Criminal Law Jobs in Cheshire

There are 28 regulated criminal law law firms in Cheshire 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 Cheshire. 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 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

Wilmslow

B

Bdh Solicitors Limited

Ellesmere Port

B

Bell Lamb & Joynson

Warrington

B

Byrne Frodsham & Co

Widnes

D

Draycott Browne Limited

Sale

D

Dyne Solicitors Limited

Chester

G

Gavin Edmondson Solicitors Limited

Northwich

G

Gorvins LLP

Stockport

G

Gray & Co Solicitors Limited

Chester

H

Hermans Solicitors

MacClesfield

J

Jacobs Solicitors Limited

Ellesmere Port

J

John Black Solicitors Limited

Chester

J

Jon Mail Solicitors & Co Limited

Altrincham

J

Jr Levins LLP

Runcorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Cheshire?

There are 28 regulated criminal law law firms 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 £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.