Nicole Stoneham Appointed As 5th Magistrate
His Excellency the Governor Sir Richard Gozney, after consulting with Chief Justice Ian Kawaley, has appointed Bermudian Ms. Nicole Stoneham to be Bermuda’s 5th Magistrate effective April 16, 2012.
Ms. Stoneham has served as a Temporary Magistrate sitting in the Family Court for the last two years and her temporary position has now been made permanent.
Born in Bermuda, she attended Purvis Primary School, Warwick Academy and the Bermuda High School for Girls. After obtaining a BA Degree in English Literature from Dalhousie University in Canada in 1987, she obtained a Bachelor of Laws Degree [LLB Hons] from Buckingham University in England in 1991.
Ms. Stoneham was called to the Bar of England & Wales [Grays Inn] in 1992 and to the Bermuda Bar in 1993.
Prior to her appointment to the Bench in 2010, Ms. Stoneham’s legal experience embraced a mix of public and private legal service, including litigation experience as Crown Counsel in the Attorney-General’s Chambers [1995-2000] and with Trott & Duncan [1993-1994] and Milligan-Whyte & Smith [2000-2002].
The Chief Justice and the Senior Magistrate both acknowledge the support of the Secretary of the Cabinet in the creation of an additional post necessary to enable the Family Court in particular and the Magistrates’ Court generally to effectively handle their workflows which have increased significantly in recent years.
Congratulations Ms. Stoneham – may the Lord be your guide.
you go girl!
Congratulations Ms. Stoneham, have observed and experienced your achievements and you handle them well with great courtesy!!
Congratulations Nicky! Sending lots of love and support your way.
Congrats to you Nicky!!!!!!
Congratulations Nicole
I am so proud of Magistrate Stoneham. I’ve been in her court room and I’ve seen first hand her professionalism.
Congrates Ms. Stoneham. Working with you back then was a pleasure and I know you will be a great judge. Wishing you all the best to you and your family ..
Congratulations Ms. Stoneham.
Congrats Nic!
Well done ! Congratulations…..
wonderful person and very deserving…Congratulations
Good Girl Amen
Congratulations!
Congrats Magistrate Stoneham! Very happy for you.
Congratulations Nicole!!!
As Papa Bean Smiles , knowing already of the great things yet to come ….
Congratulations. Miss Stoneham and all the very best to you..
Well done Nichole! I’m not surprised at all, except at how long it took…God Bless you and all the best!
Congratulations Nicole we are very proud of you and wish you all the best. Mario & Fam………….
Nicole has been an asset to the Family Court, providing impartial judgements – all are treated fairly, both mothers and fathers and everyone is able to speak their side of the story. This appointment, in my opinion is long overdue and very much deserved. Congratulations Nic! I’m so happy for you!
Congratulations Magistrate Stoneham!
Congratulations Ms. Stoneham. Best of luck, keep climbing the ladder.