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Carter County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing among its cities in September compared to August, according to the Missouri Bar Association.

In total, there were three lawyers working in Carter County in September.

As of June 2024, the average salary for a lawyer in Missouri is $97,712 per year, which is below the national annual average of $102,009.

Although Missouri's lawyer salaries fall slightly behind the U.S. average, the state still has a high lawyer-to-resident ratio. According to a 2023 ABA survey, there were around four lawyers for every 1,000 residents, ranking Missouri 10th in the nation.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.

Lawyer Name	Bar Number	Date of Admission
David J. Hedspeth	24429	09/06/1975
Hannah Kay Pender	70704	04/18/2018
Steven Floyd Lynxwiler	50813	09/19/2001