Robert Rinder

Robert Rinder was born Robert Michael Rinder on May 31, 1978, in Westminster, London, England, UK. He was raised in Southgate and attended Osidge Primary School, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, and the National Youth Theatre. He pursued higher education at the University of Manchester, where he studied politics and modern history, graduating with first-class honors. Rinder was called to the bar in 2001, beginning his pupillage at 2 Paper Buildings and later becoming a tenant at 2 Hare Court. His legal practice focused on international fraud, money laundering, and various financial crimes. Notable cases include prosecutions related to the murders of Leticia Shakespeare and Charlene Ellis in 2003, and the defense of British servicemen facing manslaughter charges after incidents in Iraq. From 2010, he has been involved in investigations and prosecutions concerning bribery, corruption, and fraud in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

In 2014, Rinder transitioned into television, hosting the reality courtroom series “Judge Rinder” on ITV, a show that ran until 2020. This program showcased his legal acumen and distinctive style, earning him recognition for his cross-examination skills. He also presented “Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories,” which reconstructed real crimes, and hosted “Raising the Bar” on BBC Radio 5 Live. In addition to his legal and television work, Rinder is a respected writer. He began writing a legal column for “The Sun” in 2014 and released his book, “Rinder Rules,” in 2015. He also became a columnist for the London “Evening Standard” in 2017. His debut novel, “The Trial,” became a #1 Sunday Times bestselling author in 2023, followed by “The Suspect” in 2024 and “The Protest” in June 2025, all achieving Sunday Times bestseller status.

His television career expanded with shows like “The Rob Rinder Verdict” for Channel 4 starting in 2019, and appearances on “Celebrity Gogglebox” in 2020. He also presented the acclaimed BBC One documentary “My Family, the Holocaust and Me” in November 2020, which explored the Holocaust experiences of Jewish families. In 2022, Rinder became a regular host on ITV’s “Good Morning Britain.” He also fronted “Rob Rinder’s Interrogation Secrets” for Crime & Investigation UK and became the co-host of “Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby.” In 2024, he co-presented “Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour” on BBC Two, winning a BAFTA for Best Factual Entertainment, and in 2025, he presented “Britain Behind Bars” for Channel 4 and “Rich Times, Poor Times” for Channel 5. His contributions to Holocaust education and awareness led to his appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours. He has also received honorary degrees from Southampton Solent University and University College London.