There were 20 lawyers in good standing in cities within Franklin County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
The number of lawyers remained the same from the previous quarter.
Countywide, the largest number of active lawyers in good standing were found in the city of Benton (15).
Lawyers in good standing do not have any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against them.
A 2023 study found Illinois had the fourth-highest number of lawyers per capita in the United States, with nearly five lawyers per 1,000 residents.
As of June 2024, the average salary for a lawyer in Illinois averages $104,889 annually, which is fairly close to the national average.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
| Lawyer Name | Date of Admission |
|---|---|
| Aaron Michael Hopkins | 05/10/2001 |
| Abigail Dawn Dinn | 11/06/2014 |
| Amanda Allen Robertson | 11/10/1988 |
| James Lawrence Sanders | 11/05/1981 |
| Jeffery Dale Williams | 05/10/2001 |
| Jennifer Lela Thompson | 05/10/2012 |
| John Lee Chullen | 11/06/1986 |
| Jonathan Ryan Cantrell | 11/06/2008 |
| Judith Ann Kuenneke | 11/10/1994 |
| Kathryn Anne Renik | 11/08/2018 |
| Kyle Wayne Summerville | 11/03/2021 |
| Matthew Harl Caraway | 05/07/2009 |
| Pamela Sue Lacey | 11/01/1982 |
| Paula McKemie Newcomb | 11/09/1989 |
| Ron Dale Coffel | 11/09/1989 |
| Shannon Appleton | 11/04/2010 |
| Terry Michael Green | 10/29/1980 |
| Tricia Jo Martin-Dick | 11/04/2004 |
| William Bryce Levanti | 11/07/2002 |
| William Keith Richardson | 11/09/1989 |
