Criminal Law Jobs in County Durham

There are 30 firms practising criminal law law with an office in County Durham, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 16 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 3 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for County Durham. 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

Non-qualified roles

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 County Durham

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

A

Appleby Hope & Matthews

Redcar

B

Bbnm Law

Redcar

C

C W Booth & Co

Bishop Auckland

C

Chadwick Lawrence LLP

Also known as Yorkshires Legal People, Chadlaw, Acclaim

Darlington

C

Chivers Solicitors

Durham

D

Djms Solicitors Ltd

Consett

D

Dma Law Limited

Consett

F

Freeman Johnson

Darlington

G

G R Legal and Corporate Defence Ltd

County Durham

H

Hay & Kilner LLP

Also known as Hay & Kilner Law Firm

Stockton-on-tees

H

Hewitts

Stockton-on-tees

I

Ison Harrison Limited

Also known as The Yorkshire Law Firm, Harrison Bundey

Middlesbrough

K

Kenneth M Barrow & Co Limited

Seaham

M

McGee McGee Agar Law Limited

Middlesbrough

M

Meikles Solicitors LLP

Stockton-on-tees

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in County Durham?

There are 30 firms practising criminal law law with an office in County Durham on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in County Durham 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.