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Perry County had 14 lawyers in good standing as of September, according to the Missouri Bar.

Countywide, the highest number of lawyers in good standing was registered in Perryville.

The lawyer population in the county decreased compared to September of the previous year, when 15 lawyers were listed.

Across Missouri, there were a total of 13,944 lawyers in good standing in September.

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 September 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,111 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,349 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 $178,015 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	License Grant Date
Andrew Joseph Bauman	70872	09/12/2018
Arthur Dominick Pistorio	67677	04/15/2015
Caitlin McDermott Hoeh Pistorio	62068	09/09/2009
Craig Dennis Brewer	47289	10/02/1998
Dennis Charles Brewer	19429	09/03/1966
Dustin Michael Welker	74951	09/23/2022
Jason Andrew Tilley	53274	12/06/2001
Jordan Mariah Allen	75460	09/13/2023
Michael J. Bullerdieck	24097	09/07/1974
Natalie Tai Lorenz	65566	04/17/2013
Sarah Christine Webb-Elfrink	65626	04/17/2013
Theresa Renee White	63619	04/20/2011
Thomas L. Hoeh	28175	09/01/1979
Wayne Marion Keller	46700	10/10/1997