There were 19 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Crook County as of January, according to the Oregon State Bar.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
Oregon has faced a public defender shortage since 2021. A recent report from the Oregon Public Defense Commission estimated the state needs about 500 more attorneys to handle its caseload. As of March 2024, roughly 2,500 people lacked legal representation statewide, including more than 100 in custody.
As of February 2026, average lawyer salaries in Oregon ranged from $101,632 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work to $257,155 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 $190,394 in Oregon, 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.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date of License Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Carl P Cramer | 133398 | – |
| Daina Arija Vitolins | 853521 | – |
| Ellen J Krider | 011296 | – |
| Eric Blaine | 103413 | – |
| James C Van Voorhees | 691759 | – |
| James Nabil Keddis | 060779 | – |
| Jennifer F Kimble | 913375 | – |
| John L Susac | 022392 | – |
| John R Eisler | 184886 | – |
| Kari Hathorn | 081410 | – |
| Kyle Pearson | 164571 | – |
| Mark S Hubert | 982561 | – |
| Paxton L Deuel | 231540 | – |
| Philip Emerson | 902562 | – |
| Sonia Huntsman | 063712 | – |
| Steven K Chappell | 822198 | – |
| Victoria K Moffet | 965633 | – |
| Wade L Whiting | 105411 | – |
| William J Condron | 930415 | – |
