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October: 8 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities in Benton County

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Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Benton County had eight lawyers in good standing as of October, according to the Missouri Bar.

Countywide, the highest number of lawyers in good standing was registered in Warsaw.

The lawyer population in the county decreased compared to October of the previous year, when nine 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.

Lawyers in Cities in Benton County in Good Standing in October

Lawyer NameBar NumberLicense Grant Date
Cale Braxton Haddock6367408/31/2011
Carlye Anna Bailey5622604/14/2004
Heath Arthur Karr3940909/27/1991
James Owen Kjar4817910/04/1996
Jeremiah Alan Mosley5988609/12/2007
Joyce Leatrice Vogler5122709/18/2002
Leon L. Stelling1878009/05/1964
Rodney Eugene Richardson6649201/02/2014

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