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Sussex County

Courts & Legal Offices in Sussex County

Most county-level courts for Sussex County are located on or near The Circle in Georgetown.

Office / Court Address Phone
Superior Court – Sussex County Sussex County Courthouse
1 The Circle, Suite 2
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-7055
Court of Common Pleas – Sussex County Sussex County Courthouse
1 The Circle, Suite 2
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5871
Family Court – Sussex County 22 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-7400
Justice of the Peace Court 3 – Georgetown
(extended hours court)
23730 Shortly Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5651
Justice of the Peace Court 14 – Georgetown 5 East Pine Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5770
Sussex County Prothonotary (Superior Court Clerk) Sussex County Courthouse, Room 214
1 The Circle, Suite 2
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-7055
Sussex County Sheriff Sussex County Courthouse
1 The Circle, Suite 2
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-7830

For official directions, parking details, and updated contact info, see: Delaware Courts – Hours & Locations .

Legal Services in Sussex County, Delaware | DelawareLegal

Legal Services in Sussex County, Delaware

Sussex County is the southernmost and geographically largest county in Delaware, home to approximately 245,000 residents. Known as Delaware's beach and agricultural heartland, it includes resort towns like Rehoboth Beach and historic communities such as Georgetown.

Quick Facts: Sussex County

Attribute Value
Population (2023 est.) ~245,402
County Seat Georgetown
Largest Town Seaford
Median Household Income ~$61,000
Total Area 1,196 sq mi
Founded 1683

Population, income, and area estimates are based on recent public data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other government sources.

Why Sussex County Residents Need Legal Protection

  • Real Estate & Property Law: Beach home purchases and vacation rental disputes.
  • Landlord-Tenant Issues: Seasonal rentals and security deposit conflicts.
  • DUI & Traffic Violations: High volume of summer beach traffic on Route 1.
  • Agricultural Law: Poultry industry contracts and environmental regulations.
  • Estate Planning: Retirees moving to Sussex need updated wills and trusts.

Cities & Communities in Sussex County

Seaford
Georgetown
Milford
Rehoboth Beach
Lewes
Bethany Beach
Dewey Beach
Fenwick Island
Millsboro
Laurel
Bridgeville
Delmar
Selbyville
Milton
Dagsboro

Demographics & Economy

Population Distribution

Seaford: ~8,500 (3.5%)
Georgetown: ~7,500 (3.1%)

Key Economic Sectors

  1. Tourism: Beach resorts, restaurants, and vacation rentals.
  2. Agriculture: Poultry (Perdue, Mountaire) and grain farming.
  3. Healthcare: Beebe Healthcare and TidalHealth.
  4. Real Estate: Residential development and vacation home sales.

Affordable Legal Protection for Sussex County Residents

Beach homeowners, retirees, and farmers deserve accessible legal help.

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