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Association of His Majesty's District Judges

Published 2010-07-27Last updated 2026-05-15

The Association of His Majesty’s District Judges represents all the district judges who exercise a civil and family jurisdiction in the county courts and district registries of the High Court throughout England and Wales.

Acting through its committee and officers, the association gives pastoral advice and assistance to its members. It also represents the district bench in varied discussions and meetings with the senior judiciary, HMCTS and many other organisations.


National committee

OfficersResponsibilities
DJ Andrea KeyserPresident
DJ Jake PrattSenior Vice President
DJ Teresa FossJunior Vice President
DJ Sophie HarrisonImmediate Past President
DJ Howard DaleyHonorary Secretary
DJ Victoria SolomonTreasurer
DJ Jon NapierAssistant Secretary

Circuit Representatives

NameCircuit
DJ Peter JordanLondon
DJ Lee McIlwaineMidlands
DJ Shefali TalukdarNorthern & Northern Ireland
DJ Robert AkersNorth East
DJ Lynn O’MalleySouth East (North)
DJ Amanda Buckley-ClarkeSouth East (South)
DJ Robert VernonWales
DJ Sara WhiteleySouth West