There were four lawyers with active licenses to practice law in a city located within Howard County as of June, according to the Arkansas Judiciary.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Brasel | 2009138 | 09/10/2009 |
| Bryan Loyd Chesshir | 91054 | 04/08/1991 |
| Jessica Steel Gunter | 2003068 | 04/25/2003 |
| Tera Futrell Kesterson | 93133 | 08/30/1993 |
