Lauren Tucker McCubbin The Missouri Bar Immediate Past President | news.mobar.org
Lauren Tucker McCubbin The Missouri Bar Immediate Past President | news.mobar.org
Countywide, the highest number of lawyers in good standing was registered in Paris.
The lawyer population in the county decreased compared to October of the previous year, when seven lawyers were listed.
Across Missouri, there were a total of 14,099 lawyers in good standing in October.
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 4% between 2024 and 2034.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | License Grant Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll M. Blackwell | 17455 | 04/28/1962 |
| Donald Douglas Heck | 37299 | 10/14/1988 |
| Jason Coy Fleenor | 58703 | 10/04/2006 |
| Randal Kent Mullendore | 40889 | 09/27/1991 |
| Talley Marie Smith | 62107 | 09/09/2009 |
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