Adam Patrick Kimber SC (1969) is a judge of the South Australian District Court,[1] formerly a prominent South Australian criminal barrister. He was the Director of Public Prosecutions of South Australia between 2012 and 2019.[2]

Adam Kimber
Director of Public Prosecutions (SA)
In office
2012–2019
PremierJay Weatherill
GovernorRear Admiral Kevin Scarce
Hieu Van Le
Preceded byStephen Pallaras QC
Succeeded byMartin Hinton QC
Personal details
Born
Adam Patrick Kimber

(1969-09-30) 30 September 1969 (age 55)
North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Parent(s)Richard Kimber
Carlien Kimber
EducationSaint Ignatius' College, Adelaide
Alma materUniversity of Adelaide
OccupationDirector of Public Prosecutions
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1987-2003Adelaide University Cricket Club
1996/97South Australia
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 2
Runs scored 54
Batting average 13.50
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 27
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 3/0
Source: Cricinfo, 13 December 2016

Education & Career

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Kimber was educated at Saint Ignatius' College, Adelaide where he completed matriculation in 1986 with a score "in the high 400s".[2] The next year he commenced an Arts/Law degree at the University of Adelaide, graduating from the Law School in 1993 with a LLB (Hons).[3]

Following graduation, he spent 15 months working as an associate to Chief Justice Len King until April, 1995. Whilst working at Wallmans solicitors, he was approached by Paul Rofe to join the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Rofe said he had poached Kimber because he had recognised his potential while he was Chief Justice King's associate.[3]

Personal life

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Kimber was an excellent grade cricketer, captaining the Adelaide University Cricket Club.[4] During the 16 years he played for the club, he won three A grade premierships.[5] During this time he also played two matches for South Australia where he was the 538th person to represent the state.[6]

Adam still enjoys a close relationship with the Adelaide University Cricket Club as its president.

References

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  1. ^ Australia, Premier of South (6 August 2020). "New appointment to the District Court". Premier of South Australia. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Up close and personal with Mr Prosecutor". Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  3. ^ a b "The University of Adelaide - Adam Kimber appointed SA Director of Public Prosecutions". www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  4. ^ "The Blacks –  » A Grade Captains". aucc.edu.au. Archived from the original on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  5. ^ "lumen -- From cricket pitch to the courts". www.adelaide.edu.au. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  6. ^ "The Blacks –  » SA Representatives". aucc.edu.au. Archived from the original on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
Legal offices
Preceded by Director of Public Prosecutions (SA)
2012 - 2019
Incumbent