Aaron Almeida will begin at the work next week in the wake of Magistrate Jayne Basheer’s retirement.

Almeida has practiced in criminal law for 22 years and was principal of his own firm. He has also worked as Lead Advocacy Instructor with the College of Law in Adelaide.

Attorney-General Kyam Maher welcomed Almeida’s appointment.

“He is highly regarded by his peers in South Australia and has been named as one of Adelaide’s leading criminal lawyers for four consecutive years in the prestigious publication, Doyle’s Guide,” Maher said.