Cities in Nome Census Area recorded no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses in April compared to the previous month, according to the Alaska Bar Association.
In total, there were 13 active legal licenses registered in cities in Nome Census Area in April.
The highest number of these licenses were granted in 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 May 2026, average lawyer salaries in Alaska ranged from $108,317 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work to $274,326 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 $203,052 in Alaska, compared to $187,577 nationwide.
The United States has more than 1.3 million active lawyers, with employment projected to grow 4% between 2024 and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date Of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
