Max Riley-Gould is a Solicitor in our Crime department, based in our Reading office. As a Solicitor, Max represents clients through all stages of the Magistrates’ Court process, from police station representation through to first appearances, bail applications, trials, and sentencing hearings. He also represents clients at the police station and oversees litigation for Crown Court cases.
Max primarily works on Legal Aid cases. Prior to joining Reeds in 2022, Max worked for ten years in the charity sector, working for a number of human rights and international development charities.
Max Riley-Gould is highly organised and proactive, able to handle and progress cases with the utmost care. He is also an excellent communicator and able to provide excellent levels of client care on all the cases he is working on.
He is currently working towards duty solicitor accreditation.
Professional Qualifications
Police Station Accreditation Scheme – Cardiff University (2023)
CLAS Magistrates Court Qualification (Duty Solicitor Accreditation) – Cardiff University (2025)
Recent and notable cases
Max secured an acquittal for a defendant at Reading Magistrates’ Court who was charged with causing substantial criminal damage to the temporary accommodation they were staying in. The defendant in this case was a vulnerable student at the time of allegations.
Ongoing proceedings before Winchester Crown Court where the defendant had been charged with possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis).
Max secured an acquittal for a defendant at Reading Magistrates’ Court who was charged with assaulting a police officer. Max was able to successfully persuade the court that the client was not aware that he was being stopped by police officers due to medical issues related to his eyesight, meaning that his actions in self-defence were proportionate and reasonable.
Max secured an acquittal for a defendant at Reading Magistrates’ Court who was charged with assaulting hospital staff at the psychiatric ward he was being treated at. The court found that they could not be sure that the assaults took place.
Max was able to successfully persuade the Crown that it was not in the public interest to pursue a prosecution for breaching a Sexual Risk Order after it was shown that the order was in the process of being discharged at the time of the alleged breach.
Testimonials
'Exceptional. I received exceptional service from Max & Rob. Max was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, rapidly addressing any questions I had. Max kept me fully informed of all developments. Rob then represented me with a very professional approach keeping me at ease at all time. I highly recommend the both of them and was very pleased to have had them both represent me. Thank you.'
Client
'Professional, supportive and non-judgmental. What a great team. Thank you.'
'I highly recommend Reeds Solicitors. The service I received from Mr Max Riley - Gould was exceptional—professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. The solicitor took the time to explain everything clearly and guided me through the entire process. I felt supported and confident in their expertise. Thank you for your excellent service!'
Client
'Exceptional. I received exceptional service from Max & Rob. Max was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, rapidly addressing any questions I had. Max kept me fully informed of all developments. Rob then represented me with a very professional approach keeping me at ease at all time. I highly recommend the both of them and was very pleased to have had them both represent me. Thank you.'
Client
'Professional, supportive and non-judgmental. What a great team. Thank you.'
'I highly recommend Reeds Solicitors. The service I received from Mr Max Riley - Gould was exceptional—professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. The solicitor took the time to explain everything clearly and guided me through the entire process. I felt supported and confident in their expertise. Thank you for your excellent service!'
Client
'Exceptional. I received exceptional service from Max & Rob. Max was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, rapidly addressing any questions I had. Max kept me fully informed of all developments. Rob then represented me with a very professional approach keeping me at ease at all time. I highly recommend the both of them and was very pleased to have had them both represent me. Thank you.'
Client