High Court Judges

• Which courts do you find them in?

  1 of the 3 High Court Divisions:

  1. King's Bench Division
  2. Chancery Division
  3. Family Division

  • (Potentially) Court of Appeal to assist Lord Justices with cases relating to their division.
• King's Bench Division Judges

  Handle high value contract and tort cases, but can also hear serious cases in the Crown Court.
• Chancery Division Judges

  Hear high value claims about business disputes and financial affairs.
• Family Division Judges

  Hear claims about divorce, distribution of assets and child welfare issues.
• Court of Appeal

  High Court Judges may also assist Lord Justices of Appeal with cases relating to their division.
• What makes someone eligible to be appointed?

  • 7 years experience as a barrister/solicitor
  • Been a circuit judge for at least 2 years
  • Most appointed have been practising barristers for over 20 years