Criminal Law Jobs in Bedfordshire

There are 44 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Bedfordshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 33 boutique or high street, 8 mid-size, and 3 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,500 – £46,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,000
£40,500 – £61,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£52,500 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,000
£34,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£45,000 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,500
£59,500 – £100,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£58,500
£47,500 – £74,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£77,500
£60,500 – £102,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£112,000
£83,500 – £151,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£25,500 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,500
£28,000 – £33,500
5+ years£33,000
£30,000 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
3–5 years£27,500
£25,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,500
£27,000 – £33,000

Criminal Law Firms in Bedfordshire

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

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Aaa Solicitors Ltd

Luton

A

Amosu Robinshaw Solicitors Limited

Also known as Amosu Robinshaw Solicitors (practising Style for Amosu Robinshaw Limited)

Bedford

A

Animal Welfare Limited

Also known as Jp Law Solicitors

Bedford

A

Austin and Carnley Solicitors Ltd

Leighton Buzzard

B

Bedfords Solicitors Limited

Luton

B

Butt Solicitors

Luton

C

Cartwright King Solicitors Ltd

Luton

C

Chiltern Solicitors (luton) Ltd

Bedford

C

Chris Bennett & Co LLP

Also known as Alexander Bennett Solicitors

Luton

C

City Law Chambers Ltd

Luton

C

Criminal Defence Solicitors Limited

Also known as Sharma Law Solicitors

Luton

D

D F Noble Limited

Luton

D

De Jure Chambers Limited

Bedford

D

Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

Bedfordshire

F

Franklins Law Leighton Buzzard Limited

Leighton Buzzard

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Bedfordshire?

There are 44 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Bedfordshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 33 boutique or high street, 8 mid-size, and 3 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Bedfordshire typically earn between £30,500 and £74,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £38,500, mid-size firms around £41,000 and City or national firms around £58,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £40,500 to £102,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £51,000, mid-size around £55,500 and City or national firms around £77,500.

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.