Cities within Alexander County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
In total, there were two active legal licenses recorded in cities within Alexander County in the first quarter of 2025.
The largest number of licenses were granted in Cairo and Tamms (1).
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 |
|---|---|
| Erik Zachary Gowin | 11/01/2012 |
| Verdetta P. Wilson-Modicue | 05/09/2002 |
