Crawford County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing among its cities in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Missouri Bar Association.
In total, there were 16 lawyers working in Crawford County in the second quarter of 2025.
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 July 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,091 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,243 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 $178,018 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 | 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 |
| James David Burlison | 34618 | 04/24/1987 |
| Kristopher Douglas Crews | 49614 | 09/27/2000 |
| Leah Marie Avvocato | 67561 | 01/02/2015 |
| 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 |
