Karen Robinson, who practiced in Dubbo for a number of years before becoming a magistrate in 2008, will now be sworn in as a judge.

Attorney General Mark Speakman said Ms Robinson had many years of experience as a solicitor, barrister and magistrate, and her knowledge and skills would be a huge asset for the District Court.

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"She has coordinated matters at Blacktown Local Court for the past three years, has sat in the Children's Court, and dealt with criminal and civil matters," he said.

"Her background includes court work in Sydney and regional NSW where she dealt with a wide range of offences."

Ms Robinson completed her law degree at the University of Sydney in 1991 and became a solicitor in Dubbo in private practice the following year.

She joined Legal Aid NSW in Dubbo in 2003, becoming acting Solicitor in charge.

She was called to the bar in 2008. She appeared in the District Court for trials, appeals and sentence matters and in the Local Court for hearings, pleas and sentences.

In 2013, Ms Robinson was elevated to the bench of the Local Court.

Magistrate Robinson is committed to legal education and sits on the Education Committee of the Local Court and regularly speaks to student groups and other court users in this role.

Ms Robinson will be sworn in to the District Court on June 15 and will replace Judge Ross Letherbarrow who retired from the District Court in March.