Criminal Law Jobs in Tyne and Wear

There are 21 regulated criminal law law firms in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£27,000
£21,500 – £32,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£36,500
£29,000 – £44,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£49,500
£38,500 – £65,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£34,500
£27,000 – £42,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£44,500
£36,500 – £55,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£61,000
£49,500 – £80,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£18,500
£16,000 – £20,500
3–5 years£23,000
£20,000 – £26,000
5+ years£24,500
£21,500 – £29,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£21,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £31,500
5+ years£29,500
£26,000 – £34,000

Criminal Law Firms in Tyne and Wear

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

B

Ben Hoare Bell LLP

Sunderland

C

Crowe Humble Wesencraft

Newcastle Upon Tyne

D

David Gray Solicitors LLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne

D

Djms Solicitors Ltd

Sunderland

D

Dma Law Limited

Sunderland

E

Emmersons Solicitors Ltd

Sunderland

G

Geoffrey Forrester & Co Limited

Jarrow

H

Haighs Law Firm Limited

Gateshead

J

John Donkin Solicitors Ltd

Gateshead

K

K Boswell & Co

Washington

K

Khan's Law Firm Limited

Newcastle Upon Tyne

L

Lambert Taylor & Gregory Solicitors

Gateshead

M

McKeag & Co Solicitors LLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne

M

McKenzie Bell Ltd

Sunderland

M

Michael Purdon

Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Tyne and Wear?

There are 21 regulated criminal law law firms in Tyne and Wear on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a criminal law solicitor in Tyne and Wear?

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Tyne and Wear typically earn between £27,000 and £42,000, with a mid-point around £34,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £36,500 to £55,000.

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.