Rt. H.H. Mr. Valdis Foldats

Chief Magistrate (Retired)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • LL.B, University of Victoria, BC, Canada,1983
  • BA (Econ), University of Victoria, BC, Canada, 1980

BAR, JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE 

  • Sole Practitioner specializing in criminal work, Coroners’ Court and disciplinary matters,Yellowknife, Northern Territories, Canada, 1984-1999;
  • Registrar of Court of Appeal and Senior Deputy Clerk, Cayman Islands, 1999-2001;
  • Clerk of the Court, Cayman Islands, 2001 – 2011;
  • Acting Magistrate, Cayman Islands, 1996 – 2011;
  • Magistrate of the Summary Court of the Cayman Islands, 2011 – 2021;
  • Chief Magistrate of the Summary Court of the Cayman Islands, 2021 – 2024