Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President | sirosmithdickson.com
Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President | sirosmithdickson.com
Countywide, the highest number of lawyers in good standing was registered in Shelbyville.
The lawyer population in the county remained unchanged compared to September of the previous year.
Across Missouri, there were a total of 13,944 lawyers in good standing in September.
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 September 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,111 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,349 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 $178,015 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.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | License Grant Date |
|---|---|---|
| James David McConnell | 28133 | 09/01/1979 |
| John Mathew Wilcox | 54075 | 09/18/2002 |
| Jordan Leigh Force | 62031 | 09/09/2009 |
| Mike Greenwell | 35859 | 10/10/1986 |
| Sarah Shively Crenshaw | 44238 | 04/26/1996 |
| Steven Eugene Raymond | 26593 | 09/03/1977 |
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