Criminal Law Jobs in Gloucestershire

There are 14 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Gloucestershire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 6 boutique or high street, 4 mid-size, and 4 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Gloucestershire. 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 Gloucestershire

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

A

Allen Hoole Limited

Cheltenham

C

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Cheltenham

C

Christopher Davidson Solicitors LLP

Cheltenham

H

Hine Solicitors Limited

Cheltenham

P

Pembridge Solicitors Limited

Cheltenham

P

Poole Alcock LLP

Gloucester

R

Reeds Solicitors LLP

Gloucester

R

Richard Nelson LLP

Also known as Skiddaw Legal Consultancy Ltd, Keepmedriving, Aps Law Limited, Gillbanks Family Law, Medic Assistance Scheme, Lawyers Defence Group, Murdochs, Mjh Law Ltd, Murdochs Professional Discipline, Sportslaw Advice, Gail Cook Family Law, Deberne Legal Ltd, Knorpel Limited

Cheltenham

S

Sherbornes Solicitors Limited

Cheltenham

S

Simon Burn Solicitors Limited

Cheltenham

S

Star Legal Limited

Also known as Star Legal & Star Legal Solicitors

Tewkesbury

U

United in Defence Ltd

Tewksbury

W

Waldrons Solicitors Ltd

Also known as Nbb Waldrons

Cheltenham

W

Wallis Solicitors Limited

Gloucester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Gloucestershire?

There are 14 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Gloucestershire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 6 boutique or high street, 4 mid-size, and 4 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Gloucestershire typically earn between £28,000 and £45,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £35,000 and mid-size firms around £37,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £37,000 to £61,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £47,000 and mid-size around £51,000.

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.