Criminal Law Jobs in Dorset

There are 17 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Dorset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 12 boutique or high street, 3 mid-size, and 2 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£36,500
£29,000 – £43,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£48,500
£38,500 – £58,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£64,500
£50,000 – £85,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£39,000
£32,500 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£52,500
£43,000 – £63,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£72,500
£56,500 – £95,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,000
5+ years£31,500
£28,500 – £35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
5+ years£28,000
£25,500 – £31,500

Criminal Law Firms in Dorset

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

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)

Weymouth

E

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

G

G & T Solicitors

Poole

H

Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd

Bournemouth

H

Hurleys Solicitors Limited

Bournemouth

I

Ian F Brazier Solicitors

Weymouth

J

Jordan Williams Law Limited

Also known as Traffic Solicitor Dorset

Wimborne

L

Leonard Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

M

McGhee Price-smith LLP

Also known as Mps Defence

Bournemouth

N

Newnham & Jordan Solicitors Ltd

Also known as Newnham & Jordan Solicitors (practising Style for Newnham & Jordan Legal Services Ltd)

Wimborne

O

Owen & Sharpe Solicitors

Weymouth

P

Paris Smith LLP

Bournemouth

P

Poole Alcock LLP

Weymouth

P

Preston Redman LLP

Bournemouth

R

Renshaw Derrick & Co

Bournemouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Dorset?

There are 17 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Dorset on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Dorset typically earn between £32,500 and £47,000, with a mid-point around £39,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £43,000 to £63,000.

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.