JudiAnn Edwards

Attorney-at-Law • Digital Forensics & cybercrime practitioner

Meet the Attorney

A Career Built on Excellence

Called to the Jamaican Bar in 2014. Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours (UWI) and Legal Education Certificate with Merit (Norman Manley Law School).

Ms. Edwards began her career as a Clerk of Courts in St. Thomas before entering legal practice and rising to senior leadership roles in the legal sector.

At the DPP's Office, Ms. Edwards headed the Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics Unit and served as Deputy Head of the Financial Crimes Unit.

She has appeared across every level of Jamaica's court system, including in several landmark matters — among them the first lottery scamming case tried before a jury in Jamaica.

She has participated in international legal cooperation efforts, including treaty negotiations and international training programmes.

She has also served as an Adjunct Law Lecturer at UWI and Norman Manley Law School, teaching criminal law, evidence, and legal procedure.

She currently provides advisory and training services to international organisations and NGOs as a Digital Forensics and cybercrime practitioner.

Education Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) — University of the West Indies
Legal Education Certificate (Merit) — Norman Manley Law School

Called to the Bar Jamaican Bar — 2014

Former Roles Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions
Head, Cybercrimes & Digital Forensics Unit (DPP)
Deputy Head, Mutual Legal Assistance & Financial Crimes Unit

International UN Cybercrime Convention Delegate (Jamaica)
Jamaica–Canada Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty Negotiator
International conferences & negotiations: Austria, USA, Vietnam, France, Spain, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Canada, Barbados, Dominican Republic

Legal Education Adjunct Law Lecturer & Tutor — University of the West Indies
Tutor — Norman Manley Law School
Subjects: Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, Legal Procedure

Cybercrime Investigations & Prosecution
Digital Forensic Evidence (DNA, Cell Site, Fingerprint, Digital)
Financial Fraud & Anti-Money Laundering

Career Journey

A Decade of Legal Leadership

2014

Norman Manley Law School

Called to the Jamaican Bar

LLB First Class Honours (UWI) and LEC with Merit (Norman Manley Law School). Called to the Bar among the top graduates of her cohort.

Clerk of Courts

Two years across criminal, family, and traffic divisions of the St. Thomas Parish Courts.

2014
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St. Thomas Parish Courts

2016

Office of the DPP

Crown Counsel → Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions

Rose through senior legal roles, leading complex proceedings across all levels of Jamaica's court system — including several landmark trials.

Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions

Led dedicated legal units in cybercrime, digital forensics, and financial crime at a senior level.

Senior

Office of the DPP — Jamaica

Intl.

United Nations & Bilateral Treaties

UN Cybercrime Convention Delegate & Treaty Negotiator

Negotiated the UN Cybercrime Convention and Jamaica–Canada MLAT as part of the Jamaican delegation. Represented Jamaica in Austria, USA, Vietnam, France, Spain, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Dominican Republic.

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UWI & Norman Manley Law School

Adjunct Law Lecturer & Tutor

Served as an Adjunct Law Lecturer and Tutor at the University of the West Indies and Norman Manley Law School — contributing to the training of law students and legal practitioners in criminal law, law of evidence, and legal procedure.

Digital Forensics and cybercrime practitioner providing advisory and training to international organisations. Private practice through JK Edwards Law.

Now

JK Edwards Law & Consultancy

International Experience

Representing Jamaica on the World Stage

Ms. Edwards has attended international conferences, treaty negotiations, and training programmes across eight countries on behalf of Jamaica.

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Austria

UN / UNODC Conferences

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United States

Training & Negotiations

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Vietnam

UN / UNODC Conferences

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France

Training & Conferences

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Spain

Training

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Barbados

Regional Engagement

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Dominican Republic

Regional Engagement

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Canada

MLAT Treaty Negotiations

Why Choose JK Edwards Law

What Sets Us Apart

Proven Track Record

From landmark jury trials to UN treaty negotiations, Ms. Edwards brings a level of experience and credibility that is rare in private legal practice in Jamaica.

Digital Forensics Expertise

One of the few attorneys in Jamaica with deep, hands-on experience in cybercrime law, digital forensic evidence, and financial crimes — a critical edge in today's complex legal landscape.

Client-Centred Counsel

Every client receives direct, personal attention. Ms. Edwards is known for clear communication, strategic thinking, and genuine dedication to the people she represents.