Carl Danberg
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| Carl C. Danberg | |
 Attorney General of Delaware |
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| Born | August 29, 1964 Silver Spring, Maryland |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara Snapp |
| Residence | Newark, Delaware |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Carl C. Danberg (born August 29, 1964) is an American lawyer from Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was the Attorney General of Delaware from 2005 to 2007. Upon leaving office as Attorney General, he was appointed as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction.
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[edit] Early life and family
Danberg was born August 29, 1964, in Silver Spring, Maryland, the son of James and Mary Lou Danberg. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware, and Widener University School of Law. He married Barbara Snapp, a fellow attorney. They have two daughters, reside in Newark, Delaware, and are members of St. John Roman Catholic Church there. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware, teaching constitutional law of criminal procedure, and a Major in the Judge Advocate General's Corp of the Delaware Army National Guard.
[edit] Professional career
Danberg was the Deputy Principal Assistant to the Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction for nearly ten years handling external affairs. He was responsible for community, legislative and media relations, managing victim services, budget preparation and drafting legislation as well as training and advising correction staff. Later he held the position of Chief Deputy Attorney General advising his predecessor on legal and management issues within the Delaware Department of Justice.
On December 7, 2005, he was appointed Attorney General of Delaware upon the resignation of M. Jane Brady to accept an appointment to the Delaware Superior Court. His office is elective, and he did not seek reelection for when his term expired in January 2007.
On January 3, 2007, he was nominated by Governor Ruth Ann Minner as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction to replace retiring Commissioner Stan Taylor. He took office upon confirmation by the State Senate.
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| Preceded by M. Jane Brady |
Attorney General of Delaware 2005–2007 |
Succeeded by Beau Biden |
[edit] Public offices
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1st. The State Attorney General takes office the third Tuesday of January and has a four year term.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
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| State Attorney General | Executive | Dover | December 7, 2005 | January 16, 2007 |
[edit] References
- Cohen, Celia. If Trouble Knocks, it’s not for Carl Danberg. Delaware Grapevine. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- Biography. State of Delaware. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- Biography. National Association of Attorneys General. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
[edit] Places with more information
- University of Delaware Library 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965.
- Newark Free Library 750 Library Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 731-7550.
- Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library 2nd and High St., Odessa, Delaware (302) 378-8838.
- Historical Society of Delaware 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161.
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