James Wolffe
- January 10, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Wolffe |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 20, 1962(1962-12-20) |
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Dumfries |
| Country | Scotland |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
James Wolffe Biography
| Name | James Wolffe |
| Birthday | Dec 20 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Dumfries |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
James Wolffe is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 20, 1962 in Dumfries, Scotland.
Walter James Wolffe QC (born 20 December 1962) is a senior Scottish lawyer who has served as Lord Advocate since 1 June 2016. From 2014 to 2016 he was Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, the professional body of the Scottish bar.
Wolffe married Sarah Poyntell LaBudde in 1987 who uses the judicial title of Lady Wolffe as she is a Senator of the College of Justice in the Supreme Courts of Scotland. They have two sons.
James Wolffe Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Wolffe is one of the richest Politician from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Wolffe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Wolffe was born in Dumfries on 20 December 1962 to Alexandra L. Graham and Antony C. Wolffe, MBE. He was educated at Gatehouse Primary School and then Kirkcudbright Academy. He studied at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with an honours degree in law and a diploma in legal practice. He then went on to Balliol College, Oxford to take a Bachelor of Civil Law degree.
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Facts & Trivia
Tabarie Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. James Wolffe celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.
Top Facts about James Wolffe
- James Wolffe was Lord Advocate of Scotland from 2016-2021.
- He oversaw the prosecution service and advised Scottish ministers.
- Wolffe led the Crown Office during high-profile cases such as Alex Salmond’s trial.
- He faced criticism for his handling of evidence in the Salmond case.
- Wolffe resigned in June 2021, citing personal reasons.
- During his tenure, there was a decrease in convictions for domestic abuse.
- The number of people prosecuted for hate crimes increased under Wolffe’s leadership.
- He supported reforming Scotland’s controversial not proven verdict system.
- Wolffe previously worked as a lawyer and served as an advocate depute.
- His resignation sparked debate over the role and independence of the Lord Advocate position in Scotland’s legal system.
Who is James Wolffe QC?
James Wolffe QC was formerly Dean of the Faculty of Advocates (the elected leader of the Scottish bar) 2014-16 and Lord Advocate (the senior Scottish Law Officer) 2016-21. As Lord Advocate, he was head of the systems of criminal prosecution and investigation of deaths in Scotland.
Who is the Lord Advocate for Scotland?
Incumbent The officeholder is one of the Great Officers of State of Scotland. The current Lord Advocate is Dorothy Bain QC , who was nominated by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in June 2021.
Who is Dorothy Bain QC married to?
The Right Honourable Dorothy Bain QC
Spouse(s)| Lord Turnbull
Alma mater| University of Aberdeen
Occupation| Advocate
Profession| Lawyer
What is the role of the solicitor general in Scotland?
Responsibilities. The Solicitor General is a Scottish Law Officer. The Solicitor General supports the Lord Advocate in the exercise of the Lord Advocate’s functions, and may exercise, as required, their statutory and common law powers.
How much do Scottish advocates earn?
Advocates based in the Procurator Fiscal Service as Advocate Depute can earn in the region of around £88,000 to £138,000 a year. Trained lawyers working for the Government Legal Service for Scotland (GLSS) can earn £47,000 a year, rising to around £58,000 a year with experience.