Richard S. Gebelein

Richard S. Gebelein
Judge Richard S. Gebelein
International Judge on the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina
In office 2005–2006
Appointed by	Paddy Ashdown
Judge of the Delaware Superior Court
In office October 5, 1984 – August 31, 2005
Appointed by	Pete du Pont
40th Attorney General of Delaware
In office January 16, 1979 – January 18, 1983
Governor	Pete du Pont
Preceded by	Richard R. Wier Jr.
Succeeded by	Charles Oberly
Personal details
Born	(1946-06-08)June 8, 1946 Darby, Pennsylvania
Died	December 22, 2021(2021-12-22) (aged 75) Wilmington, Delaware
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	University of Pittsburgh (BS) Villanova University (JD)
Awards	Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Commendation Medal Achievement Medal
Military service
Branch/service	Delaware Army National Guard
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Operation Enduring Freedom War in Afghanistan

Richard Stephen Gebelein (June 8, 1946 – December 22, 2021) was an American politician and jurist who served as the Attorney General of Delaware from 1979 through 1983, as a judge on the Delaware Superior Court from 1984 through 2005, and as an international judge in the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was a member of the Republican Party.