Criminal Law Jobs in Hampshire

There are 36 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Hampshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 20 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 5 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,500 – £46,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,000
£40,500 – £61,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£52,500 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,000
£34,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£45,000 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,500
£59,500 – £100,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£25,500 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,500
£28,000 – £33,500
5+ years£33,000
£30,000 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
3–5 years£27,500
£25,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,500
£27,000 – £33,000

Criminal Law Firms in Hampshire

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

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Wyeth & Paul Law Associates

Gosport

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Abr Solicitors Limited

Also known as Clarion Advocates

Southampton

A

Ackroyd Legal (london) LLP

Also known as Ackroyd Legal LLP, Spencer Lockwood Solicitors

Southampton

B

Barry Culshaw

Southampton

C

Churchers Solicitors LLP

Portsmouth

C

Coomber Rich Limited

Fareham

D

D Young & Co Legal Services LLP

Southampton

E

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Ringwood

E

Evenden Solicitors and Advocates

Fordingbridge

F

Footner & Ewing LLP

Southampton

F

Fulchers of Farnborough

Farnborough

G

Gammon Piercy & Gaiger LLP

Southampton

H

Hempsons LLP

Southampton

J

John Gaunt & Partners

Gosport

L

Larkhill Law Ltd

Winchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Hampshire?

There are 36 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Hampshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Hampshire typically earn between £34,000 and £49,500, with a mid-point around £41,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £45,000 to £66,500.

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.