Van Buren had 3 lawyers in good standing as of June
That accounted for 75% of the lawyers in good standing in Carter County that month. Overall, four 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 June 1, 2026, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,063 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,833 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 $178,245 in Missouri, compared to $187,607 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 |
|---|---|---|
| David J. Hedspeth | 24429 | 09/06/1975 |
| Hannah Kay Pender | 70704 | 04/18/2018 |
| Steven Floyd Lynxwiler | 50813 | 09/19/2001 |