Tara Riley
Year of Call: 2019
Tara Riley is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who specialises in
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.
Kenworthy’s Chambers are filled with some of the best Clerks and Counsel with respect to ability. I never have any hesitation instructing Counsel from Kenworthy’s Chambers for all crime matters. Each Counsel is always on the ball, no matter who you get.
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 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
Tara Riley's specialist area of practice is Criminal Law. She can be instructed in the full spectrum of criminal offences in the Crown Court, including sexual offences, drug offences, and serious violence.
Tara Riley
was a Senior Crown Prosecutor at the CPS from July 2021 to September 2023. She regularly
represents youth defendants in offences such as rape, knifepoint robbery,
serious sexual offences, and cases involving fatalities. She has a growing
reputation for dealing sensitively with young, vulnerable clients.
As a former
Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Tara is used to working in
a fast-paced environment. She accepts instructions on section 18 offences,
aggravated burglary, violent crimes, and more.
If you have a Crime case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Criminal Clerk Paul Mander on 0161 832 4036, email Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.
+ Notable Cases
- Secured an acquittal for a defendant charged with aggravated burglary in a Crown Court trial in Chester.
- Prosecuted Jonathan Kumar for grooming as reported in the MEN.
- A large scale multi-handed operation involving millions of pounds worth of vehicles being stolen in domestic burglaries where Tara Riley reviewed and made over 150 charges.
- Prosecuted extinction rebellion successfully in a case centering around a protest with Human Rights Act defences.
- Successfully prosecuted a serving Police Officer in a case which resulted in a conviction.
+ Qualifications
- Bar Practice Course (BPC).
- CPS full practicing certificate.
Contact Us
To check the availability of Criminal Barrister Tara Riley for your Crime case call our Criminal Clerk Paul Mander on 0161 832 4036, email Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.
