Criminal Law Jobs in Somerset

There are 17 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Somerset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 9 boutique or high street, 4 mid-size, and 4 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Somerset. 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 Somerset

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

A

Allen Hoole Limited

Bristol

A

Amicus Law (south West) LLP

Also known as Amicuslaw Incorporating Solicitors Title, Amicuslaw Incorporating Broomhead and Saul, Amicuslaw, Amicus Law (south West) LLP (formerly Mustoe Shorter Solicitors and Advocates)

Martock

A

Arif & Co Solicitors Ltd

A

Ash Clifford Limited

Bridgwater

B

Bannisters Criminal and Motoring Lawyers LLP

Yeovil

B

Boyce & Co Criminal and Motoring Solicitors

Taunton

G

George Hawks Solicitor

Somerton

M

Meyer Withey LLP

Bristol

M

Morton Eaves Limited

Yeovil

P

Poole Alcock LLP

Bath

R

Reeds Solicitors LLP

Bristol

S

Speeding Law Solicitors

Frome

S

Stone King LLP

Bath

T

Taylor Rose Limited

Also known as Breeze & Wyles, McMillan Williams Solicitors, Mw Solicitors, Taylor Rose Mw

Bath

T

Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons

Bath

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Somerset?

There are 17 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Somerset on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Somerset typically earn between £31,500 and £45,500, with a mid-point around £37,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,500 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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Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.