Newton 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 32 lawyers working in Newton County in July.
Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in Neosho (27).
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.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Patrick Wood | 35743 | 04/24/1987 |
| Anna Christine Rhoades | 47561 | 10/04/1996 |
| Anne Renee Wells | 43610 | 10/01/1993 |
| Bart Augustin Marcules | 51950 | 04/16/2003 |
| Bert C. Hurn | 13844 | 08/14/1948 |
| Brett Allen Day | 45381 | 09/30/1994 |
| David William Sims | 51987 | 09/18/2002 |
| Duane Allen Cooper | 39966 | 10/02/1992 |
| Gregory R. Bridges | 35722 | 10/14/1988 |
| Gregory Stremel | 31476 | 09/17/1983 |
| Jack Norman Brill | 51999 | 09/17/2003 |
| Jacob R. Skouby | 34718 | 10/09/1987 |
| James Marion Paul | 27305 | 09/02/1978 |
| Jamie Lee Cook | 58885 | 10/04/2006 |
| Jared Lee Thomas | 53803 | 09/18/2002 |
| John Forrest Filakouridis | 76063 | 03/14/2024 |
| John Roosevelt Campbell | 27076 | 09/02/1978 |
| Jonathan Glen Pierce | 59964 | 09/12/2007 |
| Justin Lynn Crawford | 70645 | 04/18/2018 |
| Katelin Nicole Fry | 69706 | 04/12/2017 |
| Kevin Lee Selby | 45563 | 04/21/1995 |
| Lindsey Rose Drake | 70946 | 09/12/2018 |
| Mitchell B. Cross | 45881 | 04/25/1997 |
| Ryan Paul Land | 67061 | 09/17/2014 |
| Samuel Laban Hall | 73592 | 08/31/2021 |
| Sarah Elizabeth Crites | 67084 | 09/17/2014 |
| Sherrie Lynn Hansen | 50321 | 09/27/2000 |
| Tatianya Hall | 69332 | 09/14/2016 |
| Terry Allen Neff | 44907 | 04/22/1994 |
| W. Henry Johnson | 24002 | 09/07/1974 |
| William Edmond Peterson | 63158 | 09/15/2010 |
| William Patrick Lynch | 66636 | 04/16/2014 |
