Criminal Law Jobs in Hertfordshire

There are 41 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Hertfordshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 29 boutique or high street, 9 mid-size, and 3 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Hertfordshire. 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

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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 Hertfordshire

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

A

Ahs Law

St. Albans

A

Aj Angelo Solicitors

Waltham Cross

A

Anne Woodcock & Co

St. Albans

B

Bac Law Limited

Also known as H P Gower Solicitors

Bishop's Stortford

B

Bailey Nicholson Grayson

Ware

B

Bk Law LLP

St. Albans

B

Brilliance Solicitors Ltd

Hatfield

B

Buxton Ryan & Co Solicitors

Sawbridgeworth

C

Cantaris Locke Solicitors

Bishop's Stortford

C

Cg Law Ltd

Watford

C

Chelian Law Limited

Watford

C

Conway & Company Solicitors Limited

Borehamwood

D

D F Noble Limited

Welwyn Garden City

D

De Jure Chambers Limited

Radlett

E

Emw Law LLP

Also known as Emw (practising Style for - Emw Law Llp), Sp Law (practising Style for Emw Law LLP Northampton Office), Penman Sedgwick (practising Style for Emw Law LLP Watford Office)

Watford

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Hertfordshire?

There are 41 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Hertfordshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Hertfordshire 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.