Criminal Law Jobs in Bristol

There are 21 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Bristol, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 9 boutique or high street, 4 mid-size, and 8 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Bristol. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,500
£30,000 – £45,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,000
£39,500 – £60,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£66,500
£51,500 – £87,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£40,000
£33,500 – £48,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£54,000
£44,000 – £65,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£75,000
£58,500 – £98,500

Non-qualified roles

These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,500
£25,000 – £28,500
3–5 years£30,000
£27,500 – £33,000
5+ years£32,500
£29,500 – £36,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£24,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£27,000
£25,000 – £29,000
5+ years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,500

Criminal Law Firms in Bristol

These firms are registered with the SRA for criminal law in Bristol. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Abr Solicitors Limited

Also known as Clarion Advocates

Bristol

A

Allen Hoole Limited

Bristol

B

Birketts LLP

Bristol

B

Bobbetts MacKan

Bristol

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Bristol

C

Commons Law Community Interest Company

Also known as Commons

Bristol

D

Dac Beachcroft Claims Limited

Also known as 8 Dac Beachcroft Buildings

Bristol

E

Elite Solicitors Limited

Bristol

F

Fountain Solicitors Limited

Bristol

K

Kelcey & Hall

Bristol

K

Kidwells Law Solicitors Limited

Bristol

P

Poole Alcock LLP

Bristol

R

Reeds Solicitors LLP

Bristol

R

Richard Nelson LLP

Also known as Skiddaw Legal Consultancy Ltd, Keepmedriving, Aps Law Limited, Gillbanks Family Law, Medic Assistance Scheme, Lawyers Defence Group, Murdochs, Mjh Law Ltd, Murdochs Professional Discipline, Sportslaw Advice, Gail Cook Family Law, Deberne Legal Ltd, Knorpel Limited

Bristol

S

Sansbury Douglas

Bristol

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Bristol?

There are 21 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Bristol, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 9 boutique or high street, 4 mid-size, and 8 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a criminal law solicitor in Bristol?

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Bristol typically earn between £30,000 and £48,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £37,500 and mid-size firms around £40,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £39,500 to £65,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £50,000 and mid-size around £54,000.

Where does LawBoard firm data come from?

Firm listings are sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register, which lists all authorised law firms in England and Wales. Data is updated periodically.

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Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.