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James Wolffe was born on 20 December, 1962 in Dumfries, Scotland, is a Former Lord Advocate; 2016–2021. Discover James Wolffe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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Advocate |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
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20 December, 1962 |
| Birthday |
20 December |
| Birthplace |
Dumfries, Scotland |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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James Wolffe Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is James Wolffe's Wife?
His wife is Lady Wolffe
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Lady Wolffe |
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2 sons |
James Wolffe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Wolffe worth at the age of 61 years old? James Wolffe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated James Wolffe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
Walter James Wolffe FSAScot FRIAS (born 20 December 1962) is a Scottish advocate who served as Lord Advocate from 2016 to 2021.
Walter James Wolffe was born on 20 December 1962 in Dumfries to Alexandra L. Graham and Antony Curtiss Wolffe MBE.
He attended Gatehouse of Fleet Primary School and then Kirkcudbright Academy.
Wolffe studied at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with an honours degree in law and a diploma in legal practice.
He then went on to study at Balliol College, Oxford to take a Bachelor of Civil Law degree.
Wolffe trained as a solicitor at a commercial firm in Edinburgh.
After qualifying, he worked as Legal Assistant to the Lord President of the Court of Session.
Wolffe married Sarah Poyntell LaBudde, in 1987, a Senator of the College of Justice in the Supreme Courts of Scotland.
After working for a year at Parliament House, Wolffe was admitted as an advocate in 1992.
He served as First Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government from 2002 to 2007.
Wolffe took silk in 2007, earning the post nominal of QC.
He spent ten years practicing in commercial and public law, before serving as full-time prosecutor as Advocate Depute at the High Court of Justiciary from 2007 to 2010.
Wolffe has been instructed for cases at all levels, including the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the European Court of Human Rights.
He has been called to the bar of England & Wales in 2013.
Wolffe was elected Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates in February 2013.
He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Advocates from 2014 to 2016, and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates from 2013 to 2014.
In February 2014, he was elected Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, replacing Richard Keen.
Wolffe was the winner of an election defeating Gordon Jackson QC, Andrew Smith QC and Alan Summers QC.
Wolffe is the first Dean to be elected by an electronic vote.
Following his election he responded: "It is a great honour to be elected by the Faculty as its Dean. The people of Scotland have been well served by the independent Bar throughout its existence. I look forward to leading the profession during the next chapter of its history."
On 31 May 2016 the Scottish Government announced that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had recommended Wolffe to the Scottish Parliament for appointment as Lord Advocate by the Queen.
His appointment was confirmed by the Scottish Parliament on 1 June 2016.
In 2020, Wolffe informed the Scottish Government of his intention to step down as Scotland's Lord Advocate after the May 2021 Scottish Parliament election.
Prior to Nicola Sturgeon's re-election as First Minister, it was confirmed that both Wolffe and Solicitor General Alison Di Rollo, would resign as Scotland's law officers.
Wolffe had the following wards and honours:
