Criminal Law Jobs in Devon

There are 6 regulated criminal law law firms in Devon 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 Devon. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£27,500
£22,000 – £33,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£37,500
£29,500 – £45,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£51,000
£39,000 – £66,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£27,500 – £43,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£45,500
£37,500 – £56,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£62,500
£51,000 – £82,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£19,000
£16,500 – £21,000
3–5 years£23,500
£20,500 – £26,500
5+ years£25,000
£22,000 – £29,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£27,500
£25,000 – £32,000
5+ years£30,500
£26,500 – £35,000

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

Amicus Law (south West) LLP

Exeter

B

Baileys Law LLP

Barnstaple

C

Coodes LLP

Holsworthy

D

Devon Defence Solicitors and Advocates

Torquay

J

Jacobs & Todd Solicitors

Exeter

P

Plymouth Defence Solicitors Limited

Plymouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Devon?

There are 6 regulated criminal law law firms 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 £27,500 and £43,000, with a mid-point around £35,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £37,500 to £56,500.

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.