Crawford County saw one more lawyer in good standing practicing in March than February, according to the Missouri Bar Association.
In total, there were 19 lawyers working in Crawford County in March, compared to 18 the month before.
Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in Steelville (10).
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 April 1, 2026, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,075 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,716 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 $178,190 in Missouri, compared to $187,549 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 more than 1.3 million active lawyers, with employment projected to grow 4% between 2024 and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Carroll Mace | 68222 | 09/16/2015 |
| Amber Lockhart Lange | 73395 | 04/14/2021 |
| C. William Lange | 24420 | 04/26/1975 |
| Catherine Leonir Lange | 36311 | 10/14/1988 |
| David Scott Smith | 58742 | 10/04/2006 |
| Donald A. Hale | 23984 | 09/07/1974 |
| Douglas Eugene Warren | 49333 | 04/21/2000 |
| Jacob Chinnery | 77909 | 09/24/2025 |
| James David Burlison | 34618 | 04/24/1987 |
| Jose Morales | 78113 | 09/24/2025 |
| Kristopher Douglas Crews | 49614 | 09/27/2000 |
| Leah Marie Avvocato | 67561 | 01/02/2015 |
| Pamela Goldsborough Morgan | 66093 | 09/18/2013 |
| Patrick Joseph Horsefield | 50380 | 09/27/2000 |
| Reed Brooks Kenagy | 26163 | 09/03/1977 |
| Sidney T. Pearson | 30455 | 04/24/1982 |
| Stephen Keith Paulus | 44580 | 10/01/1993 |
| Steven A. Levy | 61339 | 10/06/2009 |
| Susan Elizabeth Bell | 42097 | 04/26/1996 |
