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Barrister

John Richards

Year of Call: 2015

John Richards is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who practices in
Criminal Law Administrative and Public Law Public Access

John Richards is a Criminal Barrister with over two decades of experience in Crime and Administrative and Public Law.

John Richards obtained the Higher Rights of Audience (HRA) qualification in 2010, allowing him to provide representation in the Crown Court, Court of Appeal and senior civil courts. Whilst working as a Solicitor Advocate John Richards completed agency and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) work.

Since leaving private practice and being called to the Bar in 2015 John has expanded his practice, defending and prosecuting in Crown Courts across the North of England, North Wales and The Midlands.

Criminal Law

John Richards specialises in Criminal Law having qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and obtained his Higher Rights (HRA) to qualify as a Solicitor Advocate in 2010.

As a Criminal Barrister, John Richards’ practice involves defending and prosecuting in Courts across the country, giving him an important perspective in knowing how to approach a case from both a defence and prosecution perspective.

Before being called to the Bar in 2015, John Richards worked in private practice as a defence specialist, where he would appear in the Crown Court daily and also appeared in the Royal Courts of Justice.

John Richards’ experience as a Solicitor impressed the importance of client care upon him. He is renowned for excellent communication and being able to talk to people from any background. Clients often describe him as extremely approachable.

Criminal Barrister John Richards is a qualified level 3 prosecutor. He also has expertise in serious fraud, burglary, assault, drugs conspiracies, and sexual offences.

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 [email protected], [email protected] or fill out our contact form.

Administrative and Public Law

John Richards has an extensive history of working on Prison Law cases for many Solicitors involving prisons across the country.

He is experienced in representing life and IPP (Imprisonment for Public Protection) offenders in parole hearings, adjudications, applications for recategorization of a prisoner release, and recall hearings following a breach of license condition.

If you have an Administrative and Public Law case call our Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.

Public Access

John Richards accepts Criminal Law instructions from the general public on a direct access basis for appropriate cases.

Please refer to the below pricing range for Public Access Barrister services. Prices are subject to case type, complexity and seniority or experience of the Barrister. Accurate quotes will be provided before work on the case begins.

Magistrates
Services Cost
Advice and Preparation (Hourly Rate): £75 to £200 + VAT
Court Attendance (Day Rate): £300 to £1000 + VAT
Conferences (Hourly Rate): £100 to £125 + VAT

Crown Court
Services Cost
Advice and Preparation (Hourly Rate): £100 to £250 + VAT
Trial Attendance (Day 1): £1000 to £4000
Trial Attendance (Additional days): £500 to £1500 + VAT
Conferences (Hourly Rate): £125 to £250 + VAT
Pre-Trial and Post-Trial hearings: £300 to £1000 + VAT

Court of Appeal & High Court
Services Cost
Advice and Preparation (Hourly Rate): £150 to £300 + VAT
Court Attendances (Day Rate): £1000 to £4000 + VAT
Conferences (Hourly Rate): £125 to £250 + VAT

*These price ranges are based on local courts; other courts will incur a travel
charge.

Please contact our Senior Criminal Clerk, Paul ([email protected]) for further information.


+ Notable Cases
  • Fraud case worth £40,000 (2022): We pleaded guilty on the day of the trial, got a suspended sentence of 24 months, suspended for 18 months.
  • R v P&P (2020): Successfully prosecuted a four-day appeal at Minshull St in an ‘air rage’ case involving two women assaulting an Air Steward. Press coverage from Magistrates.
  • R v Smith (2019): Secured a 12-month suspended sentence for 18 months for his client who pled guilty to stealing almost £13,000 worth of IT equipment from Greater Manchester Police.
  • R v B & ORS (2019): Defending in a four-week multi-handed rape trial at Manchester Crown Court, involving the sexual assault of girls in a care home.
  • R v H (2018): Prosecuted burglary of 100k stolen goods.
  • R v H (2016): Defended s grandfather accused of sexual assault against grandchildren at Chester Crown Court.
  • R v A (2016): Defended fraud and theft by a postman. Chester Crown Court.
  • R v T (2015): Defended allegation of sexual assault of a homeowner by a Contractor. Liverpool Crown Court.
+ Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Law Degree from The University of Glamorgan.
  • Legal Practice Certificate from The University of Glamorgan.
  • Police Station Representation Accreditation.
  • Solicitor Qualification.
  • Duty Solicitor Qualification.
  • Higher Rights Advocacy.
  • Level 3 Prosecutor.

Contact Us

To check the availability of Criminal Barrister John Richards for your Crime case call our Criminal Clerk Paul Mander on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], or fill out our contact form.

To find out the availability of Barrister John Richards for your Administrative and Public Law case call our Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.

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