There were 28 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities located within Pope County as of July, according to the Arkansas Judiciary.
The majority of these licenses were granted in Russellville (24).
Arkansas has one of the fewest lawyers per capita in the country, with only 2.2 legal professionals for every 1,000 residents or almost half the national ratio of 4 per 1000.
As of March 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Arkansas ranged from $95,309 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $199,622 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—earn on average $159,397 in Arkansas, compared to $174,969 nationwide.
The United States has over 1.3 million attorneys, with the lawyer population projected to grow by 5% between 2023 and 2033.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date Of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jay Winn | 2024052 | 04/22/2024 |
| Bradley Stephen Tinger | 2024318 | 11/21/2024 |
| Clayton Edward McCall | 2011193 | 09/09/2011 |
| Cody Jon Bassham | 2015053 | 04/10/2015 |
| Deidre Lorae Luker | 2009196 | 09/17/2009 |
| Donald C. Donner | 78218 | 04/17/1978 |
| Donald Wayne Bourne | 80015 | 08/28/1980 |
| Emily Brooks Hobbs Miller | 2024023 | 02/26/2024 |
| Emily Sprott McIllwain | 2008188 | 09/11/2008 |
| Holly Anna Spear | 2023217 | 09/20/2023 |
| Ike Allen Laws | 86109 | 08/27/1986 |
| James A. Carfagno | 76017 | 04/07/1976 |
| John Richard Peel | 94146 | 08/25/1994 |
| Jonathan David Michal Welk | 2016071 | 04/19/2016 |
| Leah Ryals Jacobs | 2013107 | 05/15/2013 |
| Lisa Earl Marvin | 90121 | 08/28/1990 |
| MiKayla Bethany Jayroe | 2024270 | 10/04/2024 |
| Michael Alan Komarek | 2023161 | 09/13/2023 |
| Michael John Lamoureux | 2000012 | 03/20/2000 |
| Miller Moore Croom | 90127 | 08/30/1990 |
| Richard Lee Peel | 74118 | 03/29/1974 |
| Robert M. Veach | 2009165 | 09/11/2009 |
| Samuel F. Eastman | 2009177 | 09/14/2009 |
| Sara Leanne Chronister | 2012188 | 09/10/2012 |
| Scotty Dale Douthit | 95114 | 04/17/1995 |
| Steven G. Higgins | 2011027 | 04/07/2011 |
| Timothy Webb Murdoch | 83133 | 08/23/1983 |
| William Davis Strait | 77129 | 08/23/1977 |
