Douglas County had 11 lawyers in good standing as of November, according to the Missouri Bar.
Countywide, the highest number of lawyers in good standing was registered in Ava.
The lawyer population in the county decreased compared to November of the previous year, when 12 lawyers were listed.
Across Missouri, there were a total of 14,096 lawyers in good standing in November.
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 November 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,104 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,453 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 $178,062 in Missouri, compared to $187,414 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 4% between 2024 and 2034.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | License Grant Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carla Therese Dobrovits | 78351 | 10/15/2025 |
| Christopher Daniel Wade | 50665 | 09/24/1999 |
| Christopher John Swatosh | 45845 | 10/04/1996 |
| Christopher Shane Hatley | 50460 | 10/02/1998 |
| Curtis D. Trent | 61962 | 09/09/2009 |
| James Matthew Colston | 70005 | 09/13/2017 |
| John William Bruffett | 24585 | 04/26/1975 |
| Karen Anne Bates-Crouch | 60320 | 03/11/2008 |
| Marsha I. Stiles | 53456 | 04/16/2003 |
| Matthew Thomas Weatherman | 65625 | 04/17/2013 |
| Robert Craig Carter | 52247 | 09/27/2000 |
