Criminal Law Jobs in Devon

There are 22 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Devon, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 14 boutique or high street, 4 mid-size, and 4 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Devon. 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 Devon

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

A

Ackland Hill Papenfus Solicitors Limited

Also known as Ah Solicitors

Exeter

A

Amicus Law (south West) LLP

Also known as Amicuslaw Incorporating Solicitors Title, Amicuslaw Incorporating Broomhead and Saul, Amicuslaw, Amicus Law (south West) LLP (formerly Mustoe Shorter Solicitors and Advocates)

Exeter

B

Baileys Law LLP

Barnstaple

B

Boyle Tricks Leonard Limited

Exeter

C

Citadel Solicitors & Advocates

Plymouth

C

Coodes LLP

Holsworthy

D

Devon Defence Solicitors and Advocates

Torquay

J

Jacobs & Todd Solicitors

Exeter

K

Katrina Byrne Litigation Ltd

Also known as Kb Legal

Exeter

M

MacS Legal Services Ltd

Plymouth

P

Parlby Somerville Limited

Plymouth

P

Patterson Law Limited

Newton Abbot

P

Phoenix Solicitors and Advocates Ltd

Newton Abbot

P

Plymouth Defence Solicitors Limited

Plymouth

P

Poole Alcock LLP

Plymouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Devon?

There are 22 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Devon on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Devon 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.