Aaron Almeida is set to begin work with the court next week, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Magistrate Jayne Basheer.

Over the past 22 years, Mr Almeida has practiced in criminal law – and most recently was the principal of his own firm, Almeida and Associates.

He has also worked as Lead Advocacy Instructor with the College of Law in Adelaide.

Mr Almeida is due to begin work as a Magistrate on Monday.