Masters of the Bench

Tracey was born and grew up in the Cynon Valley in South East Wales. She graduated from the University of Buckingham in February 1987 with an LL.B. (Hons), attended the Inns of Court School of Law and was called to the Bar in 1988. After completing pupillage, she practised in general common law and then exclusively in crime at Mitre Court Chambers, London.  In 1994, Tracey moved to live in Shrewsbury and joined the West Mercia Crown Prosecution Service as a Senior Crown Prosecutor. In 1999, she joined St. Philips Chambers in Birmingham practising in criminal law. In 2005, Tracey returned home to Wales and joined chambers at 30 Park Place, Cardiff. In 2009, she became a Recorder sitting in crime on the Midland circuit. In 2016, Tracey was appointed as a Circuit Judge sitting in crime in Cardiff and Caernarfon. In 2021, she was appointed as a Senior Circuit Judge, the Resident Judge for Cardiff, Newport, and Merthyr Tydfil, and The Recorder of Cardiff. In her spare time, Tracey enjoys reading, dancing, gardening, and supporting Welsh rugby.