Criminal Law Jobs in Suffolk

There are 21 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Suffolk, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 13 boutique or high street, 7 mid-size, and 1 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Suffolk. 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 Suffolk

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

A

Attwells Solicitors LLP

Also known as Lightfoot Westcott

Ipswich

B

Barricella Hughes Marchant Solicitors

Ipswich

B

Birketts LLP

Ipswich

B

Breydons Solicitors Ltd

Stowmarket

D

De Jure Chambers Limited

Ipswich

D

De Lege Limited

Ipswich

E

Edmondson Hall

Newmarket

F

Fosters Solicitors LLP

Lowestoft

G

Gallagher Law

Bury St Edmunds

G

Gavin Cowe Solicitor

Stowmarket

G

Gotelee Solicitors LLP

Woodbridge

H

Hullock & Co Solicitors

Ipswich

L

Leathes Prior

Also known as Employmentor

Ipswich

L

Legal Comfort Associates Limited

Ipswich

M

Mark Thompson Legal Limited

Bury St. Edmunds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Suffolk?

There are 21 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Suffolk on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Suffolk 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.