Sunderland Coroner Area has a full-time Senior Coroner who is based at Sunderland City Hall, and 3 fee paid Assistant Coroners.

His Majesty’s Senior Coroner:
Derek Winter DL

HM Senior Assistant Coroner:
Karin Welsh

HM Assistant Coroners:
David Place
Andrew Hetherington

Coroner’s Officers:
Vicky Ross
Lily Hunter
Jessica Lee
Alison Leonard
Andrew Weighill

Deputy Coroner's Officer:
Leaza Cafferkey

Senior Personal Assistant to His Majesty’s Senior Coroner - Mrs Julia Laidler.

The Coroner’s Office is open 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs, Monday to Friday.

For information on how to get in touch, please Contact Us.