Ciara McElvogue

Ciara exclusively defends and her practice covers the most serious criminal offences including, murder, conspiracy to murder, terrorism, causing or allowing the death of children, rape and serious child sexual offences including historic sexual offences, HMRC and banking fraud, human trafficking, firearms supply, drug importation and large-scale criminal conspiracies.

Ciara is highly sought after and conducts cases throughout the country. She has over 20 years experience representing defendants in complex criminal cases.

She is regarded by those who instruct her as an outstanding advocate. Her cross examination and closing speeches have been described as exceptional. In addition, she has an incredible work ethic and fights tirelessly for her clients.

Ciara is regularly instructed in cases involving vast quantities of complex medical, scientific and electronic evidence, and has experience of successfully cross-examining eminent medical and scientific experts.

She is noted for her experience in cases involving child neglect, including baby shaking murders as well as complex child sexual offences. Ciara is specialist vulnerable witness trained and regularly undertakes cases involving the cross examination of child and vulnerable witnesses, including those with severe mental health difficulties.

In addition, Ciara has undertaken regulatory cases on behalf of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).

Ciara is also called to the Bar of Northern Ireland.