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September sees no change in number of lawyers in good standing in Shelby County compared to previous month

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Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President | sirosmithdickson.com

Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President | sirosmithdickson.com

Shelby County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing in September compared to August, according to the Missouri Bar Association.

In total, there were six lawyers working in Shelby County in September.

Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in Shelbyville (4).

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period. Lawyers in good standing do not have any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against them.

As of October 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,102 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,391 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $178,044 in Missouri, compared to $174,969 nationwide.

Missouri has a high concentration of lawyers, with nearly four attorneys per 1,000 residents in 2024 — the 10th highest ratio in the country, according to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession.

The United States has over 1.3 million attorneys, with the lawyer population projected to grow by 5% between 2023 and 2033.

Lawyers in Good Standing in Shelby County in September

Lawyer NameBar NumberDate of Admission
James David McConnell2813309/01/1979
John Mathew Wilcox5407509/18/2002
Jordan Leigh Force6203109/09/2009
Mike Greenwell3585910/10/1986
Sarah Shively Crenshaw4423804/26/1996
Steven Eugene Raymond2659309/03/1977

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