As of January, cities in Nome Census Area had 13 lawyers in good standing practicing law, according to the Alaska Bar Association.
This is an increase from the previous month, when there were 10 lawyers in good standing in Nome Census Area.
The highest number of licenses were granted in the city of Nome (12).
Alaska has no law schools, yet it maintains a higher-than-average ratio of lawyers compared to the relatively low overall population. In Alaska, according to the Bar Association Directory, there are now 2,486 attorneys actively practicing law and a total of approximately 4,160 lawyers licensed to practice in the state.
As of February 2026, average lawyer salaries in Alaska ranged from $108,338 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work to $274,121 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy. Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $202,956 in Alaska, compared to $187,488 nationwide.
The United States has more than 1.3 million active lawyers, with employment projected to grow 4% between 2024 and 2034.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | License Grant Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ashly H. Crockett | 2111109 | 11/17/2021 |
| Brooke Emily Bicher-Gershel | NA21808 | |
| Douglas Mark Damschen | 2509074 | 09/24/2025 |
| Elliot Mermel | NA21791 | |
| H. Conner Thomas | 8006049 | 06/01/1980 |
| Heidi K. Ivanoff | 9507036 | 07/01/1995 |
| John A. Bioff | 9811052 | 11/01/1998 |
| John A. Earthman | 9911061 | 11/01/1999 |
| Jordan Schlinger | NA21594 | |
| Meghan Ashley Sigvanna Hoyt Tapqaq | 1711083 | 11/27/2017 |
| Pamela Smith | 2305039 | 05/04/2023 |
| Romano D. Dibenedetto | 1105046 | 05/24/2011 |
| Ryan Wayne Jager | 1810098 | 10/31/2018 |
