Criminal Law Jobs in Berkshire

There are 16 regulated criminal law law firms in Berkshire registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£30,000
£24,000 – £35,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£41,000
£32,500 – £49,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£55,500
£42,500 – £72,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,000 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£49,500
£41,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£55,500 – £89,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£20,500
£18,000 – £23,000
3–5 years£25,500
£22,000 – £29,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,000 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

Criminal Law Firms in Berkshire

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

A

Abv Solicitors Limited

Bracknell

A

Albin & Co. Limited

Reading

A

Andrew Storch Solicitors Ltd

Reading

A

Appleby Shaw Limited

Windsor

C

Chiltern Law Limited

Newbury

D

Dawn Solicitors Ltd

Slough

F

Francis Mostyn & Co. Solicitors

Langley

F

Frank Brazell and Partners Limited

Hungerford

G

Gardner Leader LLP

Newbury

H

Hennessy & Hammudi Limited

Reading

H

Hine Solicitors Limited

Bracknell

M

Martin Murray & Associates

Slough

N

Nilo Sharma & Associates

Reading

S

Star Legal Limited

Wokingham

T

Tsabi Ltd

Slough

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Berkshire?

There are 16 regulated criminal law law firms in Berkshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Berkshire typically earn between £30,000 and £47,000, with a mid-point around £38,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,000 to £61,000.

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.