Criminal Law Jobs in West Midlands

There are 149 firms practising criminal law law with an office in West Midlands, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 105 boutique or high street, 28 mid-size, and 16 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for West Midlands. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£36,500
£29,000 – £43,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£48,500
£38,500 – £58,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£64,500
£50,000 – £85,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£39,000
£32,500 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£52,500
£43,000 – £63,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£72,500
£56,500 – £95,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£56,000
£45,000 – £70,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£74,000
£57,500 – £97,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£106,000
£79,000 – £144,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,000
5+ years£31,500
£28,500 – £35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
5+ years£28,000
£25,500 – £31,500

Criminal Law Firms in West Midlands

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

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1 Law Solicitors Limited

Birmingham

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Abr Solicitors Limited

Also known as Clarion Advocates

Birmingham

A

Abrahams Law Ltd

Walsall

A

Adamson Solicitors

Birmingham

A

Ahmed Solicitors

Also known as Asl Solicitors & Advocates

Birmingham

A

Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd

Coventry

A

Aml Dispute Resolution Ltd

Also known as Aml Legal

Dudley

A

Apl Law Ltd

Birmingham

A

Askews Legal LLP

Also known as Debt-claims Solicitors

Coventry

A

Asr Advantage Law Limited

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

Birmingham

A

Austin Kemp Solicitors Limited

Also known as Adley Gray, Avery Finch

Birmingham

A

Axis Solicitors Limited

Also known as Legal Pathway Solicitors, Salam Solicitors, Salam Immigration, Xon Law

Birmingham

B

B H Mohammed Solicitors Ltd

Birmingham

B

Bailey Garcha Ltd

Also known as Bailey Garcha Solictors

Birmingham

B

Bassi Solicitors Limited

Birmingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in West Midlands?

There are 149 firms practising criminal law law with an office in West Midlands, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 105 boutique or high street, 28 mid-size, and 16 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in West Midlands typically earn between £29,000 and £70,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £36,500, mid-size firms around £39,000 and City or national firms around £56,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £38,500 to £97,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £48,500, mid-size around £52,500 and City or national firms around £74,000.

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.