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Ripley County saw no change in number of lawyers in good standing in July compared to June

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Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President | sirosmithdickson.com

Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President | sirosmithdickson.com

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

In total, there were 11 lawyers working in Ripley County in July.

Countywide, all of the lawyers with active licenses were registered in Doniphan.

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 August 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,132 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,276 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 $177,966 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 Ripley County in July

Lawyer NameBar NumberDate of Admission
Angela Ramirez Kirby5952409/11/2007
Beth L. Moutrie3044509/18/1982
Christopher J. Miller2566809/04/1976
Dale Edwin Nunnery2990809/19/1981
Derrick Shane Kirby4771710/02/1998
Devin Shaun Kirby5660909/29/2004
Monte C. Phillips2338709/22/1973
Randolph Maness2323804/27/1974
Shawn Edward Boyd4687109/29/1995
Siegrid Smith Maness3229409/15/1984
Thomas D. Swindle3159509/08/1983

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