Criminal Law Jobs in West Midlands

There are 58 regulated criminal law law firms in West Midlands 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 West Midlands. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£30,000
£24,000 – £35,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£41,000
£32,500 – £49,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£55,500
£42,500 – £72,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,000 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£49,500
£41,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£55,500 – £89,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£20,500
£18,000 – £23,000
3–5 years£25,500
£22,000 – £29,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,000 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

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.

A

Adamson Solicitors

Birmingham

A

Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd

Coventry

A

Askews Legal LLP

Coventry

B

Bailey Garcha Ltd

Birmingham

B

Bassi Solicitors Limited

Birmingham

C

Castle Solicitors Limited

Tipton

C

Clark Brookes Turner Cary Limited

West Bromwich

C

Clayton Solicitors Limited

Birmingham

C

Coleridge Law Ltd

Birmingham

D

Dac Beachcroft Claims Limited

Birmingham

D

David Hanman Regulatory Limited

Birmingham

D

Dennings Solicitors Limited

Rowley Regis

D

Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

Birmingham

E

Eden Legal Services Ltd

Willenhall

E

Equity Solicitors

Birmingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 58 regulated criminal law law firms in West Midlands on the SRA register. 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 £30,000 and £47,000, with a mid-point around £38,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,000 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.