Criminal Law Jobs in Leicestershire

There are 48 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Leicestershire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 31 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 6 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Leicestershire. 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)£46,500
£36,500 – £56,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£62,000
£48,000 – £81,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,000
£31,000 – £45,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,500
£41,000 – £60,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£69,500
£54,000 – £91,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£25,500 – £30,500
5+ years£30,000
£27,500 – £33,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,000
£23,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,500 – £30,000

Criminal Law Firms in Leicestershire

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

A

Abr Solicitors Limited

Also known as Clarion Advocates

Leicester

A

Apex Lawyers Ltd

Leicester

A

Archer Maher Limited

Loughborough

A

Asr Advantage Law Limited

Also known as Advantage Law Incorporating David Bendell & Co, Advantage Law Incorporating Brown & Corbishley

Hinckley

B

Barrie Fairbairn Solicitors

Leicester

B

Black & Co Legal Services Limited

Earl Shilton

B

Bond Adam Limited

Leicester

C

Cartwright King Solicitors Ltd

Leicester

C

Charles Strachan Solicitors Limited

Leicester

C

City Criminal Lawyers Ltd

Leicester

D

Defence Law Limited

Leicester

D

Dodds Solicitors LLP

Leicester

D

Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

Leicester

E

Elliott & Singh Solicitors Ltd

Leicester

F

Fair Result Limited

Packington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Leicestershire?

There are 48 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Leicestershire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Leicestershire typically earn between £31,000 and £45,000, with a mid-point around £37,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,000 to £60,500.

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.