Katie Lord
Year of Call: 2020
Katie Lord is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who specialises in
Kenworthy's specialist Crime Team works endlessly for those in need of legal advice and advocacy; this is evidenced by the continued growth and improved quality of instructions the team is currently welcoming.
Kenworthy's Chambers offers ‘excellent counsel’ with expertise spanning a wide range of criminal matters.
Kenworthy's crime team is renowned for determined and fearless defence advocates, as well as fair and pragmatic prosecutors; the team's expertise extends over a range of areas including conspiracy, murder, serious sex offences and regulatory crime. The team has amassed a reputation on the Northern Circuit and nationally for dealing with complex and high-profile cases.
Criminal Law
Katie Lord's specialist area of practice is Criminal Law. She can be instructed in the full spectrum of criminal offences in the Crown Court, Magistrates' Court, and Youth Court, including sexual offences, drug offences, and serious violence.
Katie Lord was formerly a Senior Crown Prosecutor at the CPS, managing large caseloads from July 2021 to October 2025. Alongside her role as a reviewing lawyer, she regularly prosecuted as an advocate across the Youth Court, Magistrates’ Court, and Crown Court.
Criminal Barrister Katie Lord has a first-rate reputation for meticulous case preparation and has received judicial praise in court for her helpful approach. She is developing her defence practice utilising her knowledge of and understanding of Crown Court procedure.
As a former Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Katie is used to working in a fast-paced environment with police investigation teams, victims, and families, often providing early investigative advice on complex cases. She accepts instructions on violent crimes, non-RASSO sexual offences, firearms offences, and more.
If you have a Crime case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Criminal Clerks, Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, email Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, Greg@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.
+ Notable Cases
- Jake Balmforth manslaughter trial at Preston Crown Court [2025] – Criminal Barrister Katie Lord prosecuted Company Director Jake Balmforth for manslaughter after an outbreak of violence between rival football fans led to the death of Anthony Johnson.
- Felipe Figueiredo murder case [2024] - Criminal Barrister Katie Lord worked with the police to build a strong case against Felipe Figueiredo to present to the jury. They found him unanimously guilty of murdering Dylan Bragger, who sustained a minimum of 23 knife injuries.
+ Qualifications
- Bar Practice Course (BPC).
- CPS full practicing certificate.
Contact Us
To check the availability of Criminal Barrister Katie Lord for your Crime case, call our Criminal Clerks Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, e-mail Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, Greg@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.Latest Media
Introducing Kenworthy’s New Criminal Barrister Katie Lord
