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Wayne County saw no change in number of lawyers in good standing in June compared to May

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Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Wayne County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing in June compared to May, according to the Missouri Bar Association.

In total, there were nine lawyers working in Wayne County in June.

Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in Piedmont (7).

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 July 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,091 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,243 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 $178,018 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 5% between 2023 and 2033.

Lawyers in Good Standing in Wayne County in June

Lawyer NameBar NumberDate of Admission
Christina L. Kime3468410/09/1987
Cynthia Ann Goforth3216909/15/1984
Ginger Koller Joyner6298609/15/2010
Hannah Sierra Westmoreland7399809/15/2021
Jennifer Lea Hackworth Thompson5873610/04/2006
Jon Aaron Kiser3320210/11/1985
Lindal Dwayne Hackworth2260809/09/1972
Michael James Hackworth4593404/25/1997
Robert Manuel Ramshur2497404/26/1975

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