Appointment of Resident Judge at Oxford Crown Court

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The Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Maria Lamb has been appointed as Resident Judge at Oxford Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 4 October 2024. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Maria Lamb well in her new role.

Background

HHJ Maria Lamb practised at the criminal bar on the Western Circuit for over 20 years, becoming a Recorder in Crime in 2005. She was appointed a Circuit Judge in January 2016, and has been based at Oxford Crown Court since 2018, where she has been serving as deputy Resident Judge.