Leonie Reynolds facts for kids

Leonie Reynolds was born on April 10, 1968. She is an important judge in Ireland. Since October 2016, she has been a Judge of the High Court. Before that, she served as a Judge of the Circuit Court from 2010 to 2016.

Early Life and Education

Leonie Reynolds is the daughter of Albert Reynolds. Her father was a very important person in Ireland. He served as the Taoiseach, which is like the Prime Minister of Ireland.

Leonie went to University College Dublin for her studies. She earned a degree there in 1989. After that, she studied law at the King's Inns. This is a special place where people train to become barristers. Barristers are lawyers who speak in court. Leonie became a barrister in 1993.

In 2005, Leonie Reynolds married Garret Baker. He is also a barrister.

Becoming a Judge

Leonie Reynolds started her career as a judge in January 2010. She was appointed to the Circuit Court. This court handles many different types of cases. These include criminal cases and civil disputes.

In July 2016, the Government of Ireland decided to suggest her for a new role. They wanted her to become a judge in the High Court. The President of Ireland then officially appointed her. The High Court deals with more serious and complex legal matters.

Important Roles in Court

From 2015 to 2016, Leonie Reynolds was a member of the Special Criminal Court. This court handles specific types of serious cases.

She also had a special role in the High Court. She was in charge of the Chancery List. This list includes cases about things like property and business law. It also deals with cases where people need fair solutions, not just strict legal rules.

As of 2021, she is in charge of the Jury and Garda Compensation lists. This means she oversees cases involving juries. She also handles cases where people seek compensation from the Gardaí. The Gardaí are Ireland's police force.