Criminal Law Jobs in Hampshire

There are 18 regulated criminal law law firms in Hampshire 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 Hampshire. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£30,000
£24,000 – £35,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£41,000
£32,500 – £49,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£55,500
£42,500 – £72,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,000 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£49,500
£41,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£55,500 – £89,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£20,500
£18,000 – £23,000
3–5 years£25,500
£22,000 – £29,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,000 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

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.

C

Churchers Solicitors LLP

Fareham

C

Coomber Rich Limited

Basingstoke

D

D Young & Co Legal Services LLP

Southampton

E

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Ringwood

E

Evenden Solicitors and Advocates

Fordingbridge

F

Frame Smith & Co

Aldershot

F

Fulchers of Farnborough

Farnborough

L

Levales Solicitors LLP

Aldershot

P

Paris Smith LLP

Southampton

P

Parker Bullen LLP

Andover

P

Paul Paveley & Co Solicitors

Southampton

P

Penfold & McPherson Limited

Winchester

P

Peter Clarke Solicitors LLP

Southampton

R

Richard Griffiths & Co

New Milton

R

Rm Legal Solicitors LLP

Southampton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Hampshire?

There are 18 regulated criminal law law firms 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 £30,000 and £47,000, with a mid-point around £38,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,000 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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Other practice areas in Hampshire

Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.