Criminal Law Jobs in West Yorkshire

There are 116 firms practising criminal law law with an office in West Yorkshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 88 boutique or high street, 12 mid-size, and 16 large.

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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)£37,000
£29,500 – £44,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£49,500
£39,000 – £60,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£66,000
£51,000 – £86,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£39,500
£33,000 – £48,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£53,500
£43,500 – £64,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£74,000
£57,500 – £97,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
3–5 years£29,500
£27,000 – £32,500
5+ years£32,000
£29,000 – £36,000

Legal Secretary / PA

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

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.

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Abr Solicitors Limited

Also known as Clarion Advocates

Leeds

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Alastair Bateman & Co

Bradford

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Alexander Cousins Limited

Leeds

A

Ali & Co Solicitors Ltd

Bradford

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Altaf Solicitors Ltd

Bradford

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Ashmans Solicitors Ltd

Dewsbury

A

Austin Kemp Solicitors Limited

Also known as Adley Gray, Avery Finch

Leeds

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Avisons Law Ltd

Also known as Reclaim Lawyers

Leeds

A

Ayub Solicitors

Bradford

B

Balaal Khan & Partners Limited

Also known as Bkp Solicitors

Bradford

B

Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors Ltd

Halifax

B

Bernard Solicitors

Leeeds

B

Blackwells Solicitors Limited

Keighley

B

Bradford Law Solicitors Limited

Bradford

B

Broadway Solicitors Ltd

Bradford

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 116 firms practising criminal law law with an office 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 £33,000 and £48,000, with a mid-point around £39,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £43,500 to £64,500.

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.