Criminal Law Jobs in Cheshire

There are 36 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Cheshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 22 boutique or high street, 9 mid-size, and 5 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£28,000 – £42,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£47,000
£37,000 – £56,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£62,500
£48,500 – £82,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,500
£31,500 – £45,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,000
£41,500 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£70,500
£54,500 – £92,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£23,500 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£26,000 – £31,000
5+ years£30,500
£27,500 – £34,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,500
£23,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

Criminal Law Firms in Cheshire

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

A

Allington Hughes Limited

Chester

A

Aticus Law Ltd

Also known as Rylands, Atl Global, My Legal Co

Wilmslow

A

Auriga Advocates Ltd

Crewe

B

Bb Law Ltd

Congleton

B

Bdh Solicitors Limited

Ellesmere Port

B

Bell Lamb & Joynson

Runcorn

B

Byrne Frodsham & Co

Widnes

C

Crs Law Ltd

Also known as Momentum Solicitors, Chris Rudd Solicitors

Warrington

D

Dyne Solicitors Limited

Chester

G

Gavin Edmondson Solicitors Limited

Northwich

G

Gray & Co Solicitors Limited

Chester

H

Hcb Solicitors Ltd

Also known as Hcb Solicitors Ltd (practising Style for Hcb Solicitors Ltd)

Warrington

H

Hermans Solicitors

MacClesfield

H

Howards Solicitors Limited

Also known as Motoring Law, Gardner Berke Solicitors, Fd Law, Motoringlaw.co.uk, Howards and Henry's Solicitors

Congleton

J

Jacobs Solicitors Limited

Ellesmere Port

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Cheshire?

There are 36 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Cheshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Cheshire typically earn between £31,500 and £45,500, with a mid-point around £37,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,500 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.