Criminal Law Jobs in Cardiff

There are 33 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Cardiff, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 17 boutique or high street, 10 mid-size, and 6 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£33,500
£27,000 – £40,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£45,000
£35,500 – £54,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£60,000
£46,500 – £78,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£36,000
£30,000 – £43,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£48,500
£39,500 – £58,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£67,500
£52,500 – £88,500

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,500 – £25,500
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
5+ years£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000

Criminal Law Firms in Cardiff

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

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Abr Solicitors Limited

Also known as Clarion Advocates

Cardiff

A

Agri Advisor Legal LLP

Cardiff

B

Blackfords LLP

Cardiff

B

Bowden Jones Ltd

Cardiff

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Caerdydd

C

Cjch Legal Ltd

Cardiff

C

Clive Rees & Associates

Also known as Cra Mediation

Cardiff

C

Crowley Law Ltd

Cardiff

D

D J Murphy Solicitors

Cardiff

D

Davies & Jones

Cardiff

D

De Maid Solicitors & Advocates LLP

Cardiff

D

De Maids Ltd

Cardiff

D

Dpa Law LLP

Also known as Davies Parsons Allchurch

Cardiff

D

Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

Cardiff

E

Evans & Co

Cardiff

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Cardiff?

There are 33 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Cardiff on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Cardiff typically earn between £30,000 and £43,500, with a mid-point around £36,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £39,500 to £58,500.

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.