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Sierra County had 5 fewer active licenses to practice law in October than previous month

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There were five fewer active legal licenses in Sierra County in October compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

There were six active legal licenses in Sierra County in October, compared to 11 the month before.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.

As of 2023, the average salary for a lawyer in New Mexico is approximately $96,071 per year.

New Mexico faces a severe shortage of lawyers. Two of its counties have no attorneys, and 21% of the state's counties have no more than five lawyers.

Note that the table below does not represent all lawyers with active licenses to practice.

Lawyers in Sierra County with active legal licenses in October
Lawyer NameName of Firm
David D. LongleySeventh Judicial District Attorney's Office
Hilary NoskinNoskin Law/HAN Made, LLC
Joshua R. Ashbaugh
Mark D. JarnerJarner Law Office
Roscoe A. WoodsSeventh Judicial District Court
Stephen Edward HosfordLaw Office of Stephen E. Hosford

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