West Plains had 48 lawyers in good standing as of May
That accounted for 87.3% of the lawyers in good standing in Howell County that month. Overall, 55 lawyers were registered in the county.
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 May 1, 2026, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,069 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,773 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 $178,217 in Missouri, compared to $187,577 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 | License Grant Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Ludwig | 75653 | 09/13/2023 |
| Anne Morrison Freidt | 65406 | 12/05/2012 |
| Benjamin Sterling Simpson | 77042 | 10/04/2024 |
| Bethany Rae Turner | 64358 | 12/05/2011 |
| Carla S. Powell | 69565 | 12/01/2016 |
| Christena Silvey Coleman | 44239 | 09/29/1995 |
| Corri Rae Mader-Twillmann | 72915 | 09/16/2020 |
| Dale Robert Engelbrecht | 32006 | 09/15/1984 |
| David H. Dunlap | 25245 | 04/24/1976 |
| David Matthew Gohn | 51040 | 09/19/2001 |
| David Paul Evans | 33649 | 10/11/1985 |
| Don M. Henry | 24446 | 04/27/1974 |
| Donald Colin Young | 72645 | 08/03/2020 |
| Emily Nicole Godat | 76624 | 09/11/2024 |
| George Chrysler Fisher Jr. | 46527 | 09/29/1995 |
| Hannon Taylor Ford | 74989 | 10/14/2022 |
| Heath Hardman | 70103 | 09/13/2017 |
| Jacob Yadon Garrett | 40327 | 10/02/1992 |
| Jeffery Daniel Welch | 67522 | 11/17/2014 |
| Jodi Bea Brunson | 74374 | 04/13/2022 |
| John Roy Williams | 76916 | 09/24/2024 |
| Joseph Michael Block | 74575 | 09/14/2022 |
| Justin Howard Nelson | 56809 | 09/29/2004 |
| Kenneth Allen Wagoner | 26329 | 09/03/1977 |
| Kierstan McKenzie Snider | 75266 | 04/12/2023 |
| Lacon Marie Smith | 71658 | 05/16/2019 |
| Lyndell N. Beard | 43682 | 09/29/1995 |
| Lynsie Rochelle Gabel-Upton | 63821 | 09/14/2011 |
| Martin Philip Simpson | 61322 | 04/22/2009 |
| Melissa Lynn Stewart | 49902 | 09/19/2001 |
| Michael Brian Curtis | 55924 | 07/22/2004 |
| Michael P. Hutchings | 42148 | 09/27/1991 |
| Newton C. Brill | 18713 | 04/25/1964 |
| Nikki Joleah Kinder | 67756 | 04/15/2015 |
| Raymond Earl Williams | 44330 | 09/29/1995 |
| Richard Moore | 20946 | 08/30/1969 |
| Rickey Dean Farrow | 45776 | 09/27/2000 |
| Rizwan Ahad | 45105 | 06/20/1994 |
| Robert David Ray | 29613 | 09/19/1981 |
| Ronald J. Garrett | 19764 | 09/03/1966 |
| Roy Eugene Williams Jr. | 38712 | 09/27/1991 |
| Sarah Beth Bernard | 62051 | 09/09/2009 |
| Schuyler George Laverentz | 56892 | 09/29/2004 |
| Seth Owens | 76728 | 09/11/2024 |
| Steven A. Privette | 32231 | 09/15/1984 |
| Thomas Robert Flack | 68069 | 09/16/2015 |
| Trent Thompson | 72166 | 09/18/2019 |
| Zora Mulligan | 54990 | 09/17/2003 |