Security note: For security reasons it is essential that correspondence to Judiciary - whether serving or retired at their private addresses should omit all reference to their Judicial rank. Plain or double envelopes must be used.
The tables below show you how to address Northern Ireland Judges and members of the Bar verbally and in writing.
- Lord Chief Justice
- Court of Appeal
- High Court
- County Court Judges
- Recorders of Belfast and Londonderry
- Resident Magistrates
- Masters
- District Judges
- The Bar
Lord Chief Justice
Lord Chief Justice is a Privy Counsellor.
| Address (in correspondence) | Dear... |
|---|---|
|
The Right Honourable |
Lord Chief Justice |
| The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland Retirement | Normal title in private capacity |
Court of Appeal
High Court
County Court Judges
| Address (in correspondence) | Dear... |
|---|---|
| His Honour Judge Doe (QC where appropriate) | Judge |
| Her Honour Judge Doe (QC where appropriate) | Judge |
| Retired: His Honour John Doe/Her Honour Jane Doe | Judge |
Please note: Forenames are not inserted unless there are two judges with the same or similar surname, in which case the junior judge of the two uses his forename and surname.
Recorders of Belfast and Londonderry
| Address (in correspondence) | Dear... |
|---|---|
|
His Honour Judge Doe QC |
Recorder |
|
Recorder of Belfast/Londonderry In retirement |
As retired circuit judge, i.e. Judge |
Resident Magistrates
| Address (in Correspondence) | Dear... |
|---|---|
|
William Doe Esq. RM |
Mr Doe |
| Henry Doe Esq. QC. RM | Mr Doe |
| In retirement | No title |