Martina Baxter
Martina Baxter is a judge at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, known for her firm approach to cases involving domestic violence. In a recent ruling, she described the assault committed by former garda Trevor Bolger as 'egregious' and emphasized the need for appropriate sentencing, highlighting the seriousness of spousal abuse.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Martina Baxter presided over the hearing where Harte attempted to address issues with evidence from a different trial.
Behaviour of Dublin teacher who abused 32 boys ‘swept under the carpet’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-17
Judge Martina Baxter sentenced Gerry Nevin for the assault.
Irish Rail ticket inspector says assault by passenger ‘made me afraid of trains’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Judge Martina Baxter suspended Trevor Bolger's three-month sentence on strict conditions.
Gardaí investigated how Irish Times reporter learned of domestic violence charge against member – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Judge Martina Baxter suggested putting the matter back for drug testing.
Who were the Dublin rioters? What 82 prosecutions tell us about the unrest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19
Judge Martina Baxter gave Trevor Bolger a three-month sentence, which she suspended in full on strict conditions.
Garda who assaulted his wife avoids prison with suspended sentence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Judge Martina Baxter presided over the case of Leanne Kelly.
Woman who set fire to bus during Dublin riots jailed for six years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Judge Martina Baxter described the facts of the case as harrowing and tragic during the sentencing of Jake Kelly.
Man who left dead friend in crashed car jailed for more than six years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Judge Martina Baxter commended the complainant after she finished her statement.
Man who groped teenager in Dublin supermarket jailed for one year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Judge Martina Baxter imposed a two-year detention on the teenager.
Teen who ‘bullied and traumatised’ victim he met on bus jailed for two years for false imprisonment – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Martina Baxter is the judge who presided over the case against Joseph Thorpe.
Former football coach to be sentenced for indecent assault of boy over 50 years ago – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Judge Martina Baxter described the assault as egregious and addressed the need for probation assistance.
Former wife of garda ‘lost everything’ after he carried out ‘protracted assault’ on her – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
