Katy Rafter appointed as District Judge

Katy Rafter appointed as District Judge

16 April 2025

KBW Chambers congratulates Katy Rafter on her appointment as a full time District Judge.

Katy was called to the Bar in 2005. She is well known as a specialist criminal practitioner on the North Eastern Circuit with many of her cases receiving media coverage. She previously sat as a Deputy District Judge alongside her criminal practice.

We wish Katy the very best of luck and thank her for many years of immeasurable excellence. She will no doubt be a fine addition to the judicial bench.

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