Eleri Rees

Eleri Mair Rees (née Morgan; born 7 July 1953) is a Welsh judge. Since 18 June 2012, she has been the Resident Judge of Cardiff Crown Court and Recorder of Cardiff. She has been a circuit judge since 2002. She was called to the bar in 1975, and served as a Justices' clerk from 1983 to 1994 and as a stipendiary magistrate (later renamed District Judge (Magistrates' Courts)) between 1994 and 2002.

Early life and education Rees was born on 7 July 1953. She was educated at Ardwyn Grammar School, a grammar school in Aberystwyth, Wales. She studied law at the University of Liverpool, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

Legal career In 1975, Rees was called to the bar at Gray's Inn. Instead of practising as a barrister, she joined the Magistrates' Courts Service. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) in 1992. In 1998, she was additionally appointed an Assistant Recorder, a part-time circuit judge. On 23 April 2002, she was appointed a Circuit Judge. She has also been the Liaison Judge for the Welsh Language since 2002.

Personal life In 1975, the then Eleri Morgan married Alan Rees.