Miller County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing among its cities in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Missouri Bar Association.
In total, there were four lawyers working in Miller County in the fourth 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 December 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,095 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,512 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 $178,094 in Missouri, compared to $187,448 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 | Date of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Gerard Joseph Harms | 57802 | 09/21/2005 |
| Kenneth L. Oswald | 21549 | 08/29/1970 |
| Matthew Francis Howard | 33197 | 10/11/1985 |
| Ronnie Benjamin Winfrey | 58320 | 04/19/2006 |
