life and accomplishments of the late Judge Leonard L. Williams, a remarkable man.
The Honorable Judge Leonard L. Williams was born and reared in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Howard High School, the University of Delaware, and Georgetown School of Law. In 1959 he became a lawyer as a member of the District of Columbia Bar and the Delaware Bar.
He then began a stellar legal career under the tutelage of Louis L. Redding, Esq. who conveyed to him the following advice: "Be prepared, dress appropriately, be respectful and compete at the highest level." When the torch was passed to Judge Williams his community and civic involvements in fields such as civil rights, housing, employment, public accommodations and education demonstrated his readiness.
Early in his life he witnessed a robbery and was required to appear in Municipal Court as a witness and upon his arrival he was informed that "Coloreds" could not sit on the left side. These same courtrooms became the locations where he served as Chief Prosecuting Attorney followed by a thirty-two year career as a Municipal Court Judge.
He believed that the real work in the legal profession was in the trenches. He applied his talents and skills to enhance the quality of life for others. He has encouraged young lawyers to become more involved and act with commitment and vigor resolving those issues which are negatively affecting the community. He was a standard-bearer with an office located on the portion of King Street known as "Lawyers Row."
In recognition of his predisposition for giving back and rendering public service he has received numerous honors, citations, awards and accolades.
In December of 1997, in Judge Williams' honor, the Wilmington City Council passed Ordinance No. 97-097 requiring any Courthouse in the area bounded by 4th Street, Walnut Street, the vacated 6th Street, and King Street to be known as the "Leonard L. Williams Justice Center."
There is widespread appreciation for the life and accomplishments of the late Judge Leonard L. Williams, a remarkable man.
