Criminal Law Jobs in West Yorkshire

There are 60 regulated criminal law law firms in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£28,500
£22,500 – £34,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£39,000
£30,500 – £47,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£52,500
£40,500 – £68,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£36,500
£28,500 – £44,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£47,000
£39,000 – £58,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£64,500
£52,500 – £85,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£19,500
£17,000 – £22,000
3–5 years£24,000
£21,000 – £27,500
5+ years£26,000
£22,500 – £30,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£28,500
£25,500 – £33,500
5+ years£31,500
£27,500 – £36,000

Criminal Law Firms in West Yorkshire

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

A

Abr Solicitors Limited

Leeds

A

Alastair Bateman & Co

Bradford

A

Ashmans Solicitors Ltd

Dewsbury

A

Austin Kemp Solicitors Limited

Leeds

B

Balaal Khan & Partners Limited

Bradford

B

Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors Ltd

Halifax

B

Blackwells Solicitors Limited

Keighley

B

Bradford Law Solicitors Limited

Bradford

C

Carr & Co Solicitors (yorkshire) Limited

Huddersfield

C

Chadwick Lawrence LLP

Wakefield

C

Chivers Solicitors

Bingley

C

Cls Solicitors

Pontefract

C

Cousins Tyrer

Leeds

D

David Ake & Co

Leeds

F

Freeman Brown Solicitors Limited

Leeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 60 regulated criminal law law firms in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire?

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in West Yorkshire typically earn between £28,500 and £44,500, with a mid-point around £36,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £39,000 to £58,000.

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.